{"id":21030,"date":"2023-05-19T10:44:18","date_gmt":"2023-05-19T14:44:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/?p=21030"},"modified":"2024-07-01T10:25:52","modified_gmt":"2024-07-01T14:25:52","slug":"store-or-sell-how-to-evaluate-how-to-store-and-how-to-sell-your-antiques-and-collectibles","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cubesmart.com\/blog\/your-life\/store-or-sell-how-to-evaluate-how-to-store-and-how-to-sell-your-antiques-and-collectibles\/","title":{"rendered":"Store or Sell? How to Evaluate, Store, and Sell Your Antiques and Collectibles"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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If\nthere\u2019s one thing people like, it\u2019s collecting something they like. From a\nyoung age, we are naturally drawn to certain items \u2013 and lots of them. From\nrecords to comic books to dolls to buttons, what we collect is only limited by\nour imagination and budget. As time goes on, however, many collectors reach a\npoint in life where they must evaluate their collections and decide whether to\nstore or sell them. Given the collectibles market was valued at $402 billion in 2021<\/a>, this\nmay happen more often than you think. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIf you\u2019re in the midst of\nevaluating your possessions and wondering both how to sell and how to store collectibles, you\u2019re in the right\nspot. We\u2019ll take a look at some popular items people collect, discuss how to\nhave them evaluated, as well as how to store and even how\nto sell your antiques and collectibles. \n\n\n\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Doll\nCollection: Store or Sell?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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According to DOLLS Magazine<\/em><\/a>, doll collecting is one of the largest hobby groups in the world, involving more than 70 million participants. While there is always an interest in one-of-a-kind or antique dolls, more modern ones can also sell quickly. eBay lists American Girl, Barbie, Bratz, Groovy Girls, and Cabbage Patch and Baby dolls as the hottest selling brands<\/a> at the moment. If you\u2019ve got any of those in their original packaging \u2013 even better.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re unsure of the value of your doll collection, start your research online to see how much comparable collections (or single items) are selling for. On eBay, for instance, you can check \u201ccompleted sales\u201d for the specific doll you\u2019re selling. Next, you\u2019ll likely want to have your collection appraised. Appraisers will assign value, and also let you know what, if anything, might bring the value down. While no one can predict the market, appraisers might also be able to tell you when they think you should sell for maximum profit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After your collection has been appraised, you\u2019ve got a tough decision to make: sell the dolls today or store them for a greater payoff down the road? This choice really depends on the situation you\u2019re in, and whether or not you still enjoy admiring and displaying your collection. If you\u2019re sick of holding on to them, the answer is clear. If the appraiser tells you they might appreciate, but you\u2019ve got no room at home for them, you may look into renting a climate-controlled storage unit<\/a> until the market conditions improve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Vintage\nFashion Collection: Store or Sell?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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When\nit comes to vintage fashion, it seems we\u2019re often given two opposite types of\nadvice: 1. Get rid of everything you don\u2019t wear and 2. Save everything because\nyour kids might want it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To\nhelp us get to the bottom of the store vs. sell dilemma, we asked Denver\nstylist Castle Searcy<\/a> for her top tips. She told us in no uncertain\nterms to \u201ckeep any one-of-a-kind or irreplaceable vintage items, especially if\nthey\u2019re designer or couture.\u201d In terms of storage, she recommends to \u201corganize\nthem by season and trend (think colors, lengths, etc.) and rotate them through\nyour closet.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou\u2019ve got lots of \u201cfast fashion\u201d pieces clogging up your closet, however, it\u2019s\nbest to donate or sell them as they are definitely not made to last. You can\nlist them yourself on sites like Poshmark, or send in a bunch at one time to\nThredUp or a similar organization, which will market and sell them (but take a\nnice percentage of the profit while they\u2019re at it). <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Baseball Card Collection: Store or Sell?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If\nyou took our advice on how to organize your baseball cards<\/a>\nto heart, you might now be wondering how to sell\nyour baseball card collection. After all, once you\u2019ve got them tidied up\nand filed away, you or a card grader can better estimate how much they\u2019re\nworth. The value typically comes down to how rare the card is and how popular\nthe player was. Of course, if you\u2019ve got a rookie card for Mickey Mantle,\nRoberto Clemente or Babe Ruth, you probably already know you\u2019re sitting on a\ngoldmine. The rest of them? You might be in for a surprise, one way or another.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If\nyou decide the time is right to sell, you can list them on eBay, Craigslist,\nand Facebook Marketplace or sell them directly to a dealer<\/a>. If\nyou want to store them  in the hope they\ncontinue to gain in value or that a future child or grandchild will discover a\npassion, you should always choose climate-controlled storage rather than your\ngarage, cellar or shed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Record\nCollection: Store or Sell<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The\nmarket for used vinyl seems to be ever growing. If you\u2019re curious about whether\nor not your vinyl collection will garner any interest, first start by examining\nthe condition of your records and the record covers. Obviously, the better the\ncondition \u2013 the better your chances are of selling it for top dollar. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After\nyou\u2019ve got a good understanding of the strengths and limitations of your\ncollection, head over to Popsike<\/a> to look up auction history for each album\nindividually. Whether you find you\u2019re the proud owner of some original\npressings or that your collection hasn\u2019t appreciated much since it was\npurchased, you\u2019ll have a good understanding of how to set prices online or with\na local dealer or record shop. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you decide to store your record collection, you\u2019ll want to pack them away in vertical archival boxes. Storing records horizontally can cause damage. As with everything else on this page, you\u2019ll also want to choose climate-controlled storage<\/a>. A record can start warping at 140 degrees F and can be irreparably damaged by humidity or sunlight exposure. Taking good care of your records, however, means they\u2019ll continue to provide and hold value for generations to come. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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