Are you expecting those Hummel figurines to help pay your kids’ college tuition? Better hope the kids earn scholarships. Collecting is fun, but it is a perilous investment if you choose the wrong collectibles. Here are 10 once-popular collectibles that are now worth much less than people imagine… Hummel figurines once sold for hundreds of dollars [...]
As families gather for the holidays, some parents want their adult children to leave with more than new memories. They’re hoping to unload antique furniture, collectibles and family heirlooms. But, many baby boomers are discovering their treasures aren’t valued as much as they expected. Inside Claudia Kunkel’s garage is a piece of reddish-brown wood supported by [...]
Leonardo da Vinci’s painting of Jesus Christ, “Saviour of the World,” sold for $450,312,500 on Nov. 15 at an auction in New York Leonardo da Vinci’s painting, “Saviour of the World,” sold for $450,312,500 Wednesday at auction, Christie’s said. The price, which includes a buyer’s premium, makes it “the most expensive painting ever sold at [...]
We're all familiar with the concept of a high-end auction: One-of-a-kind clothing, art, and jewelry is put up for bidding at places like Christie's and Sotheby's, sold to the bidder with the biggest pockets and fastest hands. But what about the lesser-known, yet still invaluable items up for sale? In other words, how much would you [...]
Regardless of where you live, there’s a good chance that somewhere nearby, an estate sale is taking place. That means there are likely great bargains available. Estate sales and estate auctions are some of the best places to find great deals on used (and sometimes new) furniture, kitchenware, appliances, art, collectibles, tools, household goods, vehicles, [...]
