Question by mscarlybobarlysmom: i have a HUGE collection of hummels’ – many questions, can anyone help?
#1 – how would i even start to find an appraiser?
#2 – is it worth holding on to or letting go?
#3 – is ebay the best source to sell, sell, sell?
#4 – i insured them under “homeowners insurance” as “useable goods”, just in case from being displayed in a case, but don’t even know the full worth –
Put it this way, I have hummels’ as far back that I can tell from 1936 up to the late 70′s, My grandmother passed away over 10 years ago and left them to me, I keep them safe, but have never done anything to expand them or have them looked at – I live in Connecticut and roughly have over 200 pieces. I’m now cleaning out my parents basement and more keep popping up along with fenton glass from the 60′s and even an orphan annie ovaltine mug I found on ebay starting bid @ $ 40 this morning and has already gone up to $ 85. Should I bring an antique dealer into the mess of things or will I get scammed? I’d love to keep some items, that have memories, but CASH IS KING!any ideas on where to start
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Go to http://www.mihummel.com for the price list. You could then try to sell them yourself or go to an antique store that will sell them on consignment for you.
Do it yourself on Ebay. An auctioneer will rob you blind on the profits. They will usually take 30% or more of the sale price. With Ebay, you have a worldwide audience. You have a small Gold mine there, the Fenton AND Hummels will fetch a good price.