How to appraise it yourself.Ten places to find values for your stuff at no cost!
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Look at the SOLD listing on eBay
When using a computer: first search for your item on eBay.com, then click the box that says SOLD ITEMS on the left hand side.
When using a smart phone: first search for your item on eBay.com, then click the filter below the search bar, then show more, then click the SOLD ITEMS box.
You can sort them out by price and see where you think yours falls in comparison to condition etc. Auctions with multiple bids reflect the more practical results rather than buy-it-now sales. You will usually need to reduce the price 25% or more when selling locally because local buyers will not pay full national price.
When using a smart phone: first search for your item on eBay.com, then click the filter below the search bar, then show more, then click the SOLD ITEMS box.
You can sort them out by price and see where you think yours falls in comparison to condition etc. Auctions with multiple bids reflect the more practical results rather than buy-it-now sales. You will usually need to reduce the price 25% or more when selling locally because local buyers will not pay full national price.
Facebook Marketplace & Craigslist
Check trending asking prices by looking up the asking price for your furniture or baseball glove etc. on Facebook Marketplace & Craigslist. Start by searching for your item, then see where yours falls in comparison to desirability and quality. They don't have to be the same exact one, just a good comparison. Most people price theirs too high, so yours might be worth 25% less than the average listing value when comparing yours with others. If you decide to sell your item, offer it at a competitive price compared to others if you want it sold fast.
Your Local Antique Store
Go to your local antique store and ask them what their willing to pay for your box of antique glass or Hummel statues etc. Don't ask the antique store what your items are worth, it's ambiguous. When you ask for a cash offer, it gets you the price that a real person would pay right now. If you decide to sell the item yourself, you can possibly ask two or three times what the antique store offered you for your item. If you don't encounter any interest in your stuff at several resale stores, that might indicate you should consider selling it at a modest price at a yard sale or donate it.
Google, Bing etc.
Google.com and Bing.com search sites are not designed to look up values. But they can still have links to information for that rare item you have. For easier searches, start by searching your item, then click the images link below the search bar. That will render ONLY images of what your looking for and could make the search 10 times easier.
Like with Facebook Marketplace & Craigslist you can check trending asking prices by looking up the shopping price for your furniture or baseball glove etc. Start by searching for your item, then click the shopping link below the search bar. See where yours falls in comparison to desirability and quality. They don't have to be the same exact one, just a good comparison. Most people price theirs too high, so yours might be worth 25% less than the average listing value when comparing yours with others. If you decide to sell your item, offer it at a competitive price compared to others if you want it sold fast.
Like with Facebook Marketplace & Craigslist you can check trending asking prices by looking up the shopping price for your furniture or baseball glove etc. Start by searching for your item, then click the shopping link below the search bar. See where yours falls in comparison to desirability and quality. They don't have to be the same exact one, just a good comparison. Most people price theirs too high, so yours might be worth 25% less than the average listing value when comparing yours with others. If you decide to sell your item, offer it at a competitive price compared to others if you want it sold fast.
For very valuable items
These are additional free resources for historical values, they may require your email for sign up. Look for the sold or past sales link.
Heritage Auctions - World's Largest Collectibles Auctioneer
https://www.ha.com
Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business
https://www.christies.com/en
Sotheby's Fine Art, Jewels, Watches, Wine Auctions & Sales
https://www.sothebys.com/en
Heritage Auctions - World's Largest Collectibles Auctioneer
https://www.ha.com
Christie’s is a world-leading art and luxury business
https://www.christies.com/en
Sotheby's Fine Art, Jewels, Watches, Wine Auctions & Sales
https://www.sothebys.com/en
Or bring your item into a Free Appraisal event
I try to schedule one FREE appraisal event per month. Go to the yesterdaysgems.com INFO page for more details.
