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The Path to Credibility

The Appraiser Coach

I was recently proofreading a paper my son had written for a class and came across a quote from Benjamin Franklin. My son used quotation marks to offset the. Read More.

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Shopping for art and antiques on eBay? Buyer beware.

What Is It Worth?

In the world of buying and selling antiques online, one of the most well-known auction platforms is eBay. eBay began in 1995 as AuctionWeb, a small hobby site, but quickly ballooned by being one of the first internet sites that offered person-to-person transactions. For the first time, collectors were able to purchase items not just locally, but from sellers all over the world with the click of a button.

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How to value your collection of porcelain figurines (Hummel, Meissen and more)

What Is It Worth?

Maybe you recently inherited a collection of porcelain figurines and are wondering if they are worth anything, or perhaps you are a long-time collector and want to pare down your collection. Today we are going to help you sort through the many brands of porcelain figurines and determine which could potentially fetch high prices at auction. Check for markings Most porcelain figurines bear the company’s mark on the underside of the base.