Selling Beanie Babies?My daughter has a large collection of Beanie Babies, tags and toys are in perfect shape. I have placed an ad in the newspaper, offering the group of 50 for sale for $100.00. We did not receive even one phone call. Has anyone ever sold a collection of Beanie Babies other than on eBay? I can't spend a ton of time on this, but don't want to just 'give' them away either! Please advise!
Lambs & Ivy "Little Lambs" Upholstered Rocking Chair?I am looking for a Lambs & Ivy "Little Lambs" upholstered rocking chair. I know this bedding/design has been discontinued since my daughter was born, but this would really add to the nursery.
Researching and Selling Antique Furniture?How do I research and sell my antique furniture. Post your advice here.
Antique Murphy Cedar Chest?I bought this Cedar Chest for $25.00. On the back it says Murphy #23 in black letters and numbers. It also has wood handles. Can anyone tell me anything about it.
Appraising China?Appraising China. I have a set of Nu Orleans china, made by Summerfield, from the 70's. It is an 8 piece setting with extra pieces, white with silver wheat leaves. Does anyone know about this china? Is it worth anything?
Determining The Value of Antique Chairs?Determining The Value of Antique Chairs. I have an antique dining table and 6 chairs and would like to know how I can find out how valuable they are? They need refinishing.
Alabama State Quarters?Have Alabama state quarters disappeared?
Rubel's Heavens Retired Angels?Do you know where I might find Rubel's Heavens Retired Angels?
Claudia 'Silverplate' Service for Eight?I have a complete service for eight of Claudia silverplate. Does anyone know who the original manufacturer was, the value of what I have?
Looking for Collectible by Tom Rubel Titled 'Bedtime at Granny's'?I'm looking to purchase a collectible by Tom Rubel titled 'Bedtime at Granny's'. It's a combination of the Retired Angel line and the Heavenly Angel line. Please contact me if you know of anyplace I might find one. Thanks!
Appraising Inherited Rings?My husband inherited some rings from his mother. She had small fingers so the size doesn't fit me, and there is no other family member left. I would like to sell them but the cost of appraising is $85 per ring at the jewelers in my neighborhood. The antique stores scare me because I don't know if I can trust them. I not even know if the diamonds are real or how old the rings are.
Websites For Identifying Antique Markings?I am looking for web sites where I can find information about stamps or markings on the bottom of silver, china etc. You know those markings on the back or bottom of antique pieces. Sometimes they are in a diamond with numbers inside, sometimes they are stamped or embedded in the piece. I have a couple of items, I would like to look up and see if they are worth anything. Thanks so much.
Identifying Real Crystal?How do I tell if crystal is real?
Appraisal For Antique Fiddle?Where do I go to get a free appraisal on an antique fiddle? I've tried many places and nothing. Somebody help!
Researching Old Wine Bottles?I have what I believe are two wine bottles that were made in Italy. I do not know much about them. I am hoping someone could tell me a little bit about them. I would like to know how old they are and if they are worth anything?
Company That Collects China Pieces?I have a set of china that was given to me by my mother. Last week I dropped one of the pieces and it broke. A few years ago I saw on television a company that was collecting pieces of old china from all over the world for sale. Does anyone know about this companies address or have any information on it? Thanks.
Displaying the 50 State Quarters?I would like suggestions on how to display the 50 state quarters. Each one is on a flat decorative pewter mounting with a gray ribbon for hanging. Maybe some type of grouping, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you in advance.
What Kind of Doll is This?Can anyone give me any information about this doll? So far I have not found any like it on some of the usual doll sites. Thank you!
Identifying Purity of Silver Platter?I found a silver fruit plater at a carboot. I know that pure silver is marked 925 but can any one tell me what S431 means. I am nearly one hundred percent sure it is silver but I am not sure how pure.
Selling Coca Cola Bottles?I have a collection of Coca Cola bottles that my husband had collected years ago. I lost my husband five years ago and I am looking for information on how to sell them. Please help. Thank you so much.
Preserving Newspapers?I am looking for acid free paper (or anything else) to preserve newspaper. Any ideas or suggestions. Thank you.
Madison Lee "Alyssa" Doll?Could you tell me how much a Madison Lee "Alyssa" doll is worth? It is a special edition.
Restoring Burned Copper Pots?Is there a way to restore antique, solid copper pots burned in a house fire?
Collecting Advertising Credit Cards?Do people collect the Advertising Credit Cards?
Norman Rockwell Dolls?Does anyone know how much Norman Rockwell dolls are worth? I have 2 that are at least 20 years old and still in the box.
Information About an Antique Cabinet?Would anyone know anything about this antique? The possible age and value?
Finding Out the Value of a Print?I'm trying to get an approximate value on this antique print of "Daybreak" by Robert Parish. It looks like an original frame. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you.
Octagon Soap Wrapper Dishes?We have some dishes fro my father's great grandmother. She got them from saving Octagon soap wrappers. I cannot find anything about the dishes. I was wondering if anyone out there has some information on them? They are a blue willow pattern. Thanks.
"Bedtime at Granny's" Rubel Angel?I am looking for a Rubel Angel called "Bedtime at Granny's".
Currier and Ives Lithographs?I found a set of four Currier and Ives Lithographs a few years ago at a yard sale. I put them in my craft room until I knew what to do with them. I forgot them until last week when cleaning my room for more space.
What is This Piece of Furniture?I have a piece a furniture and I am trying to figure out what it is and what it would be worth. Can anyone help me with this? I think it is a china cabinet. I have no idea what year it would be from.
Information About an Antique Chair?I would like information on this antique chair. Is it French, Italian or something else? Do you think it is an original, made in the 20's or 30's? I have spent numerous hours on the internet and have been to antique stores and no one can give me any information. Help please!
Value of Antique Glassware?How can I find out if glassware that was given to me has any value? The person who gave it to me claims they were her grandmother's?
Value of a Granville House Doll?I have a Granville House Doll that was included in the purchase of the entire contents of a storage unit. I am not a doll collector myself and want to sell her. I have an interested buyer and just want to make sure that I am selling this doll at a fair price.
What Are These Glasses?What are these glasses called? Who makes them? Anyone know anything about them? I can't seem to find out where they came from. I got them from Goodwill about a year ago.
Restoring Old Books?Does anyone know of a reputable book restorer or binder in either one of the Carolinas or Virginia?
Selling Antique Furniture?I have some antique furniture that I would like to sell at the right price. I do not want to be ripped off. How do I do this?
Information About an Old Sewing Machine?My friend has an old sewing machine from 1941 with warranty and purchase receipt. Where would I find info on it? It's an Enterprise D.
Green Bay Packers Mugs?My father-in-law owned 9 glass mugs (approx. 14 oz mugs) with the Green Bay Packers football team name and helmet on them. I don't want to sell them (they have sentimental value), but I would like to know if anyone knows who manufactured them.
Selling Vinyl Records?What prices should I sell my 1980s vinyl records for, at a garage sale?
Determining the Value of Antique Dishes?I have some antique dishes, Flying Turkey, with the "M" mark in a wreath, "T" mark in a wreath or triangle, and "TT" in triangles. What are they worth (ball park)? They were made in the early 19th Century.
Cole Bowman Oil Painting?I am looking for the value of an original Cole Bowman oil painting. I can't find much info about him online.
Selling "Magic the Gathering" Cards?I want to sell my "Magic the Gathering" cards, how exactly do I do that?
Selling Vintage Comic Books?What is the best way to sell comic books from the 1970s? My husband has a whole bunch he wants to sell and I don't want to just give them away if some may have value. Thank you.
Finding the Value of a Huguenot Dresser?How much is a #405 Huguenot Dresser worth?
Selling a Narnia Poster?I have an original Chronicles of Narnia poster map without a boarder in awesome condition. It is from 1971, by Pauline Baynes. I would love to sell it and know its worth.
Refinishing a Henry Link Cabinet?I just purchased an old cabinet at a second hand store. It is pale yellow with painted flowers on it. On the inside drawer it says "Henry Link". I looked this up, and apparently I bought a nice vintage piece from the fifties for $22.
Preserving Acid Paper Books and Documents?How can I turn old yellowed book pages whiter again? I have a number of antique documents, books, and old comics that all have yellowed, brown, or darkened colored pages. For collectors, this can reduce the value if it is very colored.
Pricing Antique Figurines?I think these pieces originated in Holland, maybe in the 1800's, not sure. Can anyone tell me where they are from and perhaps a value or somewhere I could find out what they might be worth?
Finding the Value of Old Vinyl Records?Does anyone know the value of old 78 RPM records as well as 33 records? Someone said there is no value. Surely there is some value. Does anyone have experience in this area? I have a fairly large number. Thanks for sharing.
Determining Fair Market Value of Vintage Furniture?How do I find out the fair market value for my vintage furniture?
Determining the Value of Collectibles for Estate Sale?I am preparing a home for an estate sale and I'm finding lots of items that are vintage and/or collectibles. I'm having trouble finding values for these items.
Determining the Value of Antique Doll?What I need to know is how can I go about finding out the value of a China Doll that belonged to my Great Grandmother back around 1850's?
Cleaning Antiques and Collectibles?I have furniture, dishes, etc. inherited from my father and grandparents. How do I get the built up over 50 years of thick, sticky, brown smoke, and dust residue off of everything without hurting them? I am especially concerned for the antique furniture?
Could This Be a Piano Stool?I have an old chair with a turnable seat to adjust higher or lower, no arms, claw feet holding clear glass or crystal balls. It's small, about 4 feet tall with dark wood, and metal attachments for the turnstyle.
Getting Information About an Old Wine?I need information on an 80-85 year old wine bottle DRL Solaro (Italy) 20.35, Distillerie Riunite Di Liquor p.A.-Solaro
Restoring Straps on Vintage Wooden Skis?I have a pair of vintage wooden skis with leather and rusted metal (no idea what kind) attachments. How can I clean/restore the metal without damaging the wood and leather?
Finding Buyers for Old Textile Bobbins?I have hundreds of bobbins from a old textile company, does anyone know where I can sell them to another company? How can I find anyone that can use or collect them? Your help would be highly appreciated. Thank-you.
Recurling Hair on Vintage Doll?It may seem odd to put this in under beauty, but I think the hair on my vintage composition doll is real. She had curls, but it's all gone flat. I'm no hair expert, and don't know what to do with what remains of her curls.
Antiques Appraiser in Brooklyn, NY?I have a piece of 18th century antique furniture and would like to have it appraised near where I live.
Determining the Value of an Antique Steamer Trunk?I have an old antique steamer wardrobe trunk. It is canvas covered and in pretty good condition. I want to know how much I should sell it for.
Determining the Value of a Historic Photo?I have a photograph of Hitler. How can I find what it is worth?
Determining the Value of Antique Furniture ?I have a 1847 Davenport desk. How do I find out what it is worth?
Images of Vintage Home Interiors?Where do I find images of old home interiors?
Green Wine Bottle with Molded Brown Monkey?Can anyone tell me about a green wine bottle with a brown monkey wrapped around it?
Getting Information About a Sculpture?Does anyone know what this is? For 46 years my family has called it the Cherry Boy. The markings on the back say, Copyright 1906 By Boston Plasticart Co. Boston, Mass.
Cleaning Stains on Art Glass Used as Vases?How can you remove mineral and oxidization stains from precious art glass pieces that have been used as flower vases at some time in their life?
Finding Information About Barbie Dolls?I'm looking for information on the different Barbie dolls. I was just wondering if there was a place you could find the year and names of the individual dolls even if they don't have the clothes they came in. Any suggestions?
Looking for Ed Ames Recording of "Morning"?This is going to sound strange, but there is an Ed Ames song out there that I am searching for.
Determining the Value of Baseball Cards?We are looking for a good source to put a value on our baseball cards. We have heard that the stand by, Beckett's Almanac, is not very complete and that we should look elsewhere.
Dating Antique Furniture?I'm trying to find out how old a cedar bed is that was made by Murphy with the numbers on the back 4204-5/0-4/6.
Identifying Markings on Serving Dish?I have silver by Rogers Brothers, 1847. It also has two letters after, that are I S. Can anyone tell me if this is sterling silver or not and what do the letters I S mean? The pattern is First Love.
Determining the Value of a Porcelain Princess Diana Doll?I would like to know how much money I could get for a Diana porcelain doll? It has the dress on like Princess Diana wore and has the crown and shoes.
Coronado 6-String Guitar?I am trying to find out some information about a guitar labeled "Gambles Import Corp." made in Japan. The name on the end says Coronado. It is a 6 string. Do you know where I can find more information?
What is This Jewelry Marking?Does anyone recognize this symbol on jewelry? It has a crown on top, two initials "P" and "D" and some kind of plant leaves expanding up on both sides.
Selling Collectible Angel Figurines?I have a set of about 13 Retired Angel Figurines I would like to sell. How do I go about advertising them?
Determining the Value of Old Children's Book?I have a book entitled "Fifty Famous Tales" (hardback) printed in USA with a 1965 copyright. Does anyone know what the dollar value is today?
Cleaning an Antique Baby Buggy?I have an old baby buggy that was used back in the 1800s. It's been in storage, so it needs a lot of clean up done to it. Someone suggested using a furniture oil on the leather parts because it smells musty. The metal parts are also rusty.
Determining the Value of Precious Moments Figurines?I want to sell Precious Moment figures, does anyone know how to find the value of them without their boxes? Is there a website?
Determining the Value of Sterling Silver Trays?Where is the best place to take silver serving trays and other pieces to get them priced? I don't know if they're worth anything. I have accumulated them along the way. They are labeled: Wm Rogers 171, Royal Rochester 3496, Webster Wilcox Oneida USA, Rogers and Bro. 1719.
How Can I Tell If Something is Made of Silver?I have heard that a sure way of checking whether an item has silver in it is by seeing if it will stick to a magnet when you touch the item. Is this true?
Ideas for Bric-a-Brac to Sell at Markets?I am looking for ideas on bric-a-brac to sell at my stall at the markets. Thanks.
Determining the Value of Vintage Tractor?I have a old John Deere tractor that I want to know how much it is worth? Help. Where do I start? I can't find a number. No pictures that I have looked at, look like it. It is in the shed and the tires are dry rotted. I have no way of getting it out.
Selling Antique Furniture at a Yard Sale?I have two antique matching window chairs, one is a rocker and other is a chair. They have never been refinished. They have the extra spindles. I am planning on putting them in a fundraiser yard sale. Are they to valuable to put in a yard sale? Please help.
Appraising a Vermont American Furniture Corp. Bedroom Set?I have bedroom set made by Vermont American Furniture Corp. It is from 1950. What do you think it's worth?
Finding a Shop to Buy My Old Vinyl Records?I have 4 crates of old records ranging from Jazz, Rock and R&B. Where do I find stores to buy them?
Suggestions for Selling Antiques at a Yard Sale?I had a booth in a small town antique store. I didn't really make any money, but as long as I made enough to cover my rent and expenses, I kept my booth open. As the economy worsened, my booth no longer paid for itself, so I brought everything home.
Cleaning and Preserving Old Moldy Currency?I would like to know how to save some currency that has mold and mildew on it and also has become brittle to the touch?
Determining the Age of a Fiddle?I have a old fiddle with the word "Hope" on the back and was wondering if I could find out how old it is?
Does an Old Cigar Box Have Any Value?How do I find the value of an old cigar box? I checked the tobacco company, but I would like to know if the box is worth anything as is, or should I do what I want to it.
Buying Vintage Travel Stickers?I would like to get some old travel stickers to add to an old steamer trunk, does anyone know where I can get them?
Getting Antiques Appraised Before Selling?How do I have an antique cabinet appraised before selling the item?
Determining the Origin and Value of Old Three Part Bottle?I have an old bottle; it is made in 3 different pieces welded together. The top, neck, the body, and the bottom are all welded together so you can see the 3 different pieces and the glass welding. It stands about 12 inches high, with a diameter of 4 inches.
What is the Best Method for Selling Dolls?How do you determine the value of dolls? Also, where is a good place to sell them?
Uses for a Vintage Encyclopedia Set?What can I do with a complete 10 volume set of Compton's Picture Encyclopedias copyrighted 1927. The set is hard covered and in fair condition.
Determining the Value of an Old Reel Mower?I found a hand push mower. The company name is Success American Mower Company. I think it is out of Indiana. The roller in front of the wheels is wooden and so is the handle. Just curious to see if it's worth anything.
What Type of Desk is This?Can anyone tell me what kind of desk this is or what it was used for? The top table flips down pushing another inset table up. The desk is extremely heavy. I want to post on Craig's List, but would like some information first. Any input would be helpful. Thank you.
Identifying an Old Stuffed Toy Rabbit?Does anyone know anything about this stuffed rabbit? I picked it up at a second hand store a quite a few years ago. I was wondering if the rabbit has a name so I can research it. Any input would be helpful. Thank you.
Restoring and Stabilizing a Vintage Black Velvet Painting?I have a black velvet painting that is 50 years old. Is there a way to restore the velvet? The nap is coming off. I am thinking there might be something I can apply to the back of the velvet.
1950s Fairytale Book with Story of Land Where Everyone Has Large Feet?I am looking for a fairy tale book I had from the 1950s. I remember one story about a little girl that goes to a land where very large feet are normal. Thanks.
Determining the Value of Vintage Theater Seats?I have an antique set of four old theatre chairs in timber with a wrought iron base. The seats flip upright. It is in good condition and I have no idea what it would be worth and how to sell them. Any thoughts?
Looking for an Old Cook Book?Years ago I had a very good cook book. It was a thick book, like a bible. It had such really good recipes that were older. The best way I can describe this book is that in the back it had daily in-season meal plans for breakfast,dinner, and supper.
