Is a button collection ever really just buttons?! I sure hope not!! Check out what I found mixed in with the buttons I bought from Brad.

As my collection has grown from individual pieces into complete demi-parure and grand parure sets (Juliana, VRBA, Miriam Haskell, Czech, etc), I'm realizing that valuing a collection is much more complicated than pricing a single brooch or pair of earrings. For example, I understand that I can research completed sales on eBay, Worthpoint, LiveAuctioneers, Etsy, Ruby Lane, and dealer websites to estimate a replacement cost or current market value (I wish Whatnot would have this available, or do they??). But those are historical sales, not necessarily what a comparable collection would sell for today or what it would cost to replace if it were lost. What I'm struggling with is understanding how experienced collectors and dealers determine the value of an entire collection or complete set. If I own a rare Juliana demi-parure or grand parure that might be valued around $3,000–$5,000 as a complete set, how is that figure actually determined? Is it based primarily on the last comparable sale, rarity, collector demand, replacement cost, or some combination of those factors? I'm also curious how you account for market fluctuations. For example, if only one complete set is available, scarcity can drive the price up. But if two or three collectors decide to sell comparable sets at the same time, buyers suddenly have options. How do professional appraisers, dealers, and experienced collectors adjust for those changing market conditions? Finally, for those of you who insure significant vintage costume jewelry collections, do you obtain formal appraisals? If so, what type of appraiser do you recommend, how often do you update valuations, and do you insure individual pieces, complete sets, or the collection as a whole? I'd really appreciate hearing from more experienced collectors. I wanted to post here, but I will be reaching out to some large sellers for their opinions, too. Tysm!

This question is for Brad or anyone else who uses tray by tray method for selling. How do you set up your trays? Do you set them up by color by price by visual beauty?

Sorry Brad I am going to yo have to stop for a bit I’m Can as soon as i Ttrain Goog lucky

I’m selling off a HUGE Bakelite buyout I did and am looking for a color chart so I know what to call each color as I sell them. People were asking for items off my table by color and I want to look smarter next time! Here’s a picture of one bucket of items I purchased (there are two more like it if you can believe it) plus pictures of the 3 highest selling items from last night including a Jonne by House of Schrager carved necklace set with original tag. And if you’re one of my buyers, thanks for shopping with me!! @fargosuzie