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Selling my fathers collection

Hi!  I'm looking for some advice on what to do with my Dads collection.  They date all the way back to 1914.  My father recently passed away very suddenly.  He was an avid collector and it would break my heart to see his collection go into a recycling bin.  I'd love to try to sell them or at least have someone take them and love them as much as he did.  I posted photos of his collection along with a detailed list of what he has and the condition that they are in.  He even had a few leather bound copies.  I'm open to suggestions/offers... really anything.  Thanks everyone I look forward to hearing from you!

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Permalink Reply by Melvin L. De Vilbiss on October 12, 2014 at 5:51am

Laura,

I am sorry for your loss and am certain this must be a difficult task for you.

This may provide you some insight:

http://ngscollectors.ning.com/forum/topics/a-guide-to-selling-natio...

You may also wish to visit the "dealers directory" at the top left margin of the main page of this web site and ask their advice.

Generally speaking, it is very difficult to sell in bulk. It is much easier to sell those earlier than 1920, moderately easy for those older than 1950 and progressively more difficult newer than 1950. And, I'm sorry to say, selling NGM's is usually a lengthy and time-consuming prospect.

Good luck!

Mel

Permalink Reply by Laura Hudson on October 12, 2014 at 9:50am

Thank you so much for the reply any and all input is very helpful. 

Permalink Reply by Mike Oliphant on October 29, 2014 at 11:25am

Hi Laura,

   Where are you located? and have they sold? So Sorry for your loss!!! Have a great day!!! Mike O

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