A Seller’s Guide to Estate Planning: What is an Estate Auction and How Do They Work?

Let’s face it—no one wants to think about what happens after the loss of a family member or a divorce, least of all how to liquidate their beloved belongings. The process of evaluating and cataloguing your loved one’s possessions can be daunting and emotional, especially if you aren’t familiar with the types of items they left behind. Estate auctions can be a great option for selling your loved one’s assets, but what is an estate auction, and how do you know if it’s right for you? Here is everything you should know.

Valuations, Art NewsGrays AuctioneersOctober 2, 2023home, Hidden Treasures, EstateAuction

8 Hidden Gems in Your Attic That Could Pay For Your Next Vacation

Not to alarm you… but your attic could be keeping secrets from you. From vintage books to antique music boxes, that neglected spare room at the top of the stairs could be hiding a treasure trove of valuables. But how do you tell the difference between high-value curio and mediocre clutter? Cue the holiday vibes and airport mimosas; here’s how to spot valuable antiques (plus the most valuable collectibles to look for during your search).

Valuations, Art NewsGrays AuctioneersSeptember 11, 2023home, Hidden Treasures

7 Hidden Home Treasures

Spring has sprung, which can only mean one thing - it’s time for Spring cleaning. Don't groan just yet! Some of the items you think are trash could actually be buried treasure. There is no need to stress about research; we've done the hard work for you. Here are ten everyday items found at home that could be worth a lot of money.

Updates, Valuations, Home decorGrays AuctioneersMarch 29, 2022home, Antiques, Toys, Furniture, Books

Inherited Art? Here's Your 5 Step Action Plan

It can be hard to know where to begin after inheriting an estate. Aside from the emotional weight and stress, you have to also think about what to do with any items you’ve inherited. If you find yourself in possession of paintings, furniture, antiques, or jewelry, here is your five-step action plan to figure out where to go from here.

Updates, ValuationsGrays AuctioneersFebruary 23, 2022home, Art

Complete Guide: How to Tell if Your Diamond is Real (9 at Home Tests)

If you are trying to determine if your diamond is real, here we have outlined nine different tests you can try at home to determine if your diamond is real or an intruder, such as a white sapphire, moissanite, cubic zirconia, or garnet.

Updates, ValuationsGrays AuctioneersAugust 1, 2021home, Jewelry

Is your Jewelry Valuable? 7 Ways to Find Out

Are you curious about the value of your jewelry? Maybe you inherited a host of necklaces, rings, or bracelets that you’ve always dismissed as of no value, but now you’re giving it a second thought.

Updates, ValuationsGrays AuctioneersJuly 28, 2021home, Jewelry

9 Signs Your Furniture is Over $1,000

Are you a treasure hunter? Do you love searching for unique pieces to complement your home? Now is the time to take a closer look because there is a good chance that some of your pieces could be worth over $1,000!

Updates, ValuationsGrays AuctioneersApril 7, 2021home

9 Signs that Your Painting May be Worth Over $1,000

Perhaps that old painting hanging on the wall has some real value. Here are 9 key factors real experts use to find the value of your artwork. You may be sitting on a gold mine!

Updates, ValuationsGrays AuctioneersMay 8, 2020home

6 Things in Your House that Might be Worth Something

Here are 6 items sitting in your home that may be worth something. While rummaging through your house and cleaning, hidden amongst the dust bunnies and old boxes, there may be some items that may be more than just memories. Your items might be worth more than you think!

Updates, ValuationsGrays AuctioneersApril 20, 2020home

3 signs it’s time to downsize, and how to do it

Is it time to downsize? Here are three ways to figure out if now is the right time to do so! We’ve put together a list to help you ask yourself the right questions to figure out if there’s no time like the present for a downsize.

Updates, ValuationsRoumena KratchunovaJanuary 8, 2020home, downsizing your home, declutter your home

How to value your jewelry

This is the first part to a series of content that we are publishing, dedicated to helping people find the true value of their treasured possessions. Our aim is to give you the information needed to help you figure out if you can appraise your own jewelry, or if you should submit it for an auction valuation.

Updates, ValuationsRoumena KratchunovaApril 15, 2019home

Is my item worth anything? Things to know before requesting a valuation

At Gray’s Auctioneers, we decided to introduce this piece of content to help people understand the main things to look for before requesting an item for valuation, and also a few pointers to help you find the value of your item on your own.

Updates, ValuationsRoumena KratchunovaJanuary 31, 2019home

[Infographic]: How do art, antique & jewelry valuations work?

Nearly everyone owns a piece of art, furniture or jewelry that is believed to be of value. The question is, how do you find the true value?

Updates, ValuationsRoumena KratchunovaNovember 23, 2018Infographic, home

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