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Value of Your Stuff?

Antique Appraisals and Collectible Vale Guides

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NEW- Free Collectibles and Antiques Classifieds

Free classifieds, sell your antiques and collectibles

Click here for the free classified section You must register to post your stuff for sale

Many people want to sell their items so we have recently opened a free classified section. If you are looking for a place to sell your collectibles and antiques, you can use our new Free Classifieds Section!

After you have an idea of the value of your collectibles and antiques, you are welcome to post in the free classifieds on our web site.

Your free ad will automatically post for one year or less, you decide how long and after you sell, simply delete your ad. All ads will automatically delete after one year.

We are just opening up this new area and will be adding more collectible and antique categories for sale.

There is a a WANTED category too. If there is a specific category you need added, simply email us and we will create it for you right away

Antique Appraisal for H. Hargrove Serigraph

I have an art print signed by H. Hargrove. Does it have any value? More on H. Hargrove Serigraph

Late 19th Century Buttocks Basket?

Appears to be Mid to late 19th century and is in perfect condition.
Can you give me an appraisal price?

Is it original? What is it worth?

More about my buttocks basket…

Is this considered a Disney Collectible - Does this fall under the category of Advertising Memorabilia? What is the value of my stuff? Antique Appraisal.

Major department store was going out of business, bought the Disney store jewelry display for their sterling silver collection.
Is this collectible?

Click here for more pictures and details.

Tribal Items - Is this Old African Drum? What is it worth?

What is It? I have a tribal item that I have been seeking information about for quite some time. It looks like it could have been a ceremonial drum.The reason I say that is due to the tiny holes along the rim and the fact that the bottom is hollowed out by hand as far as i can asertain.
Appears to be handmade. African, Thailand tribal item?
Not sure what it represents.

Click here to see more pictures and details. If you have any information or comments regarding my item, see my post here.

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Painting on Silk? Does it have any value?

Who did this and when? Appears to be silk material with a scene of two Peasant children walking in the rain.
The mounting appears to be old and is tied with string to the cardboard that the picture is mounted on. Is this old? Who is the artist? Click here for more pictures and details

Kovels’ Antiques & Collectibles Price Guide 2009: America’s Bestselling And Most Up-To-Date Antiques Annual (kovels’ Antiques And Collectibles Price guide)

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Kovels’ has consistently outsold all other guides based on its reliable, up-to-the-minute, well-organized, and wide-ranging information. It features more tips, marks, logos, information, and photographs—of items in ALL price ranges—than any of the competition. And unlike other guides, Kovels’ lists only the actual prices for which items were purchased, not dealers’ estimates.br br Organized into categories that collectors most want, from Depression Glass, Dolls, and Jewelry to Furniture, Porcelain, and Sports Memorabilia, this photo-filled guide includes user-friendly indexes, cross-references, and expert comments and tips throughout, empowering users to buy, sell, and collect with confidence.

SurroundedbyStuff.com - Antique Appraisals Tips

Everywhere you look there is stuff. Your grandma’s stuff, your mom’s stuff, and even your stuff. We are surrounded by stuff. Do you have stuff that you think is valuable or collectible?

What is collectible runs the gamut and does not have to be old. What is is worth, what is it, how old is it and other questions regarding your antiques and collectibles can be asked here. Antiques and collectibles are coming on the market everyday.

What makes a collectible valuable is rarity, condition, and what someone is willing to pay for it.

If you have an item that you need help with on history, collectibility and maybe an approximate market value on a antique or collectible, post it on SurroundedbyStuff.com.

Our users, appraisers and collectors may be able to help you with information.

There is no charge to post your questions, if you would like to post your item complete with photos, try our what is it page. Antique dolls, paper collectibles, antique toys, jewelry, pottery, advertising, kitchenware, art, posters, porcelain, just about everything is collectible.

There is no hard and fast rule on what is collectible.

People collect stuff for many reasons:

People like to collect toys from when they were a child - Reminds them of their childhood.
Some people collect anything that someone will pay money for. One person who emailed us is beginning to collect rare books in hope that when their son is older and ready for college they will sell the collection to pay for it.
Collectors like to collect memorabilia that has shaped or changed our lives. This opens up a large market for many types of collectibles. Historical items such as world war II, music, movies, food, political items, toys, and more are all collectible and would interest someone who wants to add it to their collection.

Whether you decide to research the item yourself or take it to a professional antique appraiser, below are a few suggestions to get you started:
NOTE: Condition is 50% of your value. Read more here on condition of a collectible or antique.

Prepare for an Antique Appraisal

Take a real good look at the item in question. Is it in good shape? Does it show signs of wear? Look for imperfections, breaks, cracks or paint scratches and flaking.You need to know the condition of your antique so when determining a price, the condition of the object is taken into consideration.
Check your collectible for and marks, engravings, dates, logos marks on every area of your item and make a note of what it says so you have more details to research on the internet or in your book store and library.
Take a photo of your items and be sure to photograph the marks, manufacturer and any other information or details the object displays.

If you are looking for a professional to appraise your antique (below) is the information they will provide you.

Antique Appraisers will give detailed photos of your object attached to your appraisal report.
Antique Appraisers will document the entire item from all perspectives.
They will give you photos of the item including the back, and photos of any markings, dates, signatures and so forth.
A report detailing the item including who made it, what it is, where it is from, how old and any special details.
A report on the current condition of the item.
A report on the value of the item set by past auctions, collectible books and other research avenues they used.

If you prepare with the above tips, you can also post the information on the internet for others to see and share any information they may have with you.
Post your pictures and ask the questions. What is it? What is it worth?

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