EBay, Collectors, Flea Market & Antiques

TomSlick

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9. That's probably how I'll end up going.

Wed Dec 20, 2023, 10:10 PM

Dec 2023

I simply cannot invest the time to deal with this in a fashion designed for maximum results. It would take a big return to cover my usual hourly rate. The problem is that we are in a small town in south Arkansas. I am concerned that the market will be too small.

I have always believed mom's "collectibles" have little real value. Mom was raised dirt-poor and always wanted to surround herself with pretty things. She loved the stuff and the money spent brought her joy. If I could get a quarter of the money she sunk into this stuff, I would be thrilled.

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I stumbled on this forum and have a question. [View all] TomSlick Dec 2023 OP

Group the ones that are from same maker or have sinkingfeeling Dec 2023 #1

Thanks. TomSlick Dec 2023 #7

House clean out companies but you'll get 30 cents on the dollar bucolic_frolic Dec 2023 #2

Use some of the proceeds to hire a reputable elderly law attorney. rubbersole Dec 2023 #3

One of my partners is a good elder law attorney. TomSlick Dec 2023 #6

If you know that there are high end items in there DFW Dec 2023 #4

That's helpful. TomSlick Dec 2023 #5

You might find a house tag/estate sale business Marthe48 Dec 2023 #8

That's probably how I'll end up going. TomSlick Dec 2023 #9

It is surprising whatr has value and what doesn't Marthe48 Dec 2023 #10

Thanks. TomSlick Dec 2023 #11