Month: July 2020 | Page 4 | RI Antiques Mall

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Which Antique Items are Worth Selling?

If you’re an adult reading this post, then chances are you have accumulated at least a few items of value, either that you purchased yourself at one point or obtained through inheritance or as a gift. Older adults may have received wedding gifts that are now considered vintage and possibly collectible. You may have an … Read more

How to Get the Most for Your Antiques

More antiques are entering the market now than ever before. Many Boomers are downsizing, and other people are simply looking to increase their cash flow in a tight economy. You may be inclined to jump on the resale bandwagon, but be cautious: Supply is increasing, but demand for antiques is diminishing, especially when it comes … Read more

How To Get Started Selling Your Antiques

Has the time come to declutter your home? Maybe you have wedding gifts that have yet to be used, or you’ve accumulated items from your relatives’ estates that don’t suit your taste or lifestyle. You know someone would love them, but they’re just not for you, and maybe your kids don’t want them either. Maybe … Read more

When is the Right Time to Sell Your Antiques?

One of the biggest and saddest mistakes people make is waiting too long to sell their valuable property. Many folks think that the best strategy is to hold onto antiques and collectibles for as long as possible in the hope that values will escalate or that some day their heirs might want them. However, these … Read more

Antique, Vintage and Retro: What’s the Difference?

One of the most frequently asked questions in the world of antiques is simply “what is an antique?” To some extent the answer is contextual. If you ask the U.S. Customs office, they’ll tell you that it’s anything that was made at least 100 years ago. A museum might limit their definition to pre-20th century … Read more

RIAM Is Open For Business!

Effective Monday, 7/20/20, The Rhode Island Antiques Mall will resume normal business hours. We’ll be open every day 10AM to 5PM (Opening at 11AM on Sundays & closing at 7PM on Thursdays) for all of your shopping, selling, consigning, and appraising needs! We’re open every single day until Thanksgiving, so come join us at at … Read more