Jan

30

The first auction I went to as a child still stands out in my mind. It was a livestock auction somewhere in the middle of South Carolina.
I had a horse already but I went in anticipation of getting some new colorful stuff for my horse… saddle pads, halters, lead ropes. I wasn’t sure what they would be auctioning off, but I was hopeful.
After they had auctioned several horses and some cattle, they pulled out a box of red and white lead ropes. I remember sitting up very tall, thinking “oh, if I could just win one of those.”
The auctioneer started talking fast and hands were flying up, and mine was one of them. I ended up getting four red and white lead ropes for two dollars.
The best part is, I had those lead ropes for years. Every time I used one I remembered the thrill of sticking my hand up and the auctioneer pointing to me!

Jan

30

(I-Newswire) - Annie Ralli
British Artist.

Former BBC scenic artist Annie Ralli and The Colomb Art Gallery present a series of stunning London based night scene paintings.

Ralli’s unique stylised paintings are recognisable to all, Londoners and tourists alike. From familiar city wide hotspots to the solitary texting youth, each piece is a snapshot of the city that we all know.

This present series of paintings were developed from a piece commissioned early last year. Her private client asked for the “vibrancy” and “buzz” of the London streets by night and got exactly that.

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The Colomb Art Gallery
52a George Street
W1U 7EA
020 7487 5118
www.colomb-art.co.uk

Friday 22nd February – Saturday 22nd March 2008
Mon-Sat: 9:30 – 6:30. Sunday by appointment
Private Viewing Thursday 21st February - RSVP Gallery
Free
The Colomb Art Gallery specialises in original paintings from recognised British and International artists. With two floors of artwork the gallery boasts a selection to suit all tastes from contemporary to traditional fine art.

Framing & restoration services are available with regular exhibitions and private viewings.

Contact the gallery on 020 7487 5118 or www.colomb-art.co.uk for more details.

Jan

25

(I-Newswire) - RESTON, Va.–( BUSINESS WIRE )–WorthPoint Corporation today launched WorthPoint.com, a new Web site that promises to greatly simplify the way collectors can find and share information about the items they own or want to buy and sell, from art and antiques to furniture, china and glassware, and from coins, stamps, model cars and trains to flags, militaria and political memorabilia.

The site, with its large database of historical and current prices, photographs and descriptions from more than 250 auction houses, will appeal to the growing number of collectors in America and around the world, as well as to people who inherit something from a relative and are not sure of the value of what they have.

Visitors to WorthPoint.com will be able to:
•    Use the site’s Worthopedia feature to look at the sales history of items similar to the items they own.
•    Use the Research Library to learn more about collectibles and the world of collecting.
•    Use the “Ask a Question” feature to ask the WorthPoint community for information about their items.
•    Use the WorthPoint communities to learn or share knowledge about collectibles.
•    Search for other members of the WorthPoint community with similar collecting interests.
•    Learn about upcoming auctions and other events.
•    Get advice and valuations from Worthologists, who have an average of more than 25 years of experience in their respective fields.
Reston-based WorthPoint, founded earlier this year, has already secured more than $2.1 million in funding. Roger Ogden, former Senior Vice President of Design, Innovation and Strategy for Gannett Co., a leading media and information company, says: “I have seen first hand the significant growth of WorthPoint over the past six months and see even greater potential for the company in the future. WorthPoint has a very experienced and well-connected management team, strong investors and a proprietary platform for valuing, preserving and learning about antiques and collectibles. WorthPoint is in a position to revolutionize the world of collecting.”

Will Seippel, Founder and CEO of WorthPoint, says: “WorthPoint will be for the collector in all of us. You might be a classic collector of art, coins, and stamps, or a collector of early personal computers, vintage sneakers, and comic books, or just a ‘collector’ who wants to understand the worth of items you recently inherited or have been storing in the back of a closet for years and years.

“Collecting is a passion, and the world of collecting is huge,” Seippel says. “According to the U.S. Mint, more than 140 million people around the world collect U.S. coins. There are serious collectors, who spend anywhere from hundreds to hundreds of thousands of dollars a year; occasional collectors, and millions more who are new to collecting. Collecting cuts across generational lines and national borders. And while the market is well established in Europe and America, it is growing at phenomenal rate in countries like China, India and Russia.

“We are confident that WorthPoint will quickly become the ‘gold standard’ for comprehensive, authoritative information about collectibles and antiques. A WorthPoint valuation will become as important as the Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval for consumers or the Kelley Blue Book valuation for buyers of new and used cars and trucks.” Seippel says. “Equally valuable will be the information exchanged among the collectors who become members of our WorthPoint communities.”

Contacts
WorthPoint Corporation, Reston
Will Seippel, 770-777-8221
will.seippel@worthpoint.com
www.worthpoint.com
 

Jan

25

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Jan

17

By Jan Westmark

(North Palm Beach, FL) – For Immediate Release – The latest internet technology in online auctions has people from all over the world bidding against each other live, but from the comfort of their own computers.
 After nearly two years in development, Blackwells Live Auction (www.blackwellsliveauction.com) will soon be changing the face of online auctions. No longer will auctions take days and even weeks to complete, but instead will happen live right in front of bidders. Bidders are encouraged to grab their paddles and get ready to bid.
 The site was conceived and designed by a retired antique and jewelry dealer from San Francisco. While struggling with the existing internet auctions to sell off his inventory, he began thinking how unconventional the internet auctions were and how difficult they were to use. He envisioned the “true” methods of the auctions he had attended, with live spirited bidding. Developing Blackwells Live Auction.com was the result.
 Blackwells auction provides the auctioneer, invoicing and other services for only $2.99 per item. A helpful tutorial provides information on the bidding process and an overview of the auction. The site was designed to be easy and cost effective to use.
 Any and all type of items will be available to buy, sell and bid on including: art; antiques; collectibles; general merchandise; Asian art; toys; automobiles; clocks; coins; jewelry; computers; stamps; watches; and much more.

Jan

16

(I-Newswire) - Finally, a website that allows stamp collectors to meet at a common platform and do what they do best, collect and swap stamps. CQout is without a doubt a haven for stamp collectors. An extensive collection of rare and beautiful collectible stamps, CQout is the best bet to find that precious stamp you have been looking for, for years. Categorized according to their appearance, the stamps are easy to find and the process of buying them is even easier. Most of the stamps are available under the InstaBuy option, which is the fixed price instant sale feature, provided by CQout, this makes the transaction faster and smoother. Though there are stamps available under the auction process also, making the process of getting your stamp more memorable.
The stamps are categorized according to their appearance and are in collections such as Animals, Countries, Fashion and costumes, paintings, maps and societies, plants and nature, sports, transport, telecom, variety packs, wars and much more. There is a separate “Other stamps” section which houses all the stamps which cannot be placed into any of the above categories. It is highly unlikely that you will not find the stamp you are looking for in this huge collection.
The collection of collectible stamps is not the only attraction of CQout, the entire transaction process is a breeze at this easy to understand and use website. Heavy emphasis is laid on customer satisfaction and the CQout team ensures that all measures are taken so that the transaction is secure and efficient. With their own escrow system “SearchPal” the transaction becomes much easier as the payment is delivered to the seller only when the buyer has received the product and is satisfied with its condition. CQTrusted sellers are approved by the CQout team and can be trusted as they have conducted their transactions honestly and reliably in the past. CQout also has the policy of “three strikes and you are out” wherein any seller with 3 straight negative feedbacks is removed permanently from the website.
Sellers are also provided many benefits, with the “no sale, no fee” policy being just one of them. The seller is not charged for a standard listing till a sale is made, and all other optional charges are clearly visible, ensuring no hidden costs creep up on you. All these features and many more make CQout the ideal place to get the collectable stamps that will complete your collection.

Jan

16

It used to be that when you bought a book of stamps that you could look at each individual stamp and it would have the value of the stamp on it. 21 cents. 33 cents. 37 cents.

Now, however, I have no idea how much a stamp is worth. They leave the price off either so we aren’t horrified at how much we are paying per stamp or because even the post office doesn’t know how much a stamp costs these days.

With the rapid use of email on the internet and even paying bills online, I use a lot less stamps these days. I am sure the post office isn’t happy about this. The other day I needed to mail a letter and found a stamp in the bottom of my purse. Not knowing how much a stamp is worth, I licked the stamp, stuck it on the envelope and mailed it off into the great beyond. Hopefully the letter will get there, hopefully the stamp was at the current rate stamps should be at my letter will get delivered, no matter how much it cost!

Jan

8

(I-Newswire) - Factors that Influence the Value of Collectible Coins

If you are interested in collecting coins, it’s important to be able to have a rough idea of how much coins are worth. Knowing how coin values are determined will enable you to find good deals, and ensure that you don’t get cheated into paying too much money for a coin with a low worth.

Supply Influences Coin Values
One major factor in determining coin values is the law of supply and demand. If there are many coins of a particular type available, that coin will not be worth much. On the other hand, if only a very few coins of that type are produced, the coin values will rise. This is why a completely normal-looking copper penny minted in 1943 is worth about $200,000, whereas a 2,000 year old Roman coin may be worth less than $100 – because thousands upon thousands of Roman coins were minted, but only 40 pennies produced during war-time 1943 were made out of copper.

Demand’s Effect on Coin Values
Even among coins with a similar number of copies in existence, some have a higher worth than others. This is because some coins are in higher demand, driving up the coin values. Coins may become popular because they are particularly lovely to look at, because they are part of a topical set that is often chosen by collectors, or because they have a certain historical significance.

Precious Metals and Coin Values
Some coins are made out of precious materials like gold bullion or platinum. These coin values are less volatile because the worth is guaranteed in part by the material. A gold bullion coin, for example, is usually worth more than its melted weight, but it is never going to be worth less.

Coin Values are tempered by Grade or Classification
The final major factor in determining coin values is the grade or classification of the coin. The more wear and tear that a coin has undergone, the less value it is going to have. This is why un-circulated coins are usually more valuable than coins that have been passed from hand to hand. Un-circulated coins have always been kept in the very best of conditions, making their value much higher. A coin in flawless condition may be worth hundreds of times more than a low-grade version of the exact same coin.

Now that you understand the basic factors that influence coin values, you have a better grasp of which coins may have real value and which will be worthless. In order to get a ballpark estimate of the value of any coins you might have, you will first need to determine its grade or classification. You can do this by comparing your coin’s condition to a published list of guidelines. Then look up the value of a coin in that condition in a book such as “The Standard Catalog of World Coins,” which should be available in most public libraries. If you need to know the exact amount that your coin is worth, you should take it to a coin dealer and let him or her evaluate it for you.

Jan

7

           If you have been hunting for that perfect stamp and still haven’t found it, then you may want to give Blackwells Live Auction.com a try. Not only will you be able to bid on high quality items, but you can enjoy the fun and excitement of a live old-fashioned auction without ever leaving home.

            Thanks to Blackwells founder Donald Karr, a retired antique and jewelry dealer, live auctions on the internet are now easily available to individuals as well as small and large businesses. Karr has fond memories of live auctions - hands going up around the room, spirited bidding, the anticipation and the suspense, and the joy of winning – and now internet audiences will get to experience that same thrill.

            Karr decided to develop a live auction website based on his years of attending live auctions and the fact that he was not able to find anything on the internet that resembled that experience. He believes internet users will enjoy the experience and excitement of a live auction, even if they have never been to one before.

            During his years as an antique and jewelry dealer, Karr found that the largest segment of the population wanting to sell items were seniors. “I insisted that Blackwells Auction be absolutely the easiest, user friendly auction on the internet. Even a person without computer experience will be able to use the auction to sell their items without a huge learning curve,” he said.

            Karr added that people wanting to downsize their estates will appreciate the modest fee of $2.99 per item to sell. “It is a beautiful setting with real bids coming in - in real time,” he said.

            Karr is excited to be part of the future of internet live auctions. “In a live setting, the bidding starts at the beginning of the auction and people often find that just a few more dollars will win them the prize. This is the age old way auctions became part of our culture,” he said.

            So, if you are still looking for that special stamp to complete your collection, visit Blackwells. Or if you are ready to sell your merchandise, watch the bidding live as your items go up on the auction block. As Karr says, “This is the easy way to buy and sell things. Everything old is new again.” (www.blackwellsliveauction.com).

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