Don't Call the Thrift Shop: What to Do With a Lifetime of Well-Loved Possessions Contributor(s): Ryder, Susannah (Author) |
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ISBN: 1590771117 ISBN-13: 9781590771112 Publisher: M. Evans and Company OUR PRICE: $18.95 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: February 2007 Annotation: What do you do with a lifetime of well-loved possessions when Mom moves to the retirement home, or there's a death in the family, or you are ready to move to a smaller home? Is that old chest a valuable antique or a thrift shop item? This book is your key to finding out what to do with your jewelry, coins, stamp collections, china, silver, glass, toys, baseball cards and other family heirlooms. Learn how and where to sell everything from diamonds to teddy bears (along with tips about appraisals and estate planning). |
Additional Information |
BISAC Categories: - Antiques & Collectibles | Reference - General - Crafts & Hobbies | Furniture & Cabinetry |
Dewey: 790.132 |
LCCN: 2006008547 |
Physical Information: 0.79" H x 6.15" W x 8.8" (0.88 lbs) 264 pages |
Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
Publisher Description: When it's time for a move to a retirement home, a smaller home, or there's a death in the family, how should you manage a lifetime of family heirlooms and cherished possessions? Should that old chest go to the rummage sale, or is it a rare antique? What about jewelry, coins, stamp collections, china, silver, glass, memorabilia, baseball cards and toys? Are they valuable? How can we tell? Who will buy them? What are they really worth? This book is your key to finding the value of everything from diamonds to Teddy Bears, as well as tips about estate planning and appraisals. Find out all about: *the hottest collectibles markets and why some items skyrocket in price *how experts spot a valuable antique *where to get information used by professionals *selling at auctions, estate sales, and on eBay |