Silver and Gold Magazine Winter 2018/19 | Page 13

“Anyone may have diamonds: An heirloom is an ornament of quite a different kind.” – Elizabeth Aston Reach out to a collectibles dealer Collectibles dealers and Collectors alike may be the best route to consider, for a few reasons: - They are often local, which means it may be easier for them to drive to your home (or work, or somewhere closer to you) to review and talk about your items in person. - They are experienced in various items or fields, so they can essentially provide the same information an antique store would give you, without the overhead and fees. - If they are truly not interested in your item, they will not waste your time, yet they may give you a reputable contact of someone who will be interested. - Although they may not be able to professionally appraise your items, they are often genuinely interested in collecting, and will have gathered vast knowledge to help you out in determining the true value of your items. • Roseland Denture Clinic Specializing in “Difficult to Fit” Dentures Full & Partial Dentures using acrylic or porcelain teeth Premium Dentures to Low Cost Dentures Repairs & Relines Same Day Service Myoloc and Implant Retained Dentures Dental Lab on premises Karl Pfaff DD ROSELAND DENTURE CLINIC ROSELAND PLAZA 3027 New Street at Guelph Line, Burlington 905.637.3251 Hours: Mon-Fri 9-5 by Appointment Collector interested in the following: Word of caution: NEVER sell an item or promise to ship it somewhere until you have received your funds, and they have cleared your bank. NEVER send or promise payment through online money transfer companies, and always send packages as ‘registered’ – keep every single receipt and proof of purchase/sale that you can! Safety first. The first postage stamps were made available on May 1, 1840 in England, and it didn’t take long for the hobby of stamp collecting to arise. Philately – the collection and study of stamps – has been alive and well ever since. The most expensive Canadian stamp sold was the 1951 12d black Canada stamp, for $225,000 in 2013. When 51,000 of these unique stamps originally printed, only 1,450 were sold, as only a limited number of people could afford to make the purchase and not use it to send mail. • Stamp Collections • Unwanted Jewellery • Old Paper Money • Coin Collections • Gold & Silver Coins • Gold & Silver Bars • Sterling Silver Cutlery • Moorcroft Pottery • Watches/Pocket Watches • Costume Jewellery Please call or text John Probert: 905.599.6460 Silver & Gold Magazine ~ WINTER 2018 13