Appraisals
Where Should You Get Sterling Silverware Appraised?
January 8, 2024
Thinking about selling a sterling silver flatware set? Learn where to get it appraised and what affects its value.
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Insights on Appraisals, Auctions, and Collecting
Practical advice from our team on valuing, selling, and caring for fine art, antiques, jewelry, silver, coins, and estates.
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Appraisals
How to Get Your Art Appraised Before an Auction
January 5, 2024
Why an appraisal is an important first step before you send artwork to auction, and how the process works.
Selling
Auction vs. Consignment: The Best Way to Sell Your Valuable Items
December 1, 2023
Antiques, art, and jewelry can be worth a great deal, and how you sell them affects the price you get. Here's how to choose.
Fine Art
How to Sell Your Art Collection: Auctions, Galleries, Art Appraisals, and More
November 1, 2023
A guide to parting with collected works, from appraisals to choosing between auctions, galleries, and other options.
About Us
FAQs About Fruitcocktail Collectables
September 30, 2023
Answers to the questions clients ask most about our estate sales, appraisals, consignments, and auctions.
Appraisals
Estate Taxes in Washington State: Do You Need an Appraisal?
August 9, 2023
The basics of Washington State estate taxes and when an appraisal of personal property may be needed.
Estate Sales
How to Find the Best Estate Sales in Seattle
August 8, 2023
Dependable ways to learn about upcoming estate sales in Seattle and the surrounding area.
Jewelry
Is Your Jade Real? How to Identify Authentic Jadeite and Nephrite Jade
June 14, 2023
How to tell jadeite from nephrite, and how to judge a jade piece's type and value before buying or selling.
Collecting
What Kinds of Collections Are Selling Well in 2023?
May 12, 2023
An appraiser's look at which collections buyers were seeking, and whether yours is worth selling.
Coins
Is Your Coin Collection Valuable? 15+ Coins That Are Worth Collecting or Selling
March 30, 2023
Valuable coins to look for, how to spot them, and how to sell a coin collection.
Fine Art
Will Your Art Collection Sell in 2023? Recent Art Market Trends
February 23, 2023
What recent buyer trends mean for selling art, locally and around the world.
Consignment
The Top Luxury Brands For Consignment in 2023
January 16, 2023
Unused luxury items can earn more than you might expect. These are the brands consignment buyers look for.
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