International Society of Appraisers
NOVEMBER 8, 2024
Collectors look for rarity, an object's provenance, and the desire to add intrigue to a room. Today, rooms' light fixtures, whether oversized pendants, floating orbs, geometric chandeliers, or hanging pieces of abstract shapes, are more eye-catching and draw the eye to them.
WorthPoint
JUNE 13, 2024
How’s a collector or reseller supposed to gauge the value of a drawing or painting if they don’t even know what they’re looking at? In my case, this thrifted drawing had a signature, a date, and a number scrawled in the corner. And, a series number can help determine rarity. After all, there’s just so much to know about art.
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WorthPoint
DECEMBER 30, 2024
If you owned a 1952 Topps Mickey Mantle rookie card, would you draw a mustache on the Mick? It can easily be stated that Mantle is a rarity, even if he signed some cards during his career. The impression was that the signature was defacing the card. Any ink was forbidden, as Just Collect described in a debate blog.
WorthPoint
MAY 16, 2024
Anything a person could carry down a street without drawing suspicion became a model for a hidden flask. Prices depend on age, craftsmanship, material, and rarity. Besides walking canes, other forms included cameras , spare car tires, cigarette cases, articles of clothing, fountain pens, hats, shoes, and tools.
WorthPoint
MAY 2, 2024
E-commerce platforms like eBay , Whatnot, and Goodwill draw tens of millions of visits from those seeking treasures, from common collectibles to hard-to-find rarities. Since the advent of online marketplaces, collectors, fans, and the general public alike have been able to access an extensive array of memorabilia.
Mark Hill
OCTOBER 5, 2022
A bit of judicious searching online revealed that Nathaniel Hillier (1707-83) was a Georgian collector of, and dealer in, prints and drawings. ” Impressive! A good family, but not such a good dealer!
WorthPoint
AUGUST 30, 2024
These traits are a big draw for Beach Boys’ bootleg albums today and why some collectors are willing to pay a premium. The price of a bootleg album can vary widely depending on factors like sound quality and the rarity of the pressing. These communities are full of passionate fans who are often willing to trade or sell rare items.
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