O/T : Collector/Dealer

April13th1970

April13th1970

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As some of you may know, I'm currently sorting out my parents' things and have all Mum's glass & china she collected over the years, can anyone recommend a collector/dealer in the Blackpool/Cleveleys area who might come and make me an offer for it?
 
April13th1970 said:
As some of you may know, I'm currently sorting out my parents' things and have all Mum's glass & china she collected over the years, can anyone recommend a collector/dealer in the Blackpool/Cleveleys area who might come and make me an offer for it?
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You may get ripped off by doing that. And if they quote you a price you're happy with, then you've deffo been ripped off.

Start with the China, look for the makers mark underneath and google it. Even stuff from the 70's sells. Then there's condition, complete sets etc etc

There loads of advice I could give, but the best bit would be investigate it yourself. If you can whittle it down the a few bits then there are valuation days round and about. There was one at Lytham Hall a few weeks ago which would be helpful (basically they look, think the price they can get about what profit they want and offer you the base price.)

I wouldn't class myself as an expert but do know a bit.
 
I know quite a few dealers just not necessarily in bric a brac! Seriously though look on ebay you'll find all sorts of previoously sold stuff.
 
fcblackpool said:
You may get ripped off by doing that. And if they quote you a price you're happy with, then you've deffo been ripped off.

Start with the China, look for the makers mark underneath and google it. Even stuff from the 70's sells. Then there's condition, complete sets etc etc

There loads of advice I could give, but the best bit would be investigate it yourself. If you can whittle it down the a few bits then there are valuation days round and about. There was one at Lytham Hall a few weeks ago which would be helpful (basically they look, think the price they can get about what profit they want and offer you the base price.)

I wouldn't class myself as an expert but do know a bit.
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It's mainly Wedgwood China & Lladro Figurine, Okra & Dithcfield Glass. Have a pretty good idea what it's worth but prepared to "take a hit" on it as I don't want the hassle of dealing with selling it piece meal as I just want to get rid of it, sell the bungalow and move on with my life
 
Try eBay completed listings for what people want to pay for them before getting a dealer involved. We did that with my mum's stuff.
 
April13th1970 said:
It's mainly Wedgwood China & Lladro Figurine, Okra & Dithcfield Glass. Have a pretty good idea what it's worth but prepared to "take a hit" on it as I don't want the hassle of dealing with selling it piece meal as I just want to get rid of it, sell the bungalow and move on with my life
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If you DM me with some photos and what you're looking for I may be interested.
 
April13th1970 said:
As some of you may know, I'm currently sorting out my parents' things and have all Mum's glass & china she collected over the years, can anyone recommend a collector/dealer in the Blackpool/Cleveleys area who might come and make me an offer for it?
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If there's a good deal of, potentially good stuff go to an auctioneer to get a valuation. If you're prepared to sell the collection through them you may wish to put reserve prices on the more important pieces. Bear in mind, it's in the interests of a good auctioneer to get a good price.
 
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