Kinda went through that drill. Age 85++ with a 20-year collection of over 100 antique Ideal reloading tools. Figured the wife had a nice nest egg if I went first. Then it dawned on me that no one one else had my knowledge about these things. My oldest wouldn't want to mess with it and would take $100 from the first offerer. My youngest would put 'em on eBay but wouldn't know what to say.
Put 'em up on eBay myself with all the detailed collectors' info and got three times what I figured they were worth. Haven't looked back yet.
At some point, you gotta let your babies go.
Put ‘em up on eBay myself with all the detailed collectors’ info and got three times what I figured they were worth. Haven’t looked back yet.
Good move. You happened to hit the sweet spot. Interesting items that appeals to folks with money. Collecting tastes change over time and I’ve seen people disappointed when they find out the current value of their antique spoon collection.