ANTIQUE or Shabby Chic? Appraise & Sell Like a Pro! [Paperback]

Leslie Goodwin (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 31, 2011

So you just inherited Grammy's heirlooms? You got a good deal at the thrift shop...maybe you could make a tidy profit. You bought a storage locker? Your garage is full of goodies. You may want to sell. You don't want to give them away but you need a little help. You want to know what you've got. Is it worth anything? Should you keep it...or sell it? Should you hire an expensive appraiser...or can you do it yourself? And where do you sell it? This book will teach you how to: IDENTIFY IT: Trash or treasure? Should you toss it, keep it or sell it? SMART SEARCH like the pros. Find the value in minutes with little or no cost. SELL IT: Get paid faster, get what it's worth, 9 ways to sell online or off. This is what you need to know now. Fun to read, concise and written in clear language so you can be up to speed fast. Inside: How to sell on eBay and Craigslist, how to use PayPal, how to smart search, how to sell silver for scrap, how to read silver marks, how to appraise fine art, how to spot the most obvious repros, how to sell, how to get free appraisals from pros, how to work with dealers, how to sell at auction, how to save money while you value your valuables, how to decide what to keep and what to sell? Even tips for conservation and restoration. Condensed into the most essential information so you can learn fast and have fun researching your heirlooms and valuables. The BOOKMARKS section at the end is a gold mine of online resources to save time and money. NEW--never before published and recently written featuring the latest tools and techniques in simple, concise language with humor sprinkled throughout. Whether you have heirlooms to research, you buy storage lockers or shop at thrift stores, this is the one reference you need now. Even seasoned traders will pick up some pointers. Also available in electronic edition on Amazon.com and Barnes & Noble.com. Start right now at home, learning how to identify, appraise or sell with no money out of pocket! THIS BOOK WILL PAY FOR ITSELF a hundred times over.

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About the Author

Leslie Goodwin is a professional antiques dealer and conservator with 20 years experience in selling and appraising. She appraised on the first U.S. Antiques Roadshow. She has sold thousands on items online and off and some of her folk art is currently featured in a museum exhibit in Santa Fe, NM. She has published dozens of feature articles and worked as a magazine editor. She has sold everywhere from flea markets to high end prestigious antiques shows.

Product Details

• Paperback: 54 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (October 31, 2011)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1463790228
• ISBN-13: 978-1463790226
• Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 5.5 x 0.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #714,105 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shop & sell like a pro, August 3, 2011

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ClarkWorld - See all my reviews

This review is from: ANTIQUE or Shabby Chic? Appraise & Sell Like a Pro! (Kindle Edition)

I'm an avid amateur and found tons of helpful information in this well-written book. It's hugely boosted my confidence level - my "eye" is better and I can make better decisions about the items I'm looking at. I'd recommend this for all levels, whether you're a novice or experienced pro. SO MUCH great advice and solid information!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars ANTIQUE or Shabby Chic? How to Sell or Appraise Like a Pro!, June 12, 2011

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antiques4me - See all my reviews

This review is from: ANTIQUE or Shabby Chic? Appraise & Sell Like a Pro! (Kindle Edition)

EXCELLENT book. Easy to read, clearly and competently written. How to sell, identify or appraise your own goods. I am a dealer and I got a lot of online tips here. Best sites for research and pricing. If you never sold on eBay but you want to, buy this! Bookmarks at end with dozens of refs. GET IT!