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Valuing Hubley Cast Iron Dog Doorstops 21 Aug 2013 | 11:04 pm
Most antiques and collectibles have rarities within specific categories, and Hubley's cast iron dog doorstops are no exception. These were indeed popular when they were new a century ago, and many wer...
Coca-Cola Trays: Does Condition Impact Value All THAT Much? 19 Aug 2013 | 04:43 am
All collectible Coke trays with the same exact design fall in the same price range, right? Well, no. Depending on the condition, prices can vary widely for the same exact Coca-Cola tray. This tray dat...
The Vintage & Antiques Fairs of England 18 Aug 2013 | 03:54 am
This summer release by author Sandy Price will guide you through the vintage markets all around Great Britain. Not traveling anytime soon? The Vintage & Antiques Fairs of England is a packable plannin...
Is It Time to Downsize a Collection? 14 Aug 2013 | 11:27 pm
There are quite a few reasons why you might want to downsize a collection like over-accumulating, moving due to retirement, or maybe you just need some extra cash. For whatever reason you're consideri...
How to Pick a Reputable Estate Sale Proprietor 13 Aug 2013 | 11:39 pm
Whether you're downsizing, making a move to a retirement community, or liquidating the belongings of a loved one, you want to make sure that you pick an estate liquidator that is honest and reliable. ...
What to Expect at a Collectors Convention 13 Aug 2013 | 12:39 am
I'm in the midst of working with my partner to finalize the planning for the next Costume Jewelry Collector's Int'l convention (CJCI Convention 2013) coming up in October. But I'm not only a conventio...
How Much are Pairpoint Puffy Lamps are Selling for These Days? 21 Jul 2013 | 09:46 pm
Pairpoint "Puffy" lamps have been highly valued by collectors for quite some time now. But are the prices holding their own in today's marketplace? Find out more about how much these forms of antique ...
Want to Win a Free Antique Appraisal? 21 Jul 2013 | 07:32 pm
Through July 31, 2013, anyone who "Likes" the ValueThisNow.com Facebook page will get a chance to win a free appraisal. Don't miss this chance to get one of your treasured antiques or collectibles val...
Is All Lalique Valued Equally? 21 Jul 2013 | 12:20 am
Some folks hear the name Lalique and immediately see dollar signs. And yes, most Lalique glass does hold some value. But are similar pieces always priced similarly? The actual disparities in value jus...
Collecting Old Wooden Cigar Boxes 20 Jul 2013 | 12:22 am
If you think of cardboard when cigar boxes come to mind, you'll most likely be disappointed in the collectible value of those newer examples. Generally, it's the old wooden boxes from the late 1800s a...
