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There Are No Friends at an Auction !
If you’re the type of person who likes to “people watch” then you’ll be fascinated with the various personalities you’ll find at an auction.

Josh Levine
Mar 15, 20203 min read


Baby Boomers Beware, The Sister in Laws have Claws
One of my favorite estate appraiser adages is “It’s easier to split money, than it is stuff.” I have seen many a family fight over nothing.

Josh Levine
Mar 14, 20202 min read


10 Totally Terrifying Toys - Dangerous or Ridiculous ?
10 Totally Terrifying Toys for your reading and visual cortex massage. Lists like this are just this are just guilty pleasures and fun.

Josh Levine
Mar 13, 20205 min read


It's All in the Name
When it comes to fine art, estate jewelry, furnishing and décor, it’s all in the name.

Josh Levine
Mar 12, 20202 min read


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


Star Wars Toys have the Force !
Star Wars Toys just keep amazing me. I have been telling people to sell their collections before the bottom drops out but they keep on going

Josh Levine
Mar 6, 20207 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
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