One frequently asked question here at Heritage Auctions is, “What makes a modern circulating coin valuable?” Buy, Value or Appraise Your US Coins Bid or buy US coins for sale, value your item, or request a free appraisal to sell your collection. While most circulation strike coins minted from the 1960s to present are very […]
Collecting Guide
The Allure of Petrus: Rich, Rare and Easy to Resell
Petrus is the epitome of extravagance in Bordeaux. Single bottles can cost more $5,000, with the wine consistently selling for more than $1,000, even in comparatively humble vintages. Endeavoring to explain why Petrus is more sought after or more expensive than another wine, or why a particular vintage is so noteworthy, is a bit like […]
A Guide to Valuing Your Limited Edition Art Print
You might wonder why some prints will sell for thousands while others only sell for a few hundred dollars. What makes some prints so much more expensive? Buy, Value or Appraise Your Art Bid or buy art for sale, value your item, or request a free appraisal to sell your collection. How to Value Limited […]
The Value of Proving Provenance of Your Collectible – Elvis Presley Examples
In the 1950s, the average American home had a piece of furniture called a telephone table, a simple wooden seat with an attached ledge to place the family’s rotary dial phone. You can easily find these run-of-the-mill tables at your average flea market, estate sale or antique shop. The price? Usually about 50 bucks. No […]
The Top 11 Hermes Handbags for Your Collection
Hermes handbag collections are as individual as the collectors themselves. While quintessential pieces should always be included when creating an enviable and wearable wardrobe, the trend towards exceptional and rare leads the charge for 2018. Buy, Value or Appraise Your Designer Handbags Bid or buy designer handbags for sale, value your item, or request a […]
How Valuable is Your Double Cover Comic Book?
What is a Double Cover Comic? Double covers are one of the most collectible comic defects. A double cover occurs due to a factory binding mishap where two or more covers are rolled together and stapled with the rest of the book. Buy, Value or Appraise Your Comics Bid or buy comic books and illustrations […]
Sports Autographs: Indicators of a Fake Signature
Autographs mean different things to different people. For some, they are reminders of chance encounters with childhood heroes, or of hours spent waiting to meet – even if only for a couple of seconds – a favorite athlete or entertainer. They also can be prized possessions, treasured gifts or shrewd investments. They also can be […]
Coin Care for the Collector
Acquiring old coins, whether through pure chance or a shrewd purchase, can generate immediate excitement, and can lay the foundation for a lifetime of collecting, regardless of whether the new prize is the first acquisition or an addition to an already-significant inventory. If that happens, what is the best way to care for old coins? […]
