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If you weren’t a stamp collector before inheriting a whole collection, you might be quite unfamiliar with the world of philately. Luckily, several resources are available to help you navigate the process of collecting and managing stamps. Here’s everything you need to know about valuing and selling your inherited stamp collection.

Who said you have to propose with a diamond engagement ring? The love you share with your future spouse is unique, and your proposal should reflect this special bond. As you prepare to get down on one knee, don’t be swayed by societal pressures to purchase a diamond ring if you feel it doesn’t best […]

If you’ve recently inherited a rare coin collection from a family member or close friend, you may be feeling overwhelmed right now by the task at hand. You did not intentionally become a coin collector and do not plan on pursuing this hobby in the future, so now you have to sell items you know […]

Have you recently inherited a silver tea set from your great-grandmother or purchased one from a yard sale or flea market? Perhaps, you were told the set is real silver, but you have your doubts. We can help you assuage these worries with a few techniques for determining the authenticity of your antique silver tea […]

The presence of digital currency has taken over, and for those fascinated by the ambiance of collecting and selling old rare coins or paper currency, you should definitely stock up on all you can find. If you’re fascinated with collecting paper money, odds are you have a few tricks up your sleeve to handle and […]

Maybe you’ve gotten tired of the design and want something that works better with a new style you’re trying out. Or perhaps you just want to see how much you can get for the bag that’s been sitting in your closet for a few months with no use. Either way, pricing your Louis Vuitton product […]

What do you get for the woman who dedicated her life to raising you? Your mother deserves only the best — whether that’s the best luxury handbag or the finest piece of gold jewelry. If you’re experiencing a cash-strapped year, don’t worry! You can still give your mom the perfect gift without going over your […]

Many brides and grooms-to-be fall prey to the marketing scheme that they must pay at least two months’ salary on a new diamond engagement ring. By believing this sentiment, they may be forced to go into debt or settle for a ring that they only sort of like.

Losing a loved one is never easy. It can be even harder when their items have been passed down to you. These pieces of jewelry may stir up a whirlwind of emotions or memories. To help you through the grieving process, you may have decided to part with the jewelry. Or, perhaps you’ve decided to […]

As you enter the world of selling and buying precious metals such as gold and silver, you may be confused by the unit of measurement used by the industry professionals to weigh your pieces. Perhaps, the weight they report to you in “ounces” is different from the weight you calculated in ounces. Or maybe, they […]

The price of gold and diamonds fluctuates over time. Not surprisingly, the demand for each of these items can have a significant impact on their values. However, plenty of other factors plays a role in determining the overall price of gold and diamond pieces. In fact, the spot gold price is determined quite differently than […]

Whether you’re in the process of filing for divorce, you’ve recently gotten divorced, or your divorce happened years ago, you may still be feeling the pain that comes from such a big part of your life coming to an end. Something that might provide you with some relief is dealing with your engagement ring once […]