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Do you want to write for our Newspaper? Get in touch: newspaper advfn. Based on variables like condition, player, and year, a card can be sold online for thousands of dollars. These mini vases measure just four inches tall but pack a decorative punch. The plush collectable toys that were popular in the s have massive resale value on sites like Ebay, especially if the tag is still attached and the item is in mint condition.
While many are only worth a few dollars, some of the limited edition toys have sold for up to half a million dollars online.
The company followed its original Radiola line with Art Deco-style console and wooden radios that dominated the marketplace in the '30s and '40s. Plastic was all the craze post-WWII, and RCA answered with sleek, colorful tube radios make of Bakelite and, later, other nonresin plastics, like this trio pictured. Yep, that record player is worth something too! If you were lucky enough to get your hands on a pair of Super Bowl tickets back in the day, you could earn a big payout from holding onto them.
Of course, it depends on the popularity of the game, as well. Vintage clothing and accessories, such as scarves, handbags, and belts, can bring prices in the thousands, and even the tens of thousands if they bear a designer name such as Hermes, Louis Vuitton or Chanel. Less-famous name-brand items can be snagged at more affordable prices. Then find a great dry cleaner. Samantha is one of the original American Girl dolls, and if yours is still in good condition with her original clothes and accessories, she could go for thousands of dollars.
Initially, the company made wooden toys, but by , they had moved into cast iron and aded decorative items such as banks, door knockers, and the very popular figural doorstops.
Cast of molten pig iron and scrap iron that was poured into a sand mold, the hand-painted doorstops came in a wide range of subjects including dogs, houses, fictional characters, and dozens of blooming flower baskets. Handwoven Persian rugs appreciate a lot over the years—although it takes a long time for that to happen. That rug your great-grandparent purchased may just be worth something now. Rugs that are more than years old are considered antiques and their price is determined by size, material, knot-density, condition, and design.
Of course, as with anything, rare comic books hold more value than common editions. In fact, a rare copy could be worth millions. But don't fret: More common books could still make you hundreds. Not too bad. Also keep an eye on the latest superhero movies when digging through your vintage comic books. They might hold your pocket change, but old banks hiding out in your home might be worth a lot more. Though a simple piggy bank might not get you far, if you have something with a mechanical feature, you could be in luck.
The Mechanical Bank Collectors of America have been seeking out these contraptions since Looks like being a bookworm could pay off. If you happen to have a first edition of a popular book, go ahead and dust off the cover because it could net you thousands of dollars. Sites like Biblio can help you determine potential values. Made only from to , this Ball brand mason jar could double as a dispenser for a coffee grinder.
The short production window gives it considerable cache. Twenty five years ago collectors would have had to travel great distances to view, buy and then collect pieces. Today thousands of miles can be covered from the comfort of your home. A warning here! It can become extremely addictive!!
We run online auctions throughout the year. Those pieces won't hold as much value as examples entirely decorated by hand. Dealers also report that these hand-painted pieces of Limoges featuring colorful roses are getting harder and harder to find, thus driving up prices. Rose-adorned cups and saucers seem to be particularly interesting to collectors, followed by plates, vases and other pieces.
While not all things made in the late 40s through the early s are in huge demand, decorative collectibles with a decidedly modern look to them have never been more popular. These objects reflect the forward-thinking design of the era that broke away from traditional decorating themes. Whether it's dinnerware with an atomic motif or a piece of furniture envisioned by a well-known modernist like Harry Bertoia or Arne Jacobsen, it pays to learn to recognize Mid-Century style.
Also, keep in mind that it's because of this popularity that many reproductions of Mid-Century furniture designs exist. Another thing to look for when you're out foraging estate and garage sales is unusual sterling silver objects.
From antique jewelry to small collectibles, these can be quick sellers if you choose pieces with flair. I had two just last week. One was a sterling Dickens bookmark, and the other was a sterling pin with figures from The Mikado," reports Janine Shaw, a dealer at Ruby Lane.
Many larger sterling antiques, like tea services and serving dishes, can be a hard sell these days, but smaller items are a great investment when you can get them at the right price. Just be sure to study up on your silver marks basics before heading out to make sure what you're buying is really sterling silver. Actively scan device characteristics for identification. Use precise geolocation data.
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