Hey guys,
I have several large, antique furniture pieces. (a couch, a long table, an armoire, and 2 side chairs) I inherited the pieces and they are not my style. I know they are antiques because they look very well made, some smell old, and some pieces have a sticker from the original store they were purchased from which was an antique store.
I would like to sell them, but do not want to be taken advantage of in the process.
I know I need to get them appraised..but thats all I know.
I dont know how to find an appraisor, or how to tell if this person really knows what they are talking about. I assume there are all kinds of antiques from different time periods, countries, ect. I would think that no one can specialize in all antique areas.
Nor do I know what an appraisor will charge me. I called one woman who handed me her card during a yard sale and she stated she will charge me "about 10% of the appraised value"
So that seemed a bit shifty to me.
I do want to sell the pieces, but realize an appraisor might lowball the value in the hopes of buying the pieces himself...so once I determine a price I am willing to settle on...what next?