Almost every household has some random antique collection dust in their attic or basement. They are often passed on from generation to generation as some cool or interesting collectible that has been in the family for a long time. Chances are though it probably doesn’t have as big of meaning to you or your family anymore and as a result, has been left alone for many years.
The good news is that these antiques can often have a surprising value attached to them and local pawn shops are always on the lookout. A to Z Guns & Pawn is always looking for antiques and is willing to give you the best price possible for them. Whether it be a collective piece of clothing or an old relic from World War II, everything has a price attached to it.
What’s The Price Of My Antique?
With so many different types of antiques out in the world, it’s impossible to know what the exact value of your antique is. Each antique has a different history and story behind it, and all of these details are a big part of how valuable it can be. Even for experts, sometimes it’s hard to put an exact price on it, although there are still some steps you can take.
The most important details you can have to help guide the pricing process are these:
- What is the item – As obvious as it may seem, having prior knowledge of the item and knowing exactly what it is and where it’s from can help experts, and yourself, have a good idea of what they’re looking at.
- What is the age – Age doesn’t determine the exact value of an antique, but chances are that the older the item is, the more it’s going to be worth to a pawn shop and collectors.
- Who made it – An antique most likely isn’t going to have a “made in China” tag on it, so it helps knowing where exactly it came from and even how it was made.
- What condition is it in – With anything, something in better condition is going to sell better than something that is ruined. If an antique is kept in good condition, the value of it will rise tremendously.
Who Will Buy My Antique?
In today’s market, there are tons of different outlets you can use to sell various things. While eBay or some other online market may be the first place you turn, it may not be where you get the most value.
For vintage items, such as antiques, a pawn shop, like A to Z Gun and Pawn, is the best place you can choose. Pawnshops are known for their vast knowledge of different items from all over the world, and will most likely have an expert in-store to help appraise the price of the item you’re trying to sell. An online buyer or collector will most likely try to swindle you into selling it for much lower the actual price. Not having any sort of consolidation on the item can often leave you being ripped off.
A pawn shop will try to negotiate and give you the best possible price.
Sell Your Antiques Today!
Avoid the stress of trying to sell your antiques for cash to random collectors and buyers online. A to Z Guns and Pawn has been a fair and reliable pawnshop in Pompano Beach for years. We would love for you to come in and show us any antiques you have!
Visit us in person or call us at 954-941-1826 for more information.