Advice needed

Ace2007

I have a number of different pieces that I am looking to get rid of in my house, some I know are antiques, and worth something, others I don't know if worth anything.

I have tried unsuccessfully to get people over to the house to look at the items and value them, instead they ask me to send photos - which I can't really see how you can value something based on a photo - in one instance I was quoted €300 for an item that cost over 2k 20 years ago (for which I still have the original receipt from the antique dealer).

I really need to get rid of the furniture as it's taking up a lot of room in the house, I also have a number of different vases and other items that is taking up space.

Can anyone advise what the best course of action for me is - is there anyone that I can get out to the house, (Based in Dublin Central), or is there any fairs that maybe I could take the small items too to get valued/sell?, like wise anywhere that I could sell on the larger furniture items, or is going to auction the only option?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Anthony O Brien

Ace2007 wrote: »

I have tried unsuccessfully to get people over to the house to look at the items and value them, instead they ask me to send photos - which I can't really see how you can value something based on a photo

From the photos they will be able to get an idea if its worth their while calling out to view the items


- in one instance I was quoted €300 for an item that cost over 2k 20 years ago (for which I still have the original receipt from the antique dealer).

If it's brown furniture the values have plummeted in the last ten years so this is probably a realistic valuation

Can anyone advise what the best course of action for me is - is there anyone that I can get out to the house, (Based in Dublin Central), or is there any fairs that maybe I could take the small items too to get valued/sell?, like wise anywhere that I could sell on the larger furniture items, or is going to auction the only option?

At a good auction you will get what the items are really worth

Thanks in advance for any help.

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Ace2007

Thanks for the above, can you give me an idea of where would be seen as a good auction?

gumbo1

What about a broker? Or is that who you refer to when you say you can't get anyone out?

Ace2007

gumbo1 wrote: »

What about a broker? Or is that who you refer to when you say you can't get anyone out?

I tried a couple of auctioneers, and they just said to send on pictures. The big issue I have is that there is quite a lot of stuff, and I don't want to be take 50+ photos. I would happily pay an expert to come to my house and value the stuff, and have stated this in correspondence but to no avail.

It was mentioned that I could try a car booth sale - but again I would have no idea what value to place on the items.

Del.Monte

Ace2007 wrote: »

Thanks for the above, can you give me an idea of where would be seen as a good auction?

I've used Joe Mullen at Laurel Park (Bray) quite a bit. I would suggest giving him a ring and see what he says. He shifts a lot of furniture and should be able to arrange collection. Car Boot/Sales etc. would be a frustrating waste of time.

https://www.mullenslaurelpark.com

You could also have a look here as there might be someone handier for you:

https://collectireland.com/auctions-2/