debodun Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 If any board members saw my posting about the trouble I am having with the emormous house and contents I inhetited, I made a Web site showing some of the nicer items. If anyone is interested or wants to look, here is the address: http://estatesaler.angelfire.com/ I am not trying to sell things on this board, just showing the "tip of the iceberg". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieMarie Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 You have the inventory for your own antique store. I will not be passing this link to my mother or I will end up with the same inheritance lol. Good luck and wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MFG Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 You have some very nice pieces. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Sell it all to an antique store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gardenmom5 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 if you want to sell but not handle it yourself, my suggestion would be to get a qualified professional. a better auction house would be better than one of the plethora of questionable antique stores running around. and just because they're an auction house doesn't mean they know anything . . . . (as the story of the auction house that offered $1500 for a bronze statuette that turned out to be a 'missing' rodin original worth many many times that . . . . fortunately, the owners weren't comfortable with that offer and took it elsehwere. or the 'antique' seller with the missing faberge egg that someone purchased for $15,000 with plans to melt it down for the gold before getting curious. the last faberge egg sold at auction for over $18M.) you want to make sure that whoever is selling a piece, understands that particular market niche. an antiques roadshow appraiser is one of dh clients, and she is very careful to not give estimates on items she isn't qualified on. (she almost learned the hard way when an item she thought was *only* about $500 was really about $15K. fortunately, she put it aside and didn't sell it for the customer.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smudge Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Good Heavens. I feel for you. My DHs granny passed two years ago in June. It took DH's mom (granny's only daughter) a year and a half to go through the items in the house ONE by ONE. Every drawer had to be opened, every bag and boxed checked. I think she brought A LOT of stuff home from Granny's house. Unfortunately DH's parents have a touch of "hoarderitis" as it is and I will be going through all of that stuff again when they pass. Hopefully, DH won't get all sentimental and insist we keep a bunch of stuff..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
momacacia Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I second sell it all to the antique store. They would luuuuuuv it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debodun Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 I appreciate the suggestions made, but I've been this route already, that's why I'm trying to have garage sales now and then. Unfortunately, I hit the antiques market at a bad time when the economy is on a downswing. People seem to be holding on to their money these days and aren't spending it on trinkets and dustcatchers. That's why antique dealers aren't interested - they aren't selling either. Most garage sale attendees that announce what they are seeking want precious metals, military items and sports memoraiblia - just what I DON'T have! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
datgh Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 In the last couple of years I have cleaned out my Grandmother's house and my mother-in-laws house which included a lot of DH's grandmothers items . It is hard to know what to do with it all. I recognize several of the glass pieces in the pictures and have a couple of them that I brought home. I am going to have to call my Mom tonight and thank her as she is currently cleaning out my parents home of the last forty ears since my dad died in October. I am sure I will wind up with a few more items to add to my growing collection. :grouphug: to you. I know it is a lot of work and there are a lot of emotions tied to many things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibraryLover Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Wow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ailaena Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I wanted to believe you were exaggerating, but there were just more and more and more items, and then more pages of items! hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catherine Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Wow-my parents must go to the same auctions as your family members. They have exact duplicates of many of the pink and green depression glass pieces, and the Shirley Temple pitcher! Mom and Dad have a whole set of that. But I second finding a competent auctioneer or auction house. You can even have a "glassware auction", doll auction, farm equipment auction, etc. It will specifically attract buyers and collectors of those pieces and you'll get better prices for the merchandise. Good luck! That will keep you busy for awhile... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debodun Posted May 30, 2014 Author Share Posted May 30, 2014 The few antique dealers that I've had to the house aren't interested in doing an entire etste sale, they all seem to be "cherry picking" (i.e. only wanting to buy the most valuable items, then leave me with the junk to get rid of) and they won't pay anything. Of course, I am aware that thay have to buy as cheaply as possible to maximize their proffit if they sell. I am really looking for "end collectors" that can pay near the real market value for things, but it seems not many people are collecting as even a few years ago. I have a whole luncheon set (27 pieces) of green Depression glass in excellent condition. My mom paid hundreds of dollars for it in 1975 (imagine that in today's dollars). I've only had 3 offers on it and the best was $60. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kathryn Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 It reminds me of my grandmother's house. She loved dishes and I don't think she ever met a knick-knack she didn't purchase and display. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SadieMarie Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 What about an auction house? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mom-ninja. Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Um, wow. Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RanchGirl Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Wow, what a project you inherited! It's a beautiful collection, are you going to keep some of it or are you planning to sell it all? My Mom had a small collection of pink depression glass and she gave most of it to me, and the shelf in our china cabinet broke, destroying several pieces of hers along with some of my grandmothers. I was so upset! I am debating whether to replace them or just try not to care about things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mama Geek Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 When my grandmother passed away we did yard sales and ended up donating a lot of stuff. My brother and I kept what we wanted and let the rest go. It has been several years and I really don't regret it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiguirre Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 How about ebay? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErinE Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Wow. I was tired just seeing all the photographs. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
school17777 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I appreciate the suggestions made, but I've been this route already, that's why I'm trying to have garage sales now and then. Unfortunately, I hit the antiques market at a bad time when the economy is on a downswing. People seem to be holding on to their money these days and aren't spending it on trinkets and dustcatchers. That's why antique dealers aren't interested - they aren't selling either. Most garage sale attendees that announce what they are seeking want precious metals, military items and sports memoraiblia - just what I DON'T have! I met the owner of one of our local antiques store while she was working at a new furniture store. She said business in antiques has gone way down since the recession (hence her working at another job) and younger people don't want antiques to decorate their house. They want modern, simple, clean-looking furniture and no knick-knacks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I didn't see the first post. I'm sure this has been asked--why not an auction?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trulycrabby Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Wow, some really beautiful pieces. My MIL has a collection like that, not nearly as large, abeit cumbersome, that she doesn't know what to do with. I recognise a few of the pieces, such as the Limoges china. Thank you for posting! I enjoyed looking at the photos! :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mathnerd Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 OP, there is a TV show on HGTV called "Cash in the Attic". They bring qualified appraisers to your home and appraise all your valuables. If I were in your position, I would not know where to begin and would call this show or send in an application to the show's producers for them to come to my home and evaluate my inheritacne. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shelly in IL Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Debodun- I am interested in the pink frog - do yu have prices? Please pm me. I'm going to pass this list to my sister. I'd love a pm of any of your jewelry prices as well. Thanks! You could direct email me. Take out spaces. 2 m a m a c h e w @ g m a i l . C o m Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elisabet1 Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 There are some amazing things there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 Wow. You certainly are abundantly blessed with glass wear! ;) those tea pots are gorgeous! I'm not a collector, but they almost make me want to be. We have some of those "Archie and the gang" glasses, too. They were DH's grandmother's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbutton Posted May 30, 2014 Share Posted May 30, 2014 I don't know what kinds of taxes you might be dealing with, but if you know of any historical sites looking for specific items or groups of items, you might be able to donate some of the pieces to reduce your taxes. Many local historical organizations depend on family collections and lots of volunteers to do what they do. My great-aunts (never married) amassed a huge chunk of the history of their small town when it died out. They had tons of items that are valuable for general history (stunning NCR cash register, for instance) and even more items that are valuable from a local history perspective (mining town with a huge immigrant population, etc.). Unfortunately, because of pettiness, much of this stuff will never see the light of day outside of a few individuals. The collection could furnish a huge exhibit, such as a period house or recreated store, with some wonderful, beautiful treasures to be shared for generations, but it's not likely to happen. :-( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnTheBrink Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I absolutely adore your Depression glass. Good luck with the sale! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mom@shiloh Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Oh my. I would find that really depressing. I hope you can find someone who will do an estate sale for you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debodun Posted May 31, 2014 Author Share Posted May 31, 2014 Here some things I found in other cabinets and in the cellar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moxie Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 That is amazing! Was your Mom planning on selling them or just an avid collector? Really beautiful stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acadie Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Wow! Have you tried contacting a glass museum? There's so much variety and history in your mother's beautiful collection. It's so extensive I think you should have someone who is an expert in glass look at it, not just an antique dealer who handles everything. It might be a way to honor your mother's passion for glass to have some choice pieces displayed for future generations. There may be other niche museums that would be interested in other categories of items, too. There's the Jones Museum of Glass and Ceramics in Maine, the Corning Museum of Glass in NY, and a private collector who has a museum of Anchor Hocking pieces. Amy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scrub Jay Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 You could also sell on Etsy. My friend has made herself a nice little income selling garage sale finds on there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 Do you live near a large city? If so, you MIGHT consider doing an ad in ebay for "Enormous Collection of Depression Glass." And then specify that it is for local pick-up only (the thought of doing all this shipping makes me shudder) and that it is to be sold only in whatever lots you determine. I noticed on eBay that "Depression Glass" is a popular search term, and that the subcategories are by color. So maybe you could advertise that you will sell only in lots by color. It's a thought. I don't have a lot of familiarity with Depression Glass, so doing the work to validate what I am about to guess at isn't worth the time to me. But when I was looking at the eBay Depression Glass for sale, it seems like there were certain pieces that brought in decent amounts of money. Selling ten pieces could easily net you $300, if your mother's collection was what it looks like. And as you have many multiples of 10, (alas!) you might be able to make some decent money by selecting out the expensive pieces, and then selling the rest by lots, to be picked up (not shipped). It's just a thought, and please remember that I am not an expert in doing this. I've learned over the years though that a little multiplied by a lot = a really big lot. :0) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 31, 2014 Share Posted May 31, 2014 I also know that there are people who do ebay selling on consignment...that might be another option to look into. I have thought about this myself as we have a ton of books to sell, but I don't want to do the eBaying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
debodun Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 I tried eBay classifieds where you can post items for free. No "nibbles" from that attempt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest inoubliable Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 If any board members saw my posting about the trouble I am having with the emormous house and contents I inhetited, I made a Web site showing some of the nicer items. If anyone is interested or wants to look, here is the address: http://estatesaler.angelfire.com/ I am not trying to sell things on this board, just showing the "tip of the iceberg". I think we all got the point. Too bad none of the suggestions anyone has given you seems to be an option. Perhaps someplace like http://chataboutdg.com/ could be of help? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeenagerMom Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 I am simply swooning over all of the carnival glass! I wish you were close to me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 debodun, if you come across any Heisey plantation ivy (etched ivy on the plantation design), I'd be interested. I'm looking for a cake platter. I also really like the Jeanette snowflake (pink) cake platters. Good luck with all this. I wonder if you might open your own online storefront on Ruby Lane. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kubiac Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 If you decide to sell the stoneware churn or the crocks, please PM me. I am interested. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lurker Posted June 4, 2014 Share Posted June 4, 2014 https://www.replacements.com/ May buy some of your pieces. Also, I think etsy may be the best place for what you have! A listing there is only 20cents, payable monthly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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