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If they don’t want it, try to sell it privately, where you control the selling
WHAT’S IT WORTH ANTIQUES MINUTE price, and where the buyer must pick it up.
When all else fails, send it to Auction, with realistic value expectations, and
BY: Mike Ivankovich hope for the best. And when it fails to sell for what you expected, remember
what I told you: “Twice the Size - Half the Price”.
WHAT’S IT WORTH: “But Mike, I paid $2500 for that Armoire 20 years
ago. Yet it only sold for $100 at Auction. What happened?” said my client. My
TWICE THE SIZE – HALF THE PRICE response: “It was too big, it was too difficult to move, and it was no longer in

In life “Bigger is Usually Better”. But this is not always so when dealing demand today”. Always remember this: It doesn’t matter what you paid for
with Antiques & Collectibles. Perhaps “Bigger is Better” when dealing with something. What matters is how much interest and demand there is for it today.
such things as Diamonds or Gold Bars. But when it comes to Furniture, in my Mike Ivankovich is an Auctioneer, Appraiser, Home Downsizing Expert, and host of the “What’s It Worth? Ask
business we often follow the expression “Twice the Size - Half the Price”. Mike the Appraiser” Radio Show. Now in its 6th year, “What’s It Worth” airs on Friday mornings from on the
The problem with large and heavy furniture is that it must be moved, and Internet at: www.WBCB1490.com. You can also visit his Radio Show Web Site: www.AskMikeTheAppraiser.
usually multiple times. Let’s consider an Armoire, for example. It will usually com If your local station doesn’t carry “What’s It Worth” tell them they need to add it to their programing
take 2-3 people and a truck to move this massive circa 1900 closet-substitute. mix. If you know anyone who needs any Personal Property Appraisal work, or if you need a Speaker for an
upcoming meeting or event, call Mike at (215)-264-4304, or visit: michaelivankovichMEETINGSPEAKER.com
If being sold at Auction, it must be delivered to the Auction Center.
Once sold at Auction, it must moved to the Buyer’s location, and it won’t fit
into a car. Therefore, only those with a truck (usually the dealers) can remove
it on Auction day, which seriously limits the pool of potential buyers and Antiques
depresses the sale price. primitives
If it’s exhibited at an Antique Show, Flea Market, or other temporary collectibles
location, additional moves and moving expense will be incurred. furniture
And eventually it will probably have to be delivered to the final retail Militaria
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