I offer this service for free
because I learn from the experience as well. I get to see new trunks,
new
styles, different coverings and unique hardware.You get to learn
something if
not everything there is to know about your old trunk. You might learn
your trunk is worth a few dollars, a few hundred or a few thousand
dollars.We all prey for the latter but there are going to be some
dispointments. Don't ask if you can't handle the truth. It's not
an exact
science in a lot of cases, more often than not, it's an educated guess
based on my 18 plus years in the antique trunk business and I'm still
learning. Don't be disappointed or offended if you learn that your
trunk is not even an antique and is worthless, it happens and I won't
lie to you.
Here's
what I need:
clear, bright pictures in jpg. format, (no bigger than 200 kb, please)
of the whole trunk from the
front. I
need to be able to see the hardware close up. I need an end view
showing me the shape of the lid and the handles. I need to see the
hinges at the back, and if there is an image inside the lid, I need
that too. If the covering is an embossed metal, I need to see that as
well. Take a picture of any damages, special shipping labels, anything
you feel may have some significance, don't just tell me about it, I
need to see it. What size is it, front to back, end to end, and from
the floor to the highest point. The more I can see the more information
I can provide. I also need to know where you are located, it might have
a bearing on it's value, it's a big world out there and prices vary.
There are books out there claiming to offer information on the value of
your old trunk, but ask yourself, how up to date is the book, prices
change constantly.
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