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5 Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Auction Company
If you are unsure of the value or origin of your item, you may wish to have it appraised. Some auction companies have in-house appraisers who can help determine the value of the item(s) you are selling. Others may be able to recommend an appraiser.
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How Do Auctions Work For Sellers? A Quick Guide
At Fruitcocktail Collectables, we can help you determine whether an auction is right for you or whether it makes more sense to choose another sales method, like an estate sale or consignment.
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4 Things to Look For In an Estate Sale Company
Since the estate sale company will help figure out the pricing of your items, you need to make sure they know what they’re doing. You want to hire someone with the experience to tell whether the jewelry you want to sell is a valuable designer antique or generic costume jewelry.
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Estate Sale vs. Auction: Which One Is Right For Your Situation?
If you want to sell your items quickly and efficiently, it’s usually best to go with an estate sale. If you have more time and want your items to be sold at the highest price possible, an auction may be a better choice for you.
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How Does Consignment Work, Anyway? Your Guide to Successful Consignment Sales
Consignment is where you entrust a third party business or retailer (the consignee) to sell your possessions for you (the consigner). In return, they take a percentage of the sale. At Fruitcocktail, we offer services to help you streamline the consignment process.
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Why Choose Fruitcocktail for Seattle Appraisal Services?
We are experts in appraising collections, photography, sculptures, Native American art, paintings, antiques, jewelry, vintage items, and entire estates. As a local appraiser, we know what items sell best in the Seattle area and are familiar with local regulations regarding consignment and estate sales.
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