I have to admit that there a parts of the decorating business that are not my strong suit, knowing the history and value of some of my clients treasurers falls into that category....that was until yesterday!!!! I met Debbie & Stacey McArdle of Iron Horse Appraisers and Estate Sales...these ladies know their stuff! Debbie is an Appraiser and Stacey runs the Estate Sale side of the business. Their knowledge is amazing and so interesting, but what sets them apart is the care they take with their clients and their beloved things. Debbie is so kind in pointing out that even though WE may think that Aunt Millie's vase should be worth hundreds, it truly only has a value that the market will bear. If nobody is looking for that particular item, then the value decreases, when Aunt Millie's vase is in high demand, then the value skyrockets! So I learned that my Grandmother's dishes have great value....to me, but not the resale market, which is just fine with me...and probably my Grandmother too.!!
Stacey did share with us one of the latest trends out there...... Young women are buying vintage clip-on earrings and using them as shoe clips on ballet shoes and flats! How cute is that?!
I'm so excited to have a wonderful place to send my clients who are willing to part with their family heirlooms and treasurers, and want to be sure that they get fair market value....with a little history lesson included!!!!!
I encourage you to take a look around your own space to see what may be lurking in the back of the closet...who knows it could just be the next big trend!!!!
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