Comments on: Point of View on WorthPoint http://www.worthpoint.com/editorial/point-view-worthpoint Get the Most from Your Antiques & Collectibles Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:51:32 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 By: o.c.d.collectibles http://www.worthpoint.com/editorial/point-view-worthpoint/comment-page-1#comment-2275 o.c.d.collectibles Wed, 04 Mar 2009 23:51:18 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2473717#comment-2275 I am enjoying finding all these neat new features on Worthpoint! Thank you for your invitation to be here, it's just overwhelming! I always said that antiques are worth what someone is willing to pay for them. There are always new "trends" in some areas of collectibles and antiques, specifically, in the fashion or vintage clothing areas.So you will see the values change sometimes within months.Vintage Handbags always seem to be "hot" no matter how bad the economy is! (I wonder why that is?) I am enjoying finding all these neat new features on Worthpoint! Thank you for your invitation to be here, it’s just overwhelming! I always said that antiques are worth what someone is willing to pay for them. There are always new “trends” in some areas of collectibles and antiques, specifically, in the fashion or vintage clothing areas.So you will see the values change sometimes within months.Vintage Handbags always seem to be “hot” no matter how bad the economy is! (I wonder why that is?)

]]> By: Lynn Rosack http://www.worthpoint.com/editorial/point-view-worthpoint/comment-page-1#comment-2250 Lynn Rosack Wed, 04 Mar 2009 03:34:38 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2473717#comment-2250 I agree with both Thom & Mike! Know what you're buying, but buy what you like ~ remembering that it's the highest quality pieces that will not only provide the most satisfaction, but prove to be the best investments over time. I agree with both Thom & Mike! Know what you’re buying, but buy what you like ~ remembering that it’s the highest quality pieces that will not only provide the most satisfaction, but prove to be the best investments over time.

]]> By: Mike Wilcox http://www.worthpoint.com/editorial/point-view-worthpoint/comment-page-1#comment-2156 Mike Wilcox Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:23:27 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2473717#comment-2156 As having been in this business since the early 60's I have to be the contrarian here. Antiques are not a very good investment in terms of liquidity, but if you collect the highest quality pieces they do tend to hold their value well. Those are the pieces one should consider for investment purposes, and only as a part of your overall investment portfolio (10-20%) The main concern being is the type of item you collect and Demographics. In the case of 20th Collectibles such as Hummel or Royal Doulton figurines, you would have lost your shirt this past two years. This is a result of children of long time collectors dumping their parent's Estate collections on a already sagging market.It's almost a good time to buy " the Best of the Best", but this market slump is not over yet. As having been in this business since the early 60′s I have to be the contrarian here. Antiques are not a very good investment in terms of liquidity, but if you collect the highest quality pieces they do tend to hold their value well. Those are the pieces one should consider for investment purposes, and only as a part of your overall investment portfolio (10-20%)

The main concern being is the type of item you collect and Demographics. In the case of 20th Collectibles such as Hummel or Royal Doulton figurines, you would have lost your shirt this past two years. This is a result of children of long time collectors dumping their parent’s Estate collections on a already sagging market.It’s almost a good time to buy ” the Best of the Best”, but this market slump is not over yet.

]]> By: Tom http://www.worthpoint.com/editorial/point-view-worthpoint/comment-page-1#comment-1965 Tom Tue, 24 Feb 2009 07:49:23 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2473717#comment-1965 Thom is correct when he says that, even in these tough economic times, so many worthwhile collectibles are coming onto the market. Recognizing values of collectibles will provide an edge in acquiring additional high value books, silver, gold, coins, etc. to add to your collectible portfolio at a lower cost to you. That is, if you can take advantage of it. Thom is correct when he says that, even in these tough economic times, so many worthwhile collectibles are coming onto the market.

Recognizing values of collectibles will provide an edge in acquiring additional high value books, silver, gold, coins, etc. to add to your collectible portfolio at a lower cost to you. That is, if you can take advantage of it.

]]> By: Thom http://www.worthpoint.com/editorial/point-view-worthpoint/comment-page-1#comment-1867 Thom Thu, 19 Feb 2009 17:20:26 +0000 http://www.worthpoint.com/?p=2473717#comment-1867 The final paragraph sums up the Antique and Auction world. This is the best time to buy if you buy right. Know what you are buying, research it to make sure it is what you think it is and most important, like what you are buying. So if for some reason the piece doesn't accrue in value you can still enjoy it. This is a great time to buy and collect! Thom The final paragraph sums up the Antique and Auction world.

This is the best time to buy if you buy right. Know what you are buying, research it to make sure it is what you think it is and most important, like what you are buying. So if for some reason the piece doesn’t accrue in value you can still enjoy it.

This is a great time to buy and collect!

Thom

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