Monday, February 08, 2016

Treasure Hunting Tips




  1. Modern colorful glass vases and sculptures are really popular right now.  I'm talking about large and over 15 inches high.
  2. Star Trek and Star Wars memorabilia of all kinds is getting lots of attention but particularly robots and space guns.  We are suckers for a good movie, don't you agree?
  3. Wristwatches with large round faces worn as bracelets are currently in style, working or not.
  4. The Chinese market is decreasing and has been since January 2012.  The higher priced items (top 20%) are still selling well for now.
  5. Traditional furniture made in the '50's through '80's are wanted by those in traditional houses.  Manufacturers Kittinger, Baker and Widdicomb to name a few.
  6. Vintage guitars from the '60's through 2000 are selling for hundreds and even thousands of dollars.
  7. Collectors who can identify the patterns, age, etc. of decorated dishes and bowls by Pyrex and Corning Ware are seriously buying them up.
  8. Appealing to decorators as well as collectors are wooden sleds, old snowshoes, skis, gut-strung wooden tennis racquets or ice skates with iron blades form Europe.  The price is going up, up, up with their increasing rarity.
  9. Posters, toys, patches, badges and even a real full size _______ are hot!  Can you guess what I am talking about?
  10. Young buyers are attracted to sixties furniture and accessories with a modern look.
  11. Soda bottles and milk bottles with enameled lettering are becoming more valuable, especially those with pictures or sayings.  Patriotic slogans are a plus.  Just beware of fakes because they are out there.
OK, already.  You won't let me have any fun.  The answer to 9 above is ...
Motorcycle.  Anything motorcycle is HOT right now!!!


Resource:  Kovel's Collector's Tip Sheet brochure
Contact them for a free copy of their newsletter, "Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles" 

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