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What To Do When Hiring A Trainee

The Appraiser Coach

You are working hard as an appraiser, gaining customers, and creating value. You love what you do and are excited to see the business you have diligently and meticulously worked. Read More.

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It’s Summer and Time for Your Tag Sale or Yard Sale

Syl-Lee Antiques

As the summer approaches, many people start thinking about the beach, barbeques, and spending time outdoors with friends and family. But, before you fill your leisure time with sun and surf, let’s not forget about yard sales and tag sales. Yes, it’s yard sale and tag sale season too. It makes perfect sense. Holding a yard sale or tag sale when the weather is cold and inclement suppresses the volume of people that will show up at the sale.

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The Rise in Artistic Investments — Where to Begin, and is it Worth it?

The Brass Armadillo Antique Mall

While collecting antique works of art is often associated with older generations, more young people are wondering how to start collecting art and are beginning to invest in art today, with millennials making up nearly half (49%) of collectors around the world, according to economist Clare McAndrew’s The Art Market 2020 report. However, for [.

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Is Your Art Collection Protected?

Veritas Art Appraisals

Some Insider Tips The time to think about properly protecting fine art is before a loss occurs. Sadly, many collectors are unaware of the exposure they have until it’s too late. Here are some tips to keep in mind when considering how to best safeguard your fine art. Know Your Insurance PolicyYou may have severely. Continue Reading The post Is Your Art Collection Protected?

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SAMLARFÖREMÅL: Your vintage IKEA furniture may be worth more than you think!

What Is It Worth?

IKEA furniture is ubiquitous these days. The Swedish company, founded in 1943, is the world’s largest furniture retailer, with 458 stores spread over 50 countries. Often, we associate IKEA with relatively low prices, a vast array of products, and pieces that don’t always stand the test of time (especially if you put them together yourself). You may have a shelving unit or a couch from IKEA in your house right now and perhaps you are skeptical about its long-term value.

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How Do Appraisers Become Appraisers?

Veritas Art Appraisals

Often when I work for a new client I am asked for my credentials and just how I became an appraiser. Did you go to Appraiser School? What’s your area of expertise? Or something of that nature. Each appraiser may have a slightly different story, but generally, they are along the same lines. Becoming an. Continue Reading The post How Do Appraisers Become Appraisers?

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The World of Rare Books

Veritas Art Appraisals

What Determines Value and Where is the Current Market? BOOK VALUE IS GOVERNED BY THREE FACTORS: Intrinsic importance – the look and significance of the publication when first published, printed and bound. Collectors’ interest – the popularity of the subject. Scarcity – items that are in short supply. The limited availability of a commodity; for.