Collecting treasures: protect Following a few simple tips to collectibles can and get their value to store.
I often tell people that there is a market for everything. Believe it or not, people will pay big bucks for Old Banger labels, unopened boxes of cereal from the 1980s, old pens, old comics and many other collectibles. But they will not open their wallets when firecracker labels are damaged, opened cereal boxes, feathers and bones comics do not work are low.
Unfortunately, in today's busy world we live in, many people do not take the time to save his collection complete, or do not realize they do not hurt to save properly. If you have a large collection, or you're just trying to keep their valuables, consider these tips:
- Keep a detailed inventory. There are many programs out there that inventory as Capture My assets and Este 4 software and applications to your phone as Know Your Stuff , that can help. But even if a handwritten list that will help you keep track, where to keep the elements, especially if it crated and out of sight for a long time remains stored.
- Control of the time. How many of you have stored parts of the boxes in the garage or attic? You could be exposure to excessive heat, insects, and other factors such as humidity. Some antiques can also be damaged if too much light is exposed.
- Be careful when cleaning. This is difficult because some items are best left alone, while others can be cleaned, if it carefully. It is recommended that an item so that you can arrange an appraiser before cleaning no harm, how to ask the removal of part of the patina on the furniture. For some items, you can use soft hair brush, moisture-free compressed air, distilled water or isopropyl alcohol. Do not use chemicals. Again, consult an expert before cleaning a collector's item.
- Keep toys original boxes, jewelry, Hummels -. Must remain in the area In fact, everything that came in a box. If you've never opened it even better! I saw a figure sell vintage GI Joe for $ 150, because the included box and was in good condition.
- Keep receipts and original documents proving the origin. This is often the ultimatum. Or you can prove that it is genuine or not is the question. Keep receipts in the box with these products whenever possible, so that they do not get misplaced. Not the tape to the box element, because the tape can damage the case.
Remember: It's always a good idea to at least one other person knows where to find a detailed inventory. Fortunately, he is his collection to sell in their own terms, but in this way not to fight in an emergency, your parents or friends to understand what you have collected and where the items are stored.
Erik Hoyer co-owner of the auction and the allocation EJ Glendale ( www.ejsauction.com ) and J. Levine Auction & Appraisal in Scottsdale. To reach him erik@ejsauction.com or EJs_Auction on Twitter.
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