Press release. To Sell or Not to Sell? That is the question!
What should I do with Mom's and Dad's things? "Should I enjoy the emotional attachment to the items I have boxed up in an all ready cluttered basement or garage?" Maybe the question should be "Where could I sell these items and get good value and make Mom/Dad proud of me?" Dennis Ogilvie at Goodfinds Galleries (
(1) Start selling some of the items before the Seniors become 20% of the population and there is a flood of product coming on the market.
(2) So many Senior's are downsizing even right now that the Antique, Collectible market is being stuffed with merchandise and prices are being driven down.
(3) It is a buyers market now and only getting worse as the bulk of the buyers have now become the sellers. This generation is not buying the quantity of Antiques and Collectibles that the last generation did. This is why you have seen so many antique stores go out of business.
(4) You need to get consultation as to what you should sell now and what you should hold on to. The value of so many items is going down fast as there is a changing demand in a shrinking market place.
(5) For example; The older generation highly valued silver plated tea sets, trays and related items and the younger generation has no time to clean them and are not buying. Fine china is not safe to put in the dish washer and the price of it including cups and saucers is falling rapidly.
(6)You will save yourself a lot of money if you begin to sell off some of your inherited items before the price drops even more. I suggest you contact an Antique, Collectible evaluator/appraiser and de-clutter yourself while there still is a chance of getting a reasonable price.
(7) Having to sell valuable items at a garage sale is not a very good option. Most people at garage sales really don’t appreciate the value of Antiques and Vintage items and will not give you a reasonable price. You need to get advice from someone who has been well established and presently active in the market place to give you the counsel you need.
(8) You could have an expert do an Estate/Contents sale for you at your home. This is the best way to get the highest value at the lowest cost. Goodfinds Galleries have the Experts and Appraisers who can spot high value items that could be sold to collectors who will pay you the highest value. An Estate/Contents sale can be held at the residence on a commission basis. That way you avoid the costs of shipping items to an auction which will just about eat up any profit you hope to make.
(9) What is left over can be sold at a Garage sale, Auction or liquidated by a broker or given to a Charity. An itemized written evaluation based on fair market value can be provided which can be submitted to a Charity.
(10) If you want to sell an item or two at a time I suggest you contact a local store who deals in related merchandise and have them give you an offer. I do not suggest you deal with someone who operates with just a phone number. Be careful who you invite into your home.
(11) Small items can be taken to an internet seller provided they have a credible history. Larger items can be sold on the internet and then your seller and buyer can meet at your home to finalize the deal to every ones satisfaction. This is usually done on a commission basis.
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Press Release September 2010 “Estate Content sales” What you need to know?
1) Do not use a fly by night individual or business to stage and run the Content sale for you. Deal with a recognized and a reputable business that can offer you a full service should you need it. Remember they are collecting cash for your life treasures.
2) Some clients will require that all contents be sold and removed from the Home and Property. Anything not sold can be given to Charity and an income deductable tax receipt issued. After all, the house may have been sold and those who are inheriting the proceeds will have to pay Capital Gains tax. I can arrange unsold items to be delivered to Charity and a fair-market value receipt issued.
3) If items are over-priced then you will end up with a lot of leftovers which you will have to give away for peanuts at a yard sale. This is not good.
4) If you have a professional do the sale for you then He or She should know the market value and get you a reasonable amount for your goods. Many don’t price it right the first time and then try a second sale at a lower price which doesn’t work because people don’t come back after seeing merchandise over-priced. I have present retail experience in this current market and I price it right the first time.
5) Items of value can be evaluated and even appraised before the sale so that you don’t give away an original “Group of Seven” painting. Goodfinds Galleries,
6) Items must be well staged and protected from theft and breakage. We know how to deal with this as our staff is well trained to keep an eye on things and deal with anyone who gets unruly.
7) We deal with a first come, first sell arrangement with those attending the sale. We will sell on a commission basis which will be discussed with owners in advance of sale. All sales are final and paid in cash.
8) We keep a running list of items sold and at what price. We will settle our fees and your percentage of proceeds right away. If local by cash and if your away then by Cheque.
9) Your personal property will be respected and shoes removed and everything done in a controlled environment. We will assist those who have purchased large heavy items to remove them from premises in a safe way.
10) We will issue tickets to those attending and will not allow the sale to become crowded at any time. You need a system to know what is paid and what is not.
11) Usually the sale is on a Saturday and we are there all day Friday to make sure all items are priced and staged. We will consult with you about the entire process and you may be there to observe and help if you wish. The fact that some service companies don’t want you around may be because they have something to hide.
12) It is important that what ever items are wanted by family members be taken out of the sale well in advance. Some large content sales will last two days and require two days of preparation in advance.
13) Work well in advance so that advertising will have its maximum effect by Newspaper, Internet, Mail list and finally good signs in your neighborhood.
14) We provide quality, experienced friendly staff and that is important.
15) I am only a phone call away if you want more information. Dennis Ogilvie 905-271-8966
“Goodfinds Galleries” 981Lakeshore road east,