Comments on: When Collections Lose Value: Why Some Collectibles Don’t Hold Their Prices

By: Carolyn Coddington

Carolyn Coddington — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 23:33:13 +0000

I’ve been yard saleing and thrift store buying for around 3 yrs. now and then reselling on ebay for a very handsome profit.That is until about a year ago when our economy really started effecting collectors.I was selling but selling so little that it was all going out to list my items.I still go picking but I’ve stopped selling until our economy gets better.It is a very good time to find interesting things because people are trying to make a buck to survive.Its a great time to get a deal and I will never get tired of looking:)

By: John

John — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 15:40:25 +0000

Great thoughts, but on the “online” comment I disagree, to much fraud has been comitted and still is happening, everyone has a different limit, but I tend to think around 1000.- to be lost is for most of us too much to have a nice evening after.
So maybe ebay and other auction platforms will disappear again!? I can certainly not see it happen but I for one would not miss it a bit!
Thanks you

By: Jeanette Mayhugh

Jeanette Mayhugh — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 14:52:27 +0000

Great Article. Like your Website… new to me but will check in often. I agree with John. We have a large mall in North Texas and have also seen a surge in business and sales. I feel in part because of TV shows like The Pickers, Pawn Stars, Storage Wars, etc. Also, due to the economy, people are dragging things out of their attics and closets to turn into cash. Lots of new stuff. We often have to be the ones to tell them some of their items aren’t as valuable as they may have been 10-15 years ago.

By: Pat W.

Pat W. — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 19:31:42 +0000

Hi John, What is selling in your shop? And…in what region of the country are you located? Thanks.

By: John

John — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 15:16:30 +0000

This article makes a great point regarding the depressed value of traditional antiques and collectibles, though things go in cycles. What was up, is now down, what was down is now up. As a shop owner I am starting to see an increase in sales and the prices I am getting for most items, maybe the economy, maybe an uptick in the market for antiques. Who knows, all I can say is just buy smart!

By: Pat W.

Pat W. — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:55:33 +0000

Thank you, Liz. I agree with you.

By: Liz Holderman

Liz Holderman — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 02:02:05 +0000

Pat – The genuine Imari from the 17th and 18th centuries can still sell for very high prices. It is sought-after by designers and collectors. But I think the newer Imari (the name now represents a style rather than a region) has experienced a decline. The pieces from the early 19th century still seem to sell very well, depending on the rarity and quality, but the many reproductions from China have hurt the modern market.

By: kathyt

kathyt — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 01:06:10 +0000

Great article, came at the right time. I have lots of collectables that I’m working on selling and I’m finding that some are not worth as much I had thought. I’ve adjusted my prices to reflect this. Thanks

By: Pat W.

Pat W. — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 23:05:47 +0000

Excellent article and when you think about it, it really makes sense. My question is about Japanese Imari. I have avidly collected for years. Is it still good or has it decreased in value?

By: SFitas

SFitas — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 20:32:01 +0000

Great article thanks!