If you aren’t a professional art appraiser, it’s hard to tell how much your art is worth. You may need an official written appraisal before selling your art in an auction or estate sale, paying estate taxes, donating it to a nonprofit, or buying insurance. An...
When there are a lot of estate sale companies in your area, it can be tough to choose the right one. These tips can help you find the right estate sale company and prepare for a successful sale. 1. Attend An Estate Sale Have you ever attended an estate sale? Come shop...
There are so many ways to express a love of music. Some people simply keep music on in the background all day or join a band with other music lovers. The most passionate music fans often take up more expensive pursuits, though — like collecting a vintage guitar. Most...
The art business is not as regulated as many other industries. Anyone can call themselves an artist or art dealer and put whatever price they wish on a piece of art. One dealer might price a piece of art at $2,000 while another dealer prices it at $40,000. A...
It’s a great time to be alive if you love authentic vintage clothing styles! Unfortunately, a lot of the “vintage” clothing you see on the street isn’t the real thing. It’s just new clothing based on vintage silhouettes, often made with low-quality materials. It can...