What It's Worth
Weekly articles written by Jeffrey P. Hess about the value of collectibles and other rarities. The articles are published weekly on the Tampa Bay Times.
Deaccession For Fun And Profit
Most of our “work” (Who are we kidding? We get to play with neat stuff and meet cool people every
Large Items In The Age Of E-Commerce
One of our most frequent hurdles in buying and brokering estate artwork is being certain the cost of shipping the
Abercrombie & Fitch’s Watches Of Distinction
A Pioneer Watch Company Abercrombie & Fitch, an upscale sporting goods store established in 1892, is one of the most
Rescued From A Back Porch, Valuable Cabinet Comes Home
In our business, valuations change constantly. Time, geography, taste, styles and supply/demand all are factors. Things change and journeys
Is Bullion Ever Collectible?
Everyone likes to have silver or gold in their portfolio, but 99 percent of bullion coins are just that —
The Lure Of Old Money
American U.S. Bills Collecting currency is a lot of fun, but fraught with valuation confusion that involves grading difficulties, whims
Fine Nardin Quality VS. Religious Subject Matter
This Ulysse Nardin 1914 pocket watch is one of the finest and most beautiful watches we have ever owned. It
Hallmarking – The Distinction Of Baltimore Silver
Baltimore Silver Dispenser and Pitcher Conventional wisdom holds that America is the only country without a proper silver hallmarking system.
Picasso’s Other Creations
Ceramic Vase Inspired by Picasso Pablo Picasso was a prolific artist — and a genius, according to many. He was also
Why Your ‘Awesome Find’ Is Probably…Worthless
Treasure hunting is a national pastime. Miners look for veins of gold or chunks of rare gems. Folks search for
