[Republicus2001]

in what area of the country are you?

[pandoraou812]

I have used David Rago and been very happy with his auctions. It depends on what you have and what you think the value is. Sometimes great great grandmother's silver isn't as valuable as you were told. I would get at least 3 appraisals from reputable dealers. We used to have an antique store a few years back and my husband knows prices better then I do. You can sell out right to a dealer or you can put your items into a good auction. I would have a reserve price put on anything I was auctioning.

[Jaysun]

Republicus2001 has posed an important question. My wife and I are antique fanatics in a way. It's the only furniture, it seems, that increases in value. Please provide us with a bit more information.

Where are you?

What have you? Furniture? Pottery? Paintings?

Do you want to insure it or sell it?

There are some sites that will give you a rough appraisal via the net with pics. There should also be some local appraisers in your phone book.

[ladyinred]

I was an antique dealer until recently. The first thing I must tell you is, that you need a certified appraiser, look in the phone book, to get the best price. If you take the items to a dealer to sell them, you will not get top price. We will buy them, but have to make a profit, so the price will be lower than if you sell to a private party. But get an appraisal first if possible.

[pandoraou812]

David Rago from Antique Roadshow does have a website which may help you. heres the link http://www.ragoarts.com/buying_appraisals.php

[Cruising Speed]

you can try WIW2U.com, it is an online appraisal site that cost $10 a throw. I am one of their online appraisers. You can also try the International Society of Appraisers website for an appraiser in your area.