Antique restoration
Antique restoration is a tricky topic. One person’s loving restoration of an object is another’s thoughtless sacrilege. In this week’s video blog, ValueMyStuff founder Patrick van der Vorst offers a...
View ArticleIs your cat’s bed worth $200,000?
ValueMyStuff.com founder Patrick van der Vorst shares some of his most memorable valuation stories – the customer who sent in pictures of the chinese bowl that her cat liked to sleep in, which turned...
View ArticleHidden gems around the home
In this week’s blog, Patrick van der Vorst of ValueMyStuff asks if you have any antique gems hidden in your home. Could that old bike, toaster or typewriter be worth good money? Patrick gives you tips...
View ArticleDid you hear about the $10,000 iPhone?
This week Patrick van der Vorst reflects on the news that a first generation iPhone in its original packaging has been listed on eBay for $10,000, and talks about the emerging antiques and collectibles...
View ArticleFinding antique treasures in your garden
Summer’s here and ValueMyStuff founder Patrick van der Vorst has broken out his warm weather wardrobe and gone off to take a look at outdoor antiques – garden statuary, garden scuptures, and open-air...
View ArticleWhy classic cars are worth their weight in gold
Car lovers don’t need much encouragement to lavish love on the old jalopy they keep polished up in the garage. So here’s a fact designed to make them back-flip with joy: as well as the source of...
View ArticleWhat’s a limited edition really worth?
Ever bought a limited edition art print or ceramic only to find it hasn’t held its value? These days, many galleries offer limited edition versions of a more valuable original art work. Sometimes these...
View ArticleFive top tips for selling at auction
So you’ve stumbled across a piece of lost antique treasure at your local car boot sale, had it valued (by ValueMyStuff’s online service, naturally) at several thousand times what you paid for it, and...
View ArticleHow to spot a fake Rolex
Ever fancied a sporting a Rolex watch on your wrist? One of the world’s most recognisable and valuable brands, Rolex is a byword for quality, craftsmanship and class, as well as high re-sale value. As...
View ArticlePossibilities and pitfalls in Chinese art and antiques
Chinese art and antiques, particularly Chinese porcelain, hit the headlines quite regularly, usually because of the huge sums collectors are prepared to pay for sought-after pieces – £48 million in the...
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