Collectibles And Antiques Pricing

26 Aug

Posted by Anna Category: Uncategorized

I’d like to liquidate parent’s estate quickly. What should I do?

I’ve already tried an auction service. They came in and took most of the best furniture, then sold it for pennies and most of the stuff they took didn’t sell and I had to hire a truck and go there and get it back. Antique dealers only want Sotheby’s quality merchandise, and who has that? Estate liquidators charge high fees plus a percentage. One even told me he doubted what he could get from the estate would even cover his fee. Another auctioneer suggested I rent a roll-off dumpster and put everything in it. I admit I don’t have high-end antiques and collectibles, but this stuff must have value to someone. I’m looking for someone that will come in and give me a price for the lot and take it away – not pick and choose and only want the “good stuff.” I even tried Ebay last summer. I put some depression and carnival glass up for sale and didn’t even get a nibble. I’m tired of lugging it in and out of the house to have tag sales. Any suggestions?

The only thing I can think of is to list on Craigslist.com and offer an open house( estate sale) type deal. No need to set things outside or in a garage. Just have several family members or friends, to keep a close eye out on things while people look around the house.

Doing this, keep in mind, that you are going to get people that will haggle with you till you practically give it away for free.
Stand your ground.
Doing this method, you should get rid of most things.

Try to go through as much as you can, and even donate things, and get a receipt to right it off on next years taxes.