Antique jewelry captures the imagination and stimulates conversation. Within the elaborate engravings, characteristic of early European periods, these fine works of art possess a refined and luxurious...
If you have an antique pocket watch you wish to sell and you want the best price for it here's a few tips and you do not need to be an expert. First thing buyer need to know is 'Does it work' If it has a...
WHEN YOU SEE THE LETTERS E P ANYWHERE ON A PIECE OF GORHAM IT IS ONLY PLATED AND NOT STERLING. SELLERS KEEP INSISTING IT IS STERLING BUT THAT IS NOT SO. E P STANDS FOR ELECTRO PLATED. EPNS IS PLATED NICKEL...
A WORD OF CAUTION ABOUT "ANTIQUE" OR "OLD" JADE AND EXPENSIVE ESTATE PIECES. TRUE ANTIQUES ARE NOT ALLOWED TO BE SOLD OR SHIPPED OUTSIDE CHINA WITHOUT AN OFFICIAL CHINESE GOV'T. CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY AND...
If you found this guide helpful, please click the link and give it your vote. Unlike the harder, more resilient Bakelite or Catalin (two other collectible old plastics), Celluloid is flammable, sensitive to...
ive been seeing alot of sellers perhaps assuming ,, , misleading buyers by quoting the days price of silver ,,WRONG pure silver 99.9 a TROY ounce is worth the days value price .. sterling silver is worth less...
There is virtually no difference between costume jewelry and antique jewelry. Costume Jewelry dates back to the 1930s. By the definition of antique that would also make it antique jewelry. However, most...
I have bought and sold on eBay since 1996, and I've gotten a lot of great bargains along the way...but some of those great bargains have suddenly lost their "bargain" quality when the invoice arrives!Ever won...
Greetings, I am writing this guide because I still see a lot of fake Asian items described as old, antique, antique like, and so forth. Where can you find help? I know we all would like to find a good deal,...
This to me was the single most crucial detail to success or failure. Remember, your item ends exactly at the same time you start it. So you really have to think about what it is your selling and just who is...
