Vexing Estate Executor Issues: Finding Value in a Collection (5/20/13)
We are a society of collectors. From bottle caps to art to old newspapers, our collections fill the closets and … More >>

Hofner Violin Bass’ Long and Winding Road into Rock ’n’ Roll History (5/9/13)
It’s no secret that celebrity endorsements increase a product’s sales. It doesn’t seem to make any difference whether the endorsement … More >>

Five Appraisal Options for First-Time Estate Executors (5/1/13)
My friend Stan showed me the inventory that he’d just completed for his uncle’s estate. He was proud of his … More >>

Jukeboxes and Collecting Make Beautiful Music Together (4/10/13)
It commands attention: this icon of the 1950s is outfitted with sparkling chrome, flashy fins, gleaming bumpers, taillights and a … More >>

Refinish Your Antique Furniture? It’s a Question of Value (3/20/13)
That crisp new $20 bill in your wallet is more valuable than the worn $20 you got as change from … More >>

Investing in a Steinway: How to tell if that Piano for Sale is Worth the Price (3/15/13)
The investment value of Steinway pianos has long been touted by piano dealers. In their sales training, Steinway teaches an … More >>

Putting together an Executor’s Estate Settlement Team is no Game (3/11/13)
In odd moments, I occasionally daydream about creating a board game titled “Estate Settlement.” Yeah, I know what you’re thinking; … More >>

Wayne Henderson’s Hand-Made Guitars are the Perfect Collectible (1/23/13)
Henderson guitars are certainly not the most expensive hand-made acoustic guitars. At about $5,000 (plus or minus) when new, their … More >>

The Top 5 Liquidation Mistakes Made by Untrained Estate Executors (1/14/13)
To the uninitiated, being chosen as executor of an estate would seem to be an honor; it’s an indication that … More >>

Online Celebrity Fundraising Auctions: A Look Back at the One that Started It All (12/31/12)
What does a guitar from Carlos Santana, a boxing glove from Mohammed Ali and an audience with the Pope have … More >>