Debbie Reynolds Sale Offers Up Hollywood TreasuresActress and longtime movie memorabilia collector Debbie Reynolds is selling more than 300 costumes and props—including iconic Hollywood treasures such as Marilyn Monroe’s white dress from “The Seven Year Itch” and Judy Garland’s Dorothy costume from “The Wizard of Oz”—in the largest such auction in 30 years to raise money for the planned Hollywood Motion Picture Museum. Take a trip back through cinematic history, and dream about owning a Charlie Chaplin bowler or an original “Planet of the Apes” suit. What would you pay for a costume worn by James Cagney or Katharine Hepburn? Summer Antique Shopping with Smarts & In ComfortNow that the outdoor antique and collectible shopping season is in full swing, with dozens of garage sales, flea markets and the very best in outdoor antique shows populating acres of land each weekend, antiquers are flocking to these sales. Michelle Staley, who has been an antique buyer and dealer for more than 30 years, offers some tips and tricks she has picked up over the years that might make your trip to these shows a little more productive and a lot more comfortable. Have a high-value item in your collection that you want to sell?
Find out about WorthPoint's Consignment and Brokering Services. Unloved Antiques: 1847 Rogers Brothers FlatwareDo you have set of “Grandma’s Sterling” that you are expecting to bring a pretty penny when you get around to selling it? Well, according to Worthologist Mike Wilcox, if the flatware has “1847 Rogers Bros.” marks on the back, you may want to readdress your retirement plans. Mike says that while some of these sets have been passed down from mother to daughter to granddaughter since the middle of the 19th century, flatware with Rogers Bros.’s 1847 trademark just aren’t that valuable. Let Mike explain. Looking for a bargain?
Browse the WorthPoint Classifieds. Forums Offer Arts, Antiques & Collectibles DiscussionsWorthPoint visitors certainly love their art, antiques and collectibles. Now they have an opportunity to talk about their loves 24/7 as WorthPoint has launched its Community Forums, giving visitors the ability to ask questions, show off their latest finds and share their best hints and tips concerning just about everything collectible they can imagine. Moderated by longtime Worthologists Maggie Turnipseed and Rebekah Kaufman, these forums provide a place for all 200,000 registered WorthPoint members (free and paid accounts alike) to ask questions, get answers and chat about their favorite subjects—antiques and collectibles. Collector's Choices | |
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