What the Collector Dude can do for you
Helping you obtain maximum value for your collections
Consignment and Consultation
One of the things that I have done for many years is help fellow collectors and newbies assess and evaluate their collections. I don't claim to be an expert at everything (or anything) but one of the things I do claim is: I can find it. The Collector Dude's real occupation is as a Private Investigator. You've all watched enough TV to know what that means. Give me a bit of information and I go on the hunt.
What that means to you is that if you decide to sell your collection or group of collectables and want to make sure you receive maximum value for them, I'll do the research for you and give you all options available. What does this mean?
Well, let's assume you have a group of movie photos (exactly like the ones on the picture on the left). What are your options? You could drop them at a local auction, you could put them on Craigslist, you could put them on Ebay. All viable options. What do I do? Research. This particular group of photos turned out to have several valuable signed pictures that ended up going to a specialty auction in New Hampshire that specialize in autographed and historical memorabilia. Their audience and customer base are looking for those hard to find and rare photos and they're willing to pay for it. The remaining photos went to Hollywood. A different auction house that specializes in Hollywood photos took the entire lot. Again, specialized audiences for specific product. Supply and Demand 101. If you collect it, so does someone else. I can track them down and make sure you get maximum value.
I'll make sure your items are packaged properly and insured. This collection was found in an old suitcase. When they were finally sent to auction, each picture was bagged, tagged and backed with cardboard and sent with a detailed spreadsheet so all parties involved knew what was in the collection.You didn't spend years and many many dollars to have your collection damaged or lost in transit. Along the way, you will receive up to date emails and phone calls letting you know what's happening as it happens. You are a major part of the decision making process.
So, if you're looking to liquidate, want to sell your collection or valuables, contact me and I'll give you your options.
What that means to you is that if you decide to sell your collection or group of collectables and want to make sure you receive maximum value for them, I'll do the research for you and give you all options available. What does this mean?
Well, let's assume you have a group of movie photos (exactly like the ones on the picture on the left). What are your options? You could drop them at a local auction, you could put them on Craigslist, you could put them on Ebay. All viable options. What do I do? Research. This particular group of photos turned out to have several valuable signed pictures that ended up going to a specialty auction in New Hampshire that specialize in autographed and historical memorabilia. Their audience and customer base are looking for those hard to find and rare photos and they're willing to pay for it. The remaining photos went to Hollywood. A different auction house that specializes in Hollywood photos took the entire lot. Again, specialized audiences for specific product. Supply and Demand 101. If you collect it, so does someone else. I can track them down and make sure you get maximum value.
I'll make sure your items are packaged properly and insured. This collection was found in an old suitcase. When they were finally sent to auction, each picture was bagged, tagged and backed with cardboard and sent with a detailed spreadsheet so all parties involved knew what was in the collection.You didn't spend years and many many dollars to have your collection damaged or lost in transit. Along the way, you will receive up to date emails and phone calls letting you know what's happening as it happens. You are a major part of the decision making process.
So, if you're looking to liquidate, want to sell your collection or valuables, contact me and I'll give you your options.
