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When’s the Best Time to Sell your Things?

August 23, 2017by Johanne Yakula Leave a comment

What a question. I can hear you saying “When you need to get rid of them” and that would be true if you are under time constraints. People who are […]

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What's happening to the market value of china and porcelain?

How to Choose an Appraiser for your Antiques

March 10, 2016by Johanne Yakula 4 Comments

There may come a time when you will want, or need to know, how much your – or someone else’s – personal possessions are worth. It might be because you plan to […]

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Old Victrolas still Collectible

Upcoming Talks

March 3, 2015by Johanne Yakula 4 Comments

Just what is an antique? Are you curious about something you own? How old is it? Is it worth anything? I will be teaching a course at Metro Continuing Education on […]

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Why Good Photos help to sell your Antiques.

July 22, 2014by Johanne Yakula 4 Comments

What is your first reaction when you look at this image of the sofa for sale? Would you buy it? I received an email today from a friend who had […]

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Collections can be hard to part with - both emotionally and financially

Why Antique Appraisals ?

December 16, 2013by Johanne Yakula 4 Comments

Winter is never a great time to make changes that would cause you or someone you love to have to move from their home. However, sometimes life throws curve balls. […]

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t's a good idea to know a few things before buying antiques at auction !

The Strange Vocabulary at Auctions

September 24, 2013by Johanne Yakula 5 Comments

I remember the first time I attended an antique auction. I  felt intimidated to be buying antiques on the same level as experienced dealers and collectors. On top of that […]

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Victorian Tea Service

10 Things You Should Know about Selling your Antiques on Consignment

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There comes a time in every one’s life that it is necessary to sell belongings – your own or someone else’s. Garage sales are one way but what if your […]

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Blue Mikado

Inheriting Grandma’s Treasures

February 20, 2013by Johanne Yakula

I enjoy doing estate appraisals because it keeps me connected to the world of antiques I was part of for the years that I owned an antique / home decor […]

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Antique Crystal: Collectible or not?

December 23, 2012by Johanne Yakula

I received an email from a reader this week about crystal. Here it is: “I have a few pieces of crystal that my grandma bought in the forties in New […]

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What’s it Worth- Old Newspapers

December 11, 2012by Johanne Yakula

One of the recurring questions I have had over the years is “Do old newspapers have any value? The paper usually features a significant event in world history or a […]

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