Sell, Keep, or Toss? How to Downsize a Home, Settle an Estate, and Appraise Personal Property

by RINKER, HARRY L.

• ISBN13: 9780375722400
• ISBN10: 0375722408
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-09-11
• Publisher: House of Collectibles

Summary

Sell, Keep, or Tossis a unique guide to dealing with personal property during life's transitions. Whether downsizing to a smaller home or dispersing the contents of a loved one's estate, collectibles expert and professional appraiser Harry Rinker helps to simplify the complicated personal, familial, and financial decisions involved in clearing out a house. With practical, down-to-earth advice, Rinker shows how to determine what toSell, Keep or Toss, and guides you through the intricacies of how to do it, including how to: Pass treasured mementos to future generations Recognize valuable collections Find reputable appraisers and auctioneers Get a tax benefit from donating unwanted items Maximize the profit on items sold

Author Biography

Harry L. Rinker is a prolific antiques and collectibles editor and the author of such titles as Dinnerware of the 20th Century, Stemware of the 20th Century, Silverware of the 20th Century, and The Official Price Guide to Flea Market Treasures. His opinions and commentary have been seen in BusinessWeek, Money, and U.S. News & World Report. His television credits include The Oprah Winfrey Show, the Today show, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, and Martha Stewart Living. His Rinker on Collectibles column appears in leading trade and daily newspapers across the country.