The Collector
Some of us are bitten by the bug, some of us aren't. I mean the collecting bug. The interest, the desire, perhaps even the urge to obtain...
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Investing in Yu-Gi-Oh Cards - A Collectibles Cautionary Tale
If you've been following the collectibles world lately, you probably know that certain categories, like trading cards, have been very...
Why You Should Get A Charitable Donations Appraisal
With the arrival of colder temps and shorter days, we can't help but realize that the year will soon be drawing to a close. And for many,...
Amish Country Auction
On July 15, I attended an auction in Atlantic, PA. Atlantic is a very small town (pop. 77) located in Amish country in Northwestern...
You Can't Judge a Book by Its Cover
Pulling up to the auction site in Greenville, PA, I was a little discouraged that I had made the drive. The porch was crumbling on the...
Baldwin-Reynolds House Museum Tour
The Baldwin-Reynolds House Museum is located in Meadville, PA and available for tours Wednesday through Sunday in the afternoon. These...
Why Appraisals? First in a Series
I tend to be a contemplative person by nature. Often, I like to think about the "why?" of things. Why did that happen? Why is that person...
Managing Expectations
It is an unfortunate fact that part of the job of an appraiser is to sometimes deliver disappointing news. Most often, this comes when...
What do I have?
Oftentimes, an important part of what I do is helping people to "figure out what they have." They may have some stuff that they know is...
Treasures and Meaning
Why do we own the things we do? The obvious answer for many things is that we need them. We need clothes to wear, pots and pans to cook...
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