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I'm bumping up this old thread because I'm trying to sell some antiques that belonged to my mom. All different kinds of things.
I was aware that some record stores will buy records from you, so I assumed that that would be the case with antique dealers. I thought I could maybe bring the items in by the box and let the dealer go through them. I contacted an "antique mall" made up of many different dealers and asked if I could bring things in for appraisal (although a lot of it my mom had already gotten appraised) and possible purchase. Someone from their online site got back to me and said that the only dealer that they knew who would buy from people had moved out of state. I haven't contacted any others yet.
I don't feel that it's really worth my time and effort to try to list each separate item online. I'm keeping some of her things, but I don't have room for all of it. I suppose I'll end up donating them and hoping they're found by someone who will appreciate them.
In addition to family heirlooms, there are items my mom had thrifted and tried to sell on eBay. Even years ago, she was complaining about what a lot of you have posted here on CD, that a lot of people today just don't want a lot of things that would have sold in the past, and that's another reason why I don't want to put too much work into it.
I just wanted to confirm that this was basically how people sell their personal items, either listing online or renting a booth of some sort.
Thanks for any help!
Around here, you can find antique shops who will pay a lump sum for all the items. Don’t expect them to pay much, but at least you don’t have to haul everything to Goodwill.
My husband collected some things that are small and easy to ship. He is selling them on Etsy. He’s getting less than what he paid, but the listing and selling keeps him busy.
The indoor flea markets and junk shops are rapidly disappearing around here. I know of four big ones that closed in the last few months. Online and the yearly yard sales that occur around the time of the world's longest yard sale are about all that is left. There are, of course, auctions and estate sales.
I'm bumping up this old thread because I'm trying to sell some antiques that belonged to my mom. All different kinds of things.
I was aware that some record stores will buy records from you, so I assumed that that would be the case with antique dealers. I thought I could maybe bring the items in by the box and let the dealer go through them. I contacted an "antique mall" made up of many different dealers and asked if I could bring things in for appraisal (although a lot of it my mom had already gotten appraised) and possible purchase. Someone from their online site got back to me and said that the only dealer that they knew who would buy from people had moved out of state. I haven't contacted any others yet.
I don't feel that it's really worth my time and effort to try to list each separate item online. I'm keeping some of her things, but I don't have room for all of it. I suppose I'll end up donating them and hoping they're found by someone who will appreciate them.
In addition to family heirlooms, there are items my mom had thrifted and tried to sell on eBay. Even years ago, she was complaining about what a lot of you have posted here on CD, that a lot of people today just don't want a lot of things that would have sold in the past, and that's another reason why I don't want to put too much work into it.
I just wanted to confirm that this was basically how people sell their personal items, either listing online or renting a booth of some sort.
Thanks for any help!
Take the records to a music store and take what they will give you for it. If you have a lot of stuff of little value, donate it to Goodwill. If you have a lot of stuff of value, consider an estate auction.
Take the records to a music store and take what they will give you for it. If you have a lot of stuff of little value, donate it to Goodwill. If you have a lot of stuff of value, consider an estate auction.
Thanks, that was something else I had wondered about, whether or not people are expected to haggle.
Take the records to a music store and take what they will give you for it. If you have a lot of stuff of little value, donate it to Goodwill. If you have a lot of stuff of value, consider an estate auction.
Hold on. The easy way out is rarely the most profitable. Those who have extensive knowledge of a collector base are in it to make a profit. What they buy for, what they give as ""worth" is to be taken with a truckload of salt.
I have some somewhat rare air force promotional records that were given to radio stations to use as recruitment tools. Some of the players went on to be well respected. I went into a brick and mortar record store, suggesting that a friend had expressed interest and I wanted to check valuation - not even suggesting I might sell. The response was "They aren't worth anything - just give them to the friend." I gave them to myself.
In movie posters, there are any number of buyers who are more than happy to low-ball and laugh. I just sold one that to the untrained eye was worth $20, if that. The actual value - over $1,000.
Sometimes a situation demands just dealing with what ever can be gained on short notice. I CRINGE at people who have extensive collections and will them to offspring without instructions how to handle them to get what they are worth.
My children (in their 50) like friends kid who were left to clean out house, are minimalists.
They dont want our trinkets and trash (paintings, fine antique furniture, china, silver tableware, figurines, etc), even jewelry. I know MrsM's jewelry, some dating back more than a hundred and fifty years and some pieces in the high 5 figure appraisal value, will end up being sold at scrap gold, platinum and silver plus diamonds (one 5ct) prices. Even family photographs don't interest them
Prices for antiques have dropped.
I suggest that you contact a reputable antique consignment shop in your area and see what they think that they can get you.
Hold on. The easy way out is rarely the most profitable. Those who have extensive knowledge of a collector base are in it to make a profit. What they buy for, what they give as ""worth" is to be taken with a truckload of salt.
I have some somewhat rare air force promotional records that were given to radio stations to use as recruitment tools. Some of the players went on to be well respected. I went into a brick and mortar record store, suggesting that a friend had expressed interest and I wanted to check valuation - not even suggesting I might sell. The response was "They aren't worth anything - just give them to the friend." I gave them to myself.
In movie posters, there are any number of buyers who are more than happy to low-ball and laugh. I just sold one that to the untrained eye was worth $20, if that. The actual value - over $1,000.
Sometimes a situation demands just dealing with what ever can be gained on short notice. I CRINGE at people who have extensive collections and will them to offspring without instructions how to handle them to get what they are worth.
This is the situation I have been in. The amount I've already given away is much more than what I have left. Right now, I'm more concerned with simplicity and speed than with making a great profit.
As I've mentioned, my mom had already listed out the appraisal amounts for most of the items. I'm sure the rare records are going to be worth the most at this point, so I'll be looking up those for sure.
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