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The experts at Rhode Island Antiques Mall share their knowledge and experience on a variety of topics around antiques and collectibles. Fun and insightful reading for everyone interested in antiques from the serious collector to the hobbyist.
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Category: Selling Advice – General
Men’s Trinket and Tool Box Items
As a longtime antiques dealer and estate liquidator, I’ve had the unique, and often humbling, privilege to dig through the very personal effects of many people both alive and deceased. Having done this so many times, I’ve come to see
Scott Davis
July 29, 2020
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Should You Clean, Repair or Restore Your Antiques?
The subject of cleaning, repairing and restoring antiques raises more questions from novice collectors than most other subjects put together. Everyone has heard stories about someone spending a fortune to restore an antique, only to have it rendered worthless by
Scott Davis
July 17, 2020
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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
Scott Davis
July 17, 2020
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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
Scott Davis
July 17, 2020
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Where is the Best Place to Sell Your Antiques?
If you’re ready to sell the antique or vintage belongings that you no longer want or use, it pays to put some thought into the best way to liquidate them. There are many options, and each has its pros and
Scott Davis
July 16, 2020
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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,
Scott Davis
July 16, 2020
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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
Scott Davis
July 14, 2020
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