Newletter 11/8/09 w Terry Kovel

 

                                                               This just in…

Recently I had the pleasure of interviewing Terry Kovel on episode 86 of the AuctionWally Show. I would say that Terry is probably the most knowledgeable person in the world on antiques and collectible. After all, her and her husband Ralph invented the antiques price guide.

 

On that episode, you’ll hear Terry talk the value of items we all have in our homes, unconventional use of antiques and much more.

 

Here’s a slide show review of the 42nd edition of Kovels ACPG I just published in my Examiner.com column.

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                                         eBay shuts down “Murderabilia” auction

The auctions consisted of  10 items, including several sketches by  Scott Roeder, doctor Tiller’s accused killer. Within hours of the items being listed, EBay took down the auction items…read the rest of the story.

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                                        Lock of  Elvis Presley’s hair at auction:

 

An auction gallery in England will put a lock of Elvis Presley’s hair on the auction block on November 14th.

The strand of hair from the King of Rock and Roll was saved for years by fan, Thomas B. Morgan Jr. He says he acquired it from Homer Gill Gilland, Mr. Presley’s personal barber. 

The auction house,  Henry Aldridge & Son said the lock will be accompanied by letters, certification, and has a pre-auction estimate of  150 pounds to 250 pounds ($250 to $415).

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                             Tips for settling an estate

Estate sale company phone interview questions:

1. What are your companies set-up and Estate Sales fees? Are there any debris removal cost? What are your lead time requirements, do you have room on your schedule?
2. How long have you been in the Estate Sales business?
3. What is important to you about your service?
4. How many Estate Sales a month does your company conduct?
5. What is one of your biggest success stories?

If you’re in the San Francisco area, you’ll want to look at the website of my friend Martin Codina who owns Fine Estate Liquidation 

The above estate sales question roster was courtesy of him.

 

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                                               There’s gold in them there hills!

 

With gold soaring to over $1,100 per .oz, people are starting to search for bargains at auction. One such place that gold can be found is at auction houses and galleries. Many of these venues have opened up to real-time online bidding. 

 

The coin below sold, a 2009 1 oz Gold Eagle - Brilliant Uncirculated sold for $1,300 plus a $234.00 bidder’s premium.

 

 

   

Last week on the Selling Circus, we heard from Chuck Hester the editor at iContact.com. He filled us in on the best ways to grow your contact list.  I always get folks who ask which company I use and if  I am happy with them. I am, and the company is  iContact, click here to find out more.

                                                   Upcoming:

 

 November 9th, on The Selling Circus

Monday evening, 8pm ET. We’ll feature an interview with Monk, an very talented indie musician who has made a name for himself, not only with his music, but his ability to completely write,mix,  produce and market it. Learn how he did it as we interview him on episode 21. Of course if you miss the show live,  you can always listen to it in the archive at any time.
You can find a full ep’s worth of music free at http://monk-music-monk.com/
Be careful, it’s addictive.

 

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Tuesday or thereabouts: ep87 of The AuctionWally Show.

 

Audio appraisals with AuctionWally:

 

On the next uploaded episode of the AWS, I’ll post audio appraisals with an accompanying slideshow. Some will be from clients, other appraisals will be chosen from those who email a request with pictures and a question about the item they have.

 

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                                                   Done:

                                     Antiques Appraisal Day

 

      I had the 3rd AuctionWally Appraisal Day at the Overlook in Charlton MA. I’ll have the results of that event soon at http://auctionwally.com/events

 

If you’d like information about how to run one of these no overhead fundraisers, contact me at wkolenda@gmail.com

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                                               Ask an Auctioneer

Don’t forget if you have a question about antiques, collectibles or auctions, other than the specific value of an item, email me at wkolenda@gmail.com (a few good .jpg pics of any items is essential.)

 

This week’s  contest question: 

 

 

What’s the 3rd business from the top listed in the resource directory of Selling Your Valuables ?

 

The first person to email me at wkolenda@gmail.com with the correct answer is the winner, it’s that easy. Now of course, I’ll need a way to get that package to the winner, so send your snail mail address along with your contest answers. The prize is a neat collectibles surprise envelope which includes things found in a recent estate purchase I made. Things likely to be in said envelope are vintage postcards, ephemera and who knows what?

 

 

If you have an ecommerce business, in the antiques and collectibles genre, your link may be a perfect sponsor fit in this newsletter:

If’ you’d like to know more, please contact me at: wkolenda@gmail.com

 

See the best collectibles video podcast at http://Collectiblescornertv.com
Tammy Kahn Fennell provides tips, interviews and news with a lot of fun.

 

 

Did you know that iCollector.com is an online portal into hundreds of auctions from live venues ? You can bid live and even contact the auction houses to see if you can send your quality consignment to be featured in an upcoming auction!

 

Do you need anything, ANYTHING in an antique supply?  Because if you do, odds are that you can get it at a great price online at Golden’s Antique Supply.

Until next time, 

thanks for reading, and remember, it’s not spam if your requested the content ;)