Watches
Watches are a lot like fancy cars: the big names are what you’re looking for. But it’s the men’s watches that people are really after. Women’s watches are considered jewelry and fashion, and they’re just not as desirable.
A good thing to remember is that the more complex the men’s watch, the more valuable it can be. Hand wound, gold or platinum, moon phases, lots of jewels, stopwatch functionality, day and time: these details are what buyers are looking for.
You’ll make even more money if you have a Rolex, LeCoultre, Patek Philippe, Vacheron Constantin, or Movado. If you really love your old watches and wouldn’t give them up for all the money in the world, we understand.
But just know that you could get a pretty penny for them!
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What about guitars made in the 1960s?? I once sold my old Martin (purchased in 1965) in 1968 for $200 (what originally paid for it), but understand that if I had kept it, it might now be worth thousands!! Also, I own an old Gibson ukelele, probably from the 1930s, and understand that it could be worth a lot, if I chose to sell it (which I won’t)
Love to hear about other items that may have value.
It was very interesting I like to know how to sell the items
Loved your article Melaine, very entering and informative. Please do some more like it.
This is all vert interesting. But how do we know where to sell certain items?
Loved the article. It makes me more careful about throwing things in the trash. I have tons of 60″ & 70’s postcards including sets from a relative who traveled across country. I also have old old school books from collecting them over the years.They are from 1950’s back. Lesson plans and school books. Hard cover. Thanks for the warning about discarding old collectibles. I was going to throw them all away.
Where to research the prices?
Thanks for the info… I have a box of vintage postcards and many books from 1800’s!!