posted on April 6, 2008 01:43:55 PM new
Bill - I took on an estate as a TA. The woman (in her 70's) is getting rid of items that were her mother's, father's and husband's. Her father collected stamps and there's a good size collection here. From what I've seen there are stamps from the late 1800's through the 1950's including first day covers. Should I sell this as a collection or sell each book individually? I don't have the time it would take to research every stamp since this is a rather large estate and I have another one I'm doing, as well. Is there another way you'd recommend? I do intend to research what they've sold for on EBay.
Thanks!!!!! I don't have photos yet. Just brought the van load of stuff home.
posted on April 6, 2008 06:54:17 PM new
Cheryl, when your a TA on an estate sale do you ever offer to buy any of the items outright?
(for yourself, something you really like, not for later sale on eBay)
posted on April 7, 2008 04:20:51 AM new
Zippy - I'm sure Jane is not telling me to shill.
Jane - I have bought something outright. I bought two pairs of the shoes I have up from the person I'm selling them for. I just couldn't resist them. This woman has me selling Hummels,which I love and a S&P shaker collection. Another weakness. I've had to put the blinders on! LOL!
