Central NY Coin & Silver

How to Clean Silver Jewelry So It Shines

To make your silver rings, bracelets, and necklaces sparkle, here's how to clean silver jewelry the right way. Plus, how to store silver jewelry to prevent tarnish.

How to Clean Silver Jewelry in a Matter of Minutes

Keep your rings, necklaces, and bracelets shiny using everyday household ingredients.

How to Clean Jewelry At Home

You don't need fancy jewelry cleaner to get your silver to sparkle. Try these everyday items, most of which you probably already have in the house.

Top Four Best Places to Buy and Sell Antiques

If you’re up for the travel and antique shipping, here are four places to start your search for the best place to buy and sell your antiques away from home.

How to Clean Coins to Make Them More Valuable

You come across a rare 1909 Indian Head Cent, generally worth over $400. But wait it’s very dirty and tarnished. What do you do?

Finding Treasure: A Quick Guide to Antique Appraisal

Could that old vase in your attic be valuable? We talked to a local appraiser to find out.

Selling to and Buying From Pawn Shops: How Do Pawn Shops Determine Value?

Before approaching a pawn shop, learn how do pawn shops determine value of items pledged as collateral. Pawn shops will look into the condition of the item, its resale value, and appraised market value to determine its price and offer you the same. Learn here the ins and outs of buying and selling to pawn shops, including the regulatory agencies which govern them.

When and where was the first antique shop opened?

Does anyone know and have sources/information on when and where the origins of antique shops began? I'm curious to know if it's of similar date to...

How to create a ‘well curated’ antiques shop

Several years ago, customers began to remark that “your shop is so organized and your displays are so well curated.” Curated — that’s not a phrase you often hear associated

How to Spot Authentic Murano Glass When You're Antiques Shopping

What is Dual Agency: Why Buyers & Sellers Should Avoid it

What is dual agency and why buyers & sellers should avoid it. See how dual agency works. It offers no benefits to home buyers and sellers.

The Guide to Underground Storage Tanks for Homeowners, Buyers & Sellers

The Guide to Underground Storage Tanks for Homeowners, Buyers & Sellers.

Is it common for antique shops to slowly fall apart as the owner(s) age(s)?

Where I live, there is a highway loaded with a wide spectrum of shops. One in particular was just plain too far below standards on several...

Mistakes To Avoid When Working With Buyers & Sellers

Years ago, when I first started riding bikes on long distance rides, a crafty old veteran offered me some prudent advice. "Son," he said, "There are four t

Buyer/Seller Trust Issues And How To Neutralize Them In An Email

According to a recent survey conducted by Hubspot; Only 3% Consider Salespeople To Be Trustworthy Ouch! That means 97% basically think we’re full of sh*t and wouldn’t trust us as far as they could throw us! If the average person DOESN’T trust what you’re saying, then you shouldn’t just say things; You should ALWAYS back … continue reading »

Home Security Cameras Change How Buyers, Sellers Approach Showings

Security cameras are now ubiquitous. Buyers must behave as if they’re being watched — and listened to.

Sound Off: Can an agent represent buyer, seller simultaneously?

A: Buyers often think that having a listing agent write an offer will get them a competitive advantage with the seller, and allow them to get the property at a discount, given that the seller's total commission due to the agent might be less if the agent represents both sides<br>What generally happens, however, is that sellers feel uncomfortable having the listing agent act as a "dual agent" and are concerned they aren't getting as high a price.<br>The possible discount on the…

The Way Real Estate Agents Are Compensated Confuses Many Buyers & Sellers

The real estate industry is unlike any other industry in the way its sales personnel are compensated. Since it is a persistent source of confusion for the general public, allow me to explain. Imagi…

10 Things You Should Never, Ever Pass Up at Antique Shops