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Found Captured in the Closet...Cameras !
If you’re too young to know what I’m talking about, you missed out on a great era. The Age of the Film Camera...

Josh Levine
Mar 11, 20202 min read


Hey, That's Money in Your Drawers !
In the Marie Kondo, organization, downsize and declutter fad going on, I am here to remind you….there’s money in your drawers.

Josh Levine
Mar 10, 20203 min read


Don't be a fool about the family jewels...
One of the biggest mistakes I continue to see in the estate sale & auction world is what people do with their family’s jewelry.

Josh Levine
Mar 9, 20203 min read


Are You a Deco Minimalist Too?
Few of styles seem to have the staying power of the Art Deco period. Often characterized by its bold stylized geometric forms...

Josh Levine
Mar 8, 20202 min read


Is Native American Jewelry Back in Style?
In the auction world and secondary market, we try to follow trends closely. Keeping current with what’s hot and what’s not is becoming a sc

Josh Levine
Mar 7, 20202 min read


A Fascination with the Mechanical
Nothing captures a child, or an adult for that matter, like a beautiful mechanical music box.

Josh Levine
Mar 5, 20202 min read


Sword Tips ?
What is it about the sword? These fascinating weapons have been popular at auctions for 100s of years. Here's 3 Tips for Collecting Swords.

Josh Levine
Mar 4, 20202 min read


America’s Love Affair with Tiffany
The name Tiffany evokes many feelings around the world but it’s truly one of America’s longest lasting love affairs of a brand.

Josh Levine
Mar 3, 20203 min read


Thank you for the boat anchor mom, but I live in the Desert...
A price anchor occurs when someone you trust tells you the value of something based on perceived value from the past.

Josh Levine
Mar 2, 20203 min read


Guitars Rock at Auction!
The public's love of musical instruments has never waned...I have not seen the genre in a recession...it just seems to keep getting !

Josh Levine
Feb 26, 20203 min read


Are you a Collector ? You should be...
Here are four reasons why you should take a second look at buying on the secondary market...

Josh Levine
Feb 25, 20203 min read


Have Trains Passed Their Station?
The end of this collectible phase comes when you have a perfect storm as we do now in the collectibles market....

Josh Levine
Feb 25, 20203 min read


Is Your Artist an A-Lister?
The most common question I’m asked is, “What’s my art worth?” And, it’s generally one of the most difficult things to answer.

Josh Levine
Feb 24, 20203 min read


Will Our Western Romance Survive?
I’m often asked about the best timing to sell collections. After 20+ years of assisting large estates liquidate...i am seeing a trend...

Josh Levine
Feb 24, 20203 min read


Stylish Vintage Watches Doing Well at Auction
Sorry smart watches....you'll never be this cool....

Josh Levine
Feb 24, 20203 min read


Are you a diagnosed Audiophile?
Are you an audiophile or do you know one? Many people have this affliction and don't even know it. An audiophile is a person with...

Josh Levine
Feb 22, 20203 min read


How Hot Are Hot Wheels?
Who would have thought that a 59-cent Mattel Hot Wheels Redline diecast toy car could be worth thousands of dollars, but today...

Josh Levine
Feb 22, 20202 min read


What is Still Killing It? Contemporary and Modern Art
Trendy is getting quite spendy. I continue to be amazed by contemporary and modern art values.

Josh Levine
Feb 22, 20202 min read


Do you sell now or later?
I am often asked, “When is the best time to sell my collection?” And not to be one accused of keeping my opinions to myself, I say...

Josh Levine
Feb 22, 20203 min read


Should You Hang On to Mom’s China Set?
Are all collectors dead? Will there be an app for keepsakes and thingamabobs? I don't know or think so, but we have seen a trend...

Josh Levine
Feb 22, 20202 min read
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