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clf · 2nd July 2019, 12:50

Another aspect to consider is the knowledge/belief of the items existence if it was a sole survivor of many destroyed.

If no one knew of its existence, without some form of authentication, it will likely be worthless.

If it is known, and even better, spoken about with hushed tones, it will be worth what you price it at (as there will be no others to compare price with, therefore you control its 'value'). If it has changed hands previously, I would suggest a guide of 20 to 30 % added for each year of ownership on top of its last sale price (this would be down to overall desirability and condition of course).

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The trains example is one I have experience of. More though of accessories. My grandfather left me his collection in his will, and reluctantly I suggested selling (to be able to make sure my mother got a share after being written out of it - the did reconcile though).

He had two cases (of 24 in each) of lighting units for coaches. Hornby dublo, pre 1971. Simple screw in 12v bulb with two wires soldered to them, sealed with original tape, and the case that was opened, each had a tab with 1/6 written on them. The sealed case were all untouched from the factory. One initially was put up for sale. A bidding war started, and the price ended at £25!!! From 99p. Because we had so many, the first bidder was given it at the second highest bid, with the second bidder, given a second chance offer, and each offered more. (They bought 10 between them!). After this they were Ll listed as buy it now, at the second highest bistro (£24). Shockingly, all 48 sold within about 2 months! I have seen none since.

So if there is no precedent, set one.

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2nd July 2019, 12:50	#10
clf This is my second home MG ZT CDTi Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: carrick Posts: 7,859 Thanks: 3,494 Thanked 2,657 Times in 1,973 Posts	Another aspect to consider is the knowledge/belief of the items existence if it was a sole survivor of many destroyed. If no one knew of its existence, without some form of authentication, it will likely be worthless. If it is known, and even better, spoken about with hushed tones, it will be worth what you price it at (as there will be no others to compare price with, therefore you control its 'value'). If it has changed hands previously, I would suggest a guide of 20 to 30 % added for each year of ownership on top of its last sale price (this would be down to overall desirability and condition of course). - The trains example is one I have experience of. More though of accessories. My grandfather left me his collection in his will, and reluctantly I suggested selling (to be able to make sure my mother got a share after being written out of it - the did reconcile though). He had two cases (of 24 in each) of lighting units for coaches. Hornby dublo, pre 1971. Simple screw in 12v bulb with two wires soldered to them, sealed with original tape, and the case that was opened, each had a tab with 1/6 written on them. The sealed case were all untouched from the factory. One initially was put up for sale. A bidding war started, and the price ended at £25!!! From 99p. Because we had so many, the first bidder was given it at the second highest bid, with the second bidder, given a second chance offer, and each offered more. (They bought 10 between them!). After this they were Ll listed as buy it now, at the second highest bistro (£24). Shockingly, all 48 sold within about 2 months! I have seen none since. So if there is no precedent, set one. Sent from my SM-A600FN using Tapatalk __________________ It is not gloss primer .............. it is duct tape silver!