How to Buy or Sell — Paperweights

The media likes reporting the high prices of antique French paperweights. For many years, the value was rising so quickly that paperweights were considered a better investment than stocks or real estate. Unfortunately, few of us will ever discover the rare antique paperweight in fine condition that would sell for over $258,500 (a record price […]

How to Buy or Sell — Glass

Glass is one of the most difficult types of antiques to identify and price. Few pieces are marked, reproductions abound, and quality is not always the reason for a price. A novice will have great difficulty (some experts do, too) in identifying reproductions. It is a major task to learn the names of the many […]

How to Buy or Sell — Bottles and Go-Withs

Bottles can be divided into two separate selling markets. Modern figural bottles like Jim Beam, Ezra Brooks, and Avon have been collected for the past 50 years. They became very popular collectibles, almost a fad, with dozens of companies making special bottles to appeal to customers with all sorts of interests. Some were copies of […]