How should proceed about getting the best price for collectibles?
I have inherited quite a few pieces of Depression, Fostoria and pressed glassware. I have a rough idea of the value, and I've placed ads in the local classifieds and on Craig's List but when people come to look at it, they only offer me a fraction of my asking price. One auctioneer even said that he would have to charge me a 30% commission plus a $200 handling fee for just taking it to try and sell. A few other have said that the bottom has fallen out of the Depression glass market. If I had had the glass ... (Asked by kapustafooz)
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If you've done research into the value of these things, you've likely consulted published price guides. However, you can't accept the values in them as what you are likely to get for them in a realistic situation. Someone told me once that the true value of something is what people are willing to pay. The person that told you the bottom had fallen out of the antiques market may be close to the situation. I inherited a whole houseful of things when my mother passed away last fall and I've yet to sell anything. Nobody seems interested. Another thing is ...(Answered by weakestlink11) |
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Why are most people sooooo CHEAP?
Whether it is on eBay or the classifieds or in general wanting to buy something, why are most people so cheap? Why when you tell them a price is NOT negotiable, they still try to get your down on the price?? It gets annoying after awhile.
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It is human nature to try and haggle, trading has been around from the beginning of time. Everyone wants to think they got the best deal that is why eBay is so popular, in reality you could probably get the same merchandise at the wholesalers cheaper, but because it is cheaper then the shops people think it is a "deal". Don't let the bargain shoppers get you down, it is all part of sales!...(Answered by Bruce d) |
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