Practical advice from our team on valuing, selling, and caring for fine art, antiques, jewelry, silver, coins, and estates.
Items like antiques, art, and jewelry can hold a great deal of financial worth, but you won’t be able to sell them for the same price in every…
Read the articleIf you have luxury clothing, bags, jewelry, or other items you no longer use, this might be a great time to try consignment. You may be able to…
Read the articleYou might be surprised by how lucrative the vintage designer purse market is. Part of the reason designer purses are popular is because they’re renowned for holding their…
Read the articleMost guitar collectors start out as players. You might gravitate toward a certain guitar because it produces a unique sound or was used by a player you admire.…
Read the articleAt Fruitcocktail Collectables, customers regularly ask us whether it makes sense to choose an auction or a different sales method, like an estate sale or consignment. In this…
Read the articleThe two most important things to think about when considering selling estate jewelry under auction consignment are how the process works and which jewelry sells. We’ll walk you…
Read the articleIf you are unsure of the value or origin of your item, you may wish to have it appraised. Some auction companies have in-house appraisers who can help…
Read the articleAt Fruitcocktail Collectables, we can help you determine whether an auction is right for you or whether it makes more sense to choose another sales method, like an…
Read the articleConsignment is where you entrust a third party business or retailer (the consignee) to sell your possessions for you (the consigner). In return, they take a percentage of…
Read the articleYou may find yourself overwhelmed and wondering how to start getting rid of all the items you don’t need. Alternatively, you may see this as an exciting opportunity…
Read the articleWe provide free consultations on estate sales, auctions, appraisal services, and consignment items. The Fruitcocktail team will come to your location. Give us a call at (206) 669-0540 or contact us through our online form.
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