Recently I decided to tune in to one of truTVs newest shows, Container Wars. Within the first few minutes I realized that the show is completely staged. I sincerely hope that any fans of the show realize that the show is not a realistic representation of how things work at container auctions. Yes, containers can sometimes sell for […]
The glitter of gold made me crazy
Does this picture look familiar? Just wait until you hear what happened with these viles … I like to profess that I am an expert in everything I come across in the world of garage sales, estate sales and auctions. While I will most likely still claim this to be true, last weekend I was definitely […]
Neither snow nor rain will keep me from an auction
Have you ever planned your weekend around going to a live auction (if not, you should!), but when that day comes the weather is really poor? If that happens, you will most likely be inclined to stay home and forget the auction all together. I recommend, however, that you think twice before letting the weather affect your plans. This past Saturday […]
An Overview of Second-Hand Marketplaces
Several second hand online marketplaces exist and each has their own strengths and weaknesses but we’re going to avoid the “which is best” question because we believe that is a question best suited for the seller to answer. We’re simply going to give a broad overview of the major second hand marketplaces and what makes […]
Exploring WorthPoint
Have you ever wondered what the value of your inherited antique furniture is worth? Perhaps you have a great piece of art or a unique collection that you wish to insure and need to be able to provide accurate information on the items. It can be challenging to figure out where to start with a […]
Auctions Can be Fun, But Watch Out for the Hidden Costs!
In the last several months I’ve been participating in an increasing number of live and live online auctions (As a side note, a live auction is conducted at a specific time in a physical location, whereas an online live auction occurs within a certain time frame, but conducted completely online). I’m not talking about eBay, […]