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The Smart Collector
A lively column for today's traditional and online collectors. Arnet covers the broad collectible beat with style and expertise.
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Q: My collection of postcards from the early 1900s numbers more than 550 cards. --Gerald, Lima, Ohio. A: Smart collectors know that postcard buyers collect by categories such as flowers, specific states, holidays and so forth.
CORRECTION: Exposition Piece vs. Commercial Knockoff: Smart Collectors Know the Difference
Q: Your column ran a photo of a $56,250 red and white cameo glass vase by Thomas Webb. --Kevin, Wilmington, N.C. A: We've said it here before: When you think you own something like an item in a photo with this column, read the accompanying text.
Exposition Piece vs. Commercial Knockoff: Smart Collectors Know the Difference
Q: Your column ran a photo of a $56,250 red and white cameo glass vase by Thomas Webb. --Kevin, Wilmington, N.C. A: We've said it here before: When you think you own something like an item in a photo with this column, read the accompanying text.
A Good Appraisal Is Worth Paying For
We received an e-mailed complaint from a Richmond, Va., reader concerning experts and the public. The writer is a needlework artist and businesswoman who creates custom personalized pillows, throws and more.
With Rare 'Presleyana,' It's the Nuances that Drive Value
Q: I have an original Elvis recording, a "Perfect for Parties Highlight" demo from RCA. --Sharen, Tucson, Ariz. A: Smart collectors know that, with Elvis recordings, serious money lies in his records made specifically for promotional use.
If You're Selling Something Special, Do Your Homework First
Q: I've decided to sell a Belter sofa, a gentleman's chair, one or two side chairs, and two slipper chairs. --Carolyn, Claremore, Okla. A: A chair and sofa seen in photos are handsome.
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