Why Don't You Want My Stuff
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Publisher Description
Why Don't You Want My Stuff?
A Boomer's guide to downsizing, their Millennial kid's psyche and just things that are so…
An easy to understand (maybe even fun) guide through the secondary market of online retailing, auctions and estate sales. Gather consignment insight, trend forecasting, appraisal techniques and buying tips from CEO and auctioneer Josh Levine's almost 20 years of experience in the auction world. This knowledge benefits all generations from Boomers to Millennials. You'll finish with an understanding of the disconnect between the generations as well as with actionable knowledge for your inevitable quest to liquidate seemingly unwanted stuff.
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Levine, owner and founder of J. Levine Auction & Appraisal in Scottsdale, Ariz., shares two decades worth of wisdom regarding antiques and collectibles in this breezy and informative guidebook. While reality shows like Antiques Roadshow extoll the virtues and sometimes extraordinary value of decades-old furniture and ephemera, Levine shares a harsh reality: in many cases, nobody wants it. The current "buying generations," with differing interests and lifestyles, along with shifting tastes, has resulted in once-pricey items like china and toy trains dropping dramatically in value. Levine has yet to meet a Gen Xer who collects Hummel figurines most don't even know what they are, he writes but vintage watches and pens are hot right now, as are Star Wars toys and Chinese antiques. Levine argues that the key to succeeding as a collector is patience, an eye for quality, the ability to recognize the cyclical nature of collectibles, and knowing when to sell before the market cools. Levine's insights into antiques economics along with his terrific needle-in-a-haystack anecdotes about discovering treasure among clutter will inspire readers to not only dig through their attic, but maybe visit some estate and tag sales. (BookLife)
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