by Fruitcocktail Collectables | Nov 29, 2022 | All, Appraisal, Estate Sale
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...
by Fruitcocktail Collectables | Nov 24, 2022 | All, Appraisal, Vintage Clothing
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...
by Fruitcocktail Collectables | Oct 4, 2022 | All, Appraisal, Estate Sale
You may already know that you can make good money selling old comic books in an auction or estate sale. However, not every old comic book is worth thousands, and it can be hard to guess which ones are valuable. If you are an old comic book fan looking to sell, or an...
by Fruitcocktail Collectables | Sep 8, 2022 | All, Antique Jewelry, Consignment, Estate Sale, Vintage Furniture
Are you looking to sell a valuable antique, piece of art, or jewelry? An online auction could be a great way to get rid of your unwanted belongings while also earning money from the sales. Popular auction items can lead to intense bidding wars between potential...
by Fruitcocktail Collectables | Jul 18, 2022 | All, Antique Jewelry, Consignment
You know what they say — you can never have too much jewelry! Until you do. Collecting jewelry can be a lifelong hobby, but what happens when you wind up with more than you’d like to hold onto? If you’ve found yourself with more jewelry than you know what to do with,...
by Fruitcocktail Collectables | Apr 7, 2022 | All, Appraisal, Consignment, Estate Sale
Before you can sell an item at an auction, you need to find an auction company. With so many options available, it can be difficult to decide who has the best chance of getting a high price for your item. Here are some questions to ask before you hire an auction...
