The trouble with most of this 'stuff' is that the monetary value is unknown to the owners. They are fully aware of the sentimental value, and sometimes even the history, but the market value is often a mystery to them.
At Riches Antiques and Collectibles, we offer market value* estimates at the rate of $50 hour to research the value of your items. Any information you can provide to us will prove invaluable in determining a fair market value. This includes place of origin of the article, first date you know of it to exist, previous ownership etc.
If you plan to consign your item in our store, we will waive the estimate fees. We require that you leave your article on consignment with us for at least a 90 day period for those we have done estimates on. We will contact you after 90 days for a continuation of your consignment agreement. We reserve the right to assume ownership of any items for which we cannot contact the owner for a period of 90 days or longer. For items that you set the price of, there is no minimum consignment period, however, the maximum still applies.
Our consignment fee is 33.3% on Antiques and 40% on second hand items. For large furniture items or other items that take more than one person to handle, our fee is 40%. Please see our consignment form for details on how to consign any goods with us, or have us do an assessment on your articles.
Contact us for information on how to send photos of your item, or bring it in to the store any time for us to take photos and give it a 'hands on' look.
Check our "seeking" page to see if others are looking for your antiques, treasures, or collectibles.
*Because we are not an 'accredited antique dealer' we do not offer insurance or written appraisals. Please consult your Yellow Pages for accredited antique appraisals.