Up Close Publications
  • Home
  • Read Articles
    • Community
    • Education
    • Events
    • Finance
    • Food + Dining
    • Health + Beauty
    • Holidays
    • Home Improvement
    • Las Sendas Golf Club: A Closer Look
    • Local Business
    • Over 50
    • Real Estate
    • Sports
  • Events
  • Service Directory
  • Advertisers
  • Testimonials
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • Advertise
  • Contact Us
  • About Us
CALL US AT (480) 748-1127

Up Close Publications

ad Acoya
  • Home
  • Read Articles
    • Community
    • Education
    • Events
    • Finance
    • Food + Dining
    • Health + Beauty
    • Holidays
    • Home Improvement
    • Las Sendas Golf Club: A Closer Look
    • Local Business
    • Over 50
    • Real Estate
    • Sports
  • Events
  • Service Directory
  • Advertisers
  • Testimonials
  • About Us
  • Contact Us
Local Business

Know Before You Throw

by Jon Englund May 1, 2017
written by Jon Englund May 1, 2017

Downsizing? Determined to get rid of stuff you no longer need? Cleaning out a home or an estate? Stop. Know Before You Throw.

Last month, I talked about Easter collectibles. So, in keeping with the holiday theme, let’s talk about our very important May holiday, Mother’s Day.

Now, there really isn’t anything specific associated with collecting for this holiday. However, there are many things of similar genre that we tend to get for Mom to express our love and never-ending gratitude for bringing us into the world.

Dinner out, or a coupon promising we’ll take out the trash or wash the dog, while nice and thoughtful, lacks enduring collector value. The kinds of things I’m talking about are the additions we make to Mom’s jewelry or doll collection, or perhaps her collection of figurines.

These collections can sometimes span many years. So, having a progression of items in the collection is probable. This, of course, is if gratitude kicks in at least once a year on your part.

For example, one of the more popular series of collectible figurines is the Hummel. These were produced by W. Goebel Porzellanfabrik (porcelain factory), of Germany, starting in 1935, with current production handled by Hummel Manufaktur GmbH as of 2009.

Current Hummel figurines can be purchased for as little as $25 for small, mass-produced pieces, to as much as $3,000 for a limited edition offering. Online pricing for early Hummels usually is a few hundred dollars. They go up from there, depending on condition and rarity. Careful shopping at local antique malls can sometimes uncover better prices, but always be on the lookout for broken and repaired pieces, as that can compromise their value.

So, is it going to be another I’ll wash the dog coupon this year? Or do you really show Mom some love and get her one of those $3,000 Hummel figurines? Mmmmmmmm…

Jon Englund has more than 25 years of experience in appraising and liquidating personal property, jewelry, art, collectibles, antiques, furniture, printed items and more. A Midwest transplant, Jon trained at New York University in appraisal studies.

For more information, call (480) 699-1567. You also can send an email to Jon@KnowBeforeYouThrow.INFO.

0 comment
0
FacebookTwitterPinterest
previous post
Join the Journey and Share the Adventure of Life
next post
When values matter to you, they matter to this family business

Related Articles

Know Before You Throw

January 29, 2020

Know Before You Throw

December 1, 2019

Know Before You Throw

September 29, 2019

Know Before You Throw

September 1, 2019

Know Before You Throw

August 1, 2019

Know Before You Throw

June 30, 2019

Know Before You Throw

June 1, 2019

Know Before You Throw

April 29, 2019

A Bad Appraisal Doesn’t Have to be a...

April 29, 2019

Know Before You Throw

March 31, 2019

Leave a Comment Cancel Reply

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.

Read Print Issue Now

find us on social media

Facebook Twitter Instagram Pinterest

Trending Articles

  • Mesa Citizen of the Year Association Honors Students for Exceptional Service and Lifelong Impact

  • Curiosity, Geometry, and Arts and The Shaping of The Future

  • So, What Kind of Music Do You Like?

  • Xoxo Charcuterie Mesa is aone stop solution for great events

  • Getting Off theLong, Uphill Bicycle Ride

Read PDF Editions





GET IN TOUCH

Kim Phillips
Publisher
(480) 748-1127
publisher@phillipswest.com

 


 
Monica Adair
Advertising Representative
(480) 772-1949
monica@goupclose.com

Email Us



    Sign up for our newsletter



      • Facebook
      • Twitter
      • Instagram
      • Pinterest
      • Advertise
      • Contact Us
      • About Us

      Ⓒ 2020 Phillips West Publishing | Website by Rangefinder Studios