by Alyssa Stevens | Jun 2, 2021 | All, Antique Jewelry, Appraisal, Consignment, Estate Sale, Vintage Clothing, Vintage Furniture
We’re excited to announce that Fruitcocktail has moved to the SoDo neighborhood of Seattle! We are now located at 3201 1st Ave South, Suite 111, Seattle, WA 98134. Our new location is inside a historical building with a unique collection of vintage neon signs and much...
by Alyssa Stevens | May 14, 2021 | All, Appraisal, Estate Sale
At Fruitcocktail Collectibles, we care about the health and safety of our Greater Seattle community. We are committed to following local and federal public health guidelines and staying up to date with current recommendations on face masks, social distancing,...
by Alyssa Stevens | Mar 26, 2020 | All, Antique Jewelry, Appraisal
Jewelry is an important mode of expression and personality. A statement necklace can make you feel bold and ready to take on the world, while wearing your grandmother’s antique earrings helps you feel more connected to your family. Since jewelry is so personal, every...
by Alyssa Stevens | Dec 10, 2019 | All, Appraisal
If you own a work of art, you will probably need to get an expert appraisal at some point. Whether you need to update your insurance, deal with inheritance taxes, sell the work as part of an estate sale, or give the work away as a charitable contribution, it’s...
by Alyssa Stevens | Nov 26, 2019 | All, Appraisal
Everyone knows divorces are hard. Beyond the emotional trauma of breaking with someone you had planned to spend your life with, there’s a host of legal and practical difficulties to wade through. Figuring out how to untangle shared accounts and divide up everything...
by Alyssa Stevens | Sep 25, 2019 | All, Appraisal, Estate Sale
When you are planning to have an estate sale, it can be difficult to tell whether items are worth selling, keeping, or giving away. Luckily, there is a professional who can help: your local Seattle appraiser. What an Appraiser Does Appraisers help you find the...