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!
Thanks for the info… I have a box of vintage postcards and many books from 1800’s!!
Where to research the prices?
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.
This is all vert interesting. But how do we know where to sell certain items?
Loved your article Melaine, very entering and informative. Please do some more like it.