How Auctions Work, Myths, Brown Furniture, Jewelry Marks, Reselling Secrets by Dr. Lori

[@Mary.Mercedes]

*DR. LORI you are the People's Antique Appraiser!* So generous for you to share all your tips and knowledge! NOT a shred of snobby exclusivity or snot noses here! Brilliant lady!

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks Mary! And I appreciate you sharing too :)

[@jillianlea9690]

I agree. Not afraid to teach ♡ so greatful

[@LS-el7sf]

I lOVE this format for your videos! Please continue telling your authentic stories to make your point. It helps me remember the information. Thanks so much for all you do!

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for watching and offering your input. We always want to hear about which formats you want to see.

[@teresafaulkner5199]

I wish you would of been around in my time you are such a excellent teacher with a wonderful heart ❤

[@DrLoriV]

Thank you.

[@aa88x]

I mean, you are actually typing right? Sooooo this IS your time '-)

[@rozogden3165]

I feel exactly the same way. I was about to post I needed a teacher like Dr. Lori!

[@teresafaulkner5199]

@@aa88x I meant if I was younger lol

[@suzannedawson4120]

LOVE LOVE LOVE You and your videos, Dr Lori. Thank you so much! And for the record, you are looking great 😁

[@DrLoriV]

Love you! Thanks for watching! Please don't forget to share the love/links to vids with friends on social media :)

[@scuffycoral5358]

The Civil War sword was a really great example of why something would sell better in one location versus another. Thank you for making it so understandable to those of us not in the trade. Dr. Lori, you are a wonderful Instructor and we are grateful for your willingness to share your expertise!

[@foorsandyslilacs3157]

That is really one of my biggest pet peeve‘s. Antique wooden furniture is my passion. And I always want it in the condition I find it as far as the finish goes. When I see a person take a beautiful wood good condition piece of furniture and paint it; that just breaks my heart. And then they distress it. I cannot stand watching those type of videos. Yes the end result may be very nice and pretty but I just can’t stand the thought of ruining a completely good piece of antique furniture. Just my opinion Sandy’s

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for sharing! I've seen a lot of pieces of furniture ruined as far a value is concerned because people refinish quality and historic pieces.

[@foorsandyslilacs3157]

Thank you Dr. Lori for answering me so fast I never expected that. I don’t know why but I have always had a passion for real wood furniture. I don’t get why people go out and spend money on those particleboard wood fake pieces of furniture, when you can find some very nice pieces of real Wood furniture that won’t fall apart in a year. If you look hard enough you can find something that would cost just as much. And of course it was constructed better back then. I cannot resist buying a piece even knowing I probably don’t have a place to put it. But believe me I’ll find a spot rather than get rid of it or paint it.

[@bettymiller1929]

Totally agree

[@changedforgood5761]

I would think this would be determined by your region as well. Where I am at the good condition wood furniture might sell for $50 regardless of its actual value, slap a coat of chalk paint on that same piece and it now sells for $250 - $300 dollars. My neighbor does this with furniture, as much as she loves the natural beauty of the piece she still needs to pay her bills and feed her family so she does what sells. She does not like painting the pieces but it's what drives her income.

[@mys15jimmy]

Doesn't it ruin victorian furniture if its perfect to paint it,kids think its better white.or pink so sad.

[@diggingmary129]

I can never think of a question to ask Dr.Lori cause she seems to answer them all!! She's the greatest ❤️

[@zeedee33]

Love you Dr. Lori. Great video very informative.

[@DrLoriV]

Glad it was helpful! Please share links with others so they can benefit too.

[@buttercupp272]

thank you for all you do. I have learned a lot from your videos and I have watched them all!

[@DrLoriV]

You are so welcome! Please share links to videos with others and support the channel and new videos. Have you seen my videos on other channels too? Use the binge link to always see the most recently added vids in order at kzbin.info/aero/PL384695BCA1841B8F

[@tammyjohnson7401]

Love all the great tips. Thank you DR. Lori

[@lornaduwn]

Wow...I just figured out where the name ebay comes from. It's an electronic auction bay, hence ebay.

[@oldstuffbethtx8052]

Look great in purple. Thanks for the info.

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for subbing and supporting the channel!

[@Mary.Mercedes]

THANK YOU! Another excellent video. I ALWAYS share your videos. My personal peeve are people who gripe and complain about auction fees. People need to realize that auctioneers have tremendous investment in TIME and LABOR preparing for any estate auction. We are not a banana republic (yet) and merchants deserve to make a reasonable profit for their work.

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for supporting the channel for more videos with your shares!

[@vjslaughter2059]

I just LOVE all you do Dr Lori! You are so AWESOME from your Real Bargains videos to well shoot ALL of them! I am learning so much and spend my afternoons at home watching your videos learning and taking notes. I have been a thrift store shopper for years and have acquired some items that have stayed up packed up in boxes because of several job moves. My goal is to set up a room in my house to start "unpacking" and seeing what things I may have that are of value by subscribing to your service. Having said ALL that..THANK YOU DR Lori for all you give of yourself and your many years of gained knowledge you are a beautiful person inside and out! God Bless!

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for watching and subbing to the channel! Thank me by sharing links to my videos with others. It helps me make videos for everyone.

[@bgcrow1]

Love your videos Dr. Lori! Thank you for sharing your extensive knowledge with us all! I learn something every single time.

[@DrLoriV]

Happy to hear it! Please share links with friends on social media so others an learn too!

[@VanSaused]

Please continue these Q&As! Now here's my question (more of a followup question regarding selling items to a specific niche of audience) Does jewelry (semiprecious and precious stones specifically) also apply to this? Since I've known certain stones and motifs made into jewelry will have more value in specific regions/locations than in other places where it doesn't hold as much regards/value to such type of stone and/or motif. E.G. A piece of imperial green jade carved into a Chinese Goddess of Mercy (Guanyin) accented with diamonds all in 18k WG frame, will this be more valuable in an auction held in China vs. an auction held in U.S. where this aforementioned jade jewelry is being sold? Also I saw some of your jewelry appraisals and you called Jadeite jade "White Jade" and I've always have been curious why you've called it that when "White Jade" is usually termed that towards Nephrite jade being white or cream colored. Keep up the content as I love learning from you with your signature sass you bring along!

[@DrLoriV]

Good questions for an upcoming Ask Dr. Lori video. They have been added to the list! With the internet and global shipping, why limit yourself to one region when selling? The person who wants to pay top dollar might be in your very own neighborhood :)

[@hendersonfamily8567]

So cool to tell people how to get value

[@micdraperv]

Love ❤️ the different basket or bowl every week.

[@rj3755]

Dr.Lori, that blouse and the color of it looked very nice on you. I really appreciate your KZbin channel. I've learned a great deal from you. Thank you

[@DrLoriV]

Thank you so much! Please share links to videos with friends on social media so they can learn too!

[@collarclatch6414]

Hi Dr. Lori, I love perfume. Those bottles on your table bring back a lot of memories. I was wondering if you are going to be talking about them at some time. My current fav is called Good Girl; great bottle and yummy fragrance.

[@DrLoriV]

Yes I am going to talk about perfume bottles! The video is in the can as they say. Stay tuned for it's air date :)

[@nickimontie]

I was going to ask the same question! There's always a few very interesting items on the table.

[@DrLoriV]

@@nickimontie Yes, some of those items have already appeared in videos here. Others will be featured.

[@karenrom1513]

Another great video Dr. Lori! I learn something new every time I watch. Nice to hear you mention Long Island in this video since I live there.

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for watching! Please share the links to videos with others so they can enjoy them too!

[@LK-cr2is]

Gosh Dr. Lori you are quite possibly the most knowledgeable person on the internet. Have you ever been stumped by an item? I would like to see that video. It would take less than a minute! 🤣🤣🤣

[@DrLoriV]

Good question! Actually just answered that in a video we shot yesterday. Look for it soon in an upcoming Ask Dr. Lori video :)

[@ccya157]

Thank you for the knowledge about unsigned paintings .

[@DrLoriV]

Happy the video was helpful!

[@lisacurtiss481]

I love all your videos! So very informative, Thank you 🦋☺

[@DrLoriV]

You are so welcome! Please share links to videos on social media with friends so they can enjoy them :)

[@juliataylor8063]

Love all those piles of pearls!

[@loridisney3782]

Me too !

[@Rose39M]

You are wonderful Dr. Lori! Thank you!

[@DrLoriV]

You are so welcome! Thanks for supporting the channel by subbing!!

[@brandomichaelson4094]

These videos are looking FANTASTIC. Multiple angles, good pacing, great editing, clean audio, and tons of useful information. Thanks for the time spent on this upload!

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for appreciating the time my staff takes on these videos. Please share the vids with others so we can keep making them for everyone :)

[@williammickle9947]

Jewellery makers start somewhere. The university I went to had metalsmithing and jewellery making. Early pieces often go unstamped but are sometimes made from quality materials. Love your show!

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for sharing! Yes, that is why I say look for quality people! Not everything is signed or marked. Think of what you do for a living. Did you mark or note everything you did with your name of some sorts? Plus signing pieces during certain times in history was not regarded as appropriate.

[@teresaandazola8664]

Thank you dr Lori. I’m so glad you do what you do.

[@theceramicrepairstudio]

Love your energy. 🥰

[@DrLoriV]

Thank you! 🤗

[@BL-rb7jm]

Oh by the way that colour that you're wearing that's magnificent colour for you it's very beautiful

[@happyheidishow-2s268]

Another great, informative video!

[@DrLoriV]

Happy you enjoyed it!

[@ozarkpicker873]

Great information! 😀👍

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for watching!

[@coloringwithd]

As always Dr. Lori, a most interesting video. Thank you for sharing. ♥♥♥

[@DrLoriV]

You are so welcome! Thanks for watching and sharing the videos with others too :)

[@SwtTrisha8]

I thoroughly enjoyed this video because I knew absolutely nothing about Auctions. Thank you Dr Lori- you’re simply the Best- Kermit thinks so as well- ha ha Love the little guy- 🐸rivet rivet Looking forward to your next video - until then wishing you a wonderful and blessed Thanksgiving with family and friends. God bless you Dr. Lori 🦃🍁🍂🍁🍁🍂🦃🍁🦃🍗🍁

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

Thank you, Dr. Lori.

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for watching and subbing too :)

[@pamcolechadwell1302]

@@DrLoriV Your most welcome.

[@rexine4748]

Dr.Lori, I think your the best. Be safe! Thank-You!! For being you!!

[@DrLoriV]

You are so welcome, thanks for watching!

[@franielee38]

Yay for all the information!!!

[@kristynsotelo1452]

As Dr Lori says, people running estate sales for a family often undervalue the items of the estate. I just got a artist attributed wool rug for $8. Had it evaluated for $300.

[@DrLoriV]

They bargains are out there!

[@antoinetterandle6419]

Thank you Dr. Lori for all the wonderful tips. The perfume bottles on the table bring back so many nice memories, Ralph Lauren was one of my favorites.

[@DrLoriV]

You are so welcome! Look for a video soon where I talk about the perfume bottles!

[@lynnedelacy2841]

Glad you commented on something in front of you in your Q&A video this time - so many times you don’t !

[@DrLoriV]

I have other videos where I talk about the pieces on my tables. More to air, so stay tuned :)

[@johannamarsh8464]

Great video! Thank you Dr Lori!

[@signecadwallader2158]

Love the perfume bottles! I had a pink Ambush bottle just like that- circa 1970. Enjoy your channel .

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for watching! Stay tuned, got a video coming up where I feature perfume bottles including that Ambush bottle :)

[@cathifamjourney469]

I love the perfume bottle with the beautiful stopper on the left side of your screen (to your right). What's the value of something like this?

[@DrLoriV]

Stay tuned! I'm talking about perfume bottles in an upcoming video :)

[@manuelagilo6066]

Hi! That perfume bottle is stunning. I'm mermerized by it. Looks very expensive.

[@mimimitch327]

Right! I couldn’t stop staring at how beautiful it is!

[@nancilycett9360]

When my dentist grandfather retired, he started using his dental instruments to make jewelry. I have a number of pieces he made. One is a pair of gold and Jade earrings. Of course, they aren't marked.

[@DrLoriV]

Many dentists were also sculptors and jewelry designers throughout art history.

[@ariellycett1040]

@@DrLoriV Wow! I never knew that! He also made wood carvings of birds and other animals! Thank you!

[@christineh4782]

Thank you Dr. Lori and the Dr. Lori Team! Dr. Lori, I checked you website but am unable to find what kind of diluted soap to use to clean an old painting my grandmother did. It has decades of built up yuck on it. I would greatly appreciate your advice being your the only expert I trust.

[@DrLoriV]

I'm not a conservator. I suggest you get an expert conservator. I've seen so many paintings ruined by people who were not experts and hate to see you ruin your family heirlooms. Contact your local museum and ask them for a reference on who they use when they need paintings cleaned.

[@christineh4782]

@@DrLoriV The painting isn't a keeper that is why I kept it to practice out of curiosity.

[@DrLoriV]

@@christineh4782 Ok, but understand just because it might look like you cleaned it, if not done properly, as the piece ages the actual paint can break down in a not so desirable way.

[@donnariggs1567]

The BEST ON THE NET!!!!

[@mwest4120]

I love brown furniture! Great vid again! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@pamelapiorko6634]

I like your video! Thankyou for your time and your beautiful help

[@DrLoriV]

You are welcome!

[@kachelle5632]

watched this again - still great info

[@DrLoriV]

Many people re-watch my videos since there is so much info offered. Thanks.

[@kihmjones6782]

Super!! Thanks for sharing your wealth of knowledge!! Love your shows! God bless you!! ❤️

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for watching! Please do your part and share links with others on social media so they can learn and I can keep making videos :)

[@janeti6149]

so much info!!! - love your videos - thank you for sharing your knowledge. I have the same bowl you used in this video - and 2 other pieces that match it. Was going to try and sell them but seeing it in this video reminds me how pretty they are - for now I'm keeping them!

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks! Appreciate you subbing too and supporting the channel and new videos :)

[@seabee5695]

I, for One, LOVE "Brown Furniture". But as a Purist, it's almost impossible for me to alter the original finish.🤗

[@marylougeorge9890]

That blouse is your color! You look great in it.👌👍

[@DrLoriV]

Thank you so much 🙂

[@bettymiller1929]

In went to LA about a year ago and a antique dealer told me no one is buying brown furniture...(I made a killing!) He said people wanted Art Deco and something called California design and a few other specific styles. Wish I could go back to get more brown!

[@aaronandrews3059]

Its very true. I live in Northern California and every thing here is now the petrified gray washed particle board garbage. I see it in even in these millionaire homes.

[@bettymiller1929]

@@aaronandrews3059 and it is so ugly

[@lauracrawford6359]

So here’s my opinion of the ever so lively and beautiful color, “gray”. Haha. I’m 66 years old. When I was 6 or 7, my sister had to have a lot of physical therapy. This was done inside a local hospital. No outpatient PT clinics in 1961. All the walls were gray and it was dismal to say the least. As a kid, I hated that a hospital couldn’t come up with a better color. My bedroom was a beautiful yellow and our formal dining room had chinese red patterned wallpaper that was absolutely gorgeous. My parents had some memorable dinner parties in that room! Anyways ... fast forward to 2020 and, everything is grey. Seriously, I cannot believe that anyone would want to be surrounded by that color all day let alone their furniture. When it comes to furniture I’ll take the beautiful Davis cherry furniture that dominates my parents home. Bought in 1965 and still looks like the day it was delivered. Gorgeous, highest of quality and weighs a ton! That’s the good stuff!

[@sharleenjohnston2948]

Dr. Lori, I have been panting over all the vintage fragrances & bottles you have in front of you in each presentation. I understand what buyers are doing with the fragrances (putting into little vials, etc) but I wish I could small most of the scents. Not the pink Dana cologne - in high school girls gifted each other the Dana fragrances and the hallways reeked! (Graduated high school in 1969).

[@thriftythriftmom2123]

Another wonderful and educational video. Thank you for all you do to educate us. I love to hear you speak so passionately about what you know.

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks! And thanks for the #MugShot and supporting the channel :)

[@thriftythriftmom2123]

@@DrLoriVI hope you make t-shirts or even a canvas bag soon. I love my coffee cup and I'm glad to know it supports you and the channel.

[@DrLoriV]

@@thriftythriftmom2123 Thanks for the suggestion and for supporting the channel :)

[@loridisney3782]

This is so helpful ! Thank you Dr.Lori 👍

[@DrLoriV]

Glad it was helpful!

[@mimimitch327]

Thanks so much! Love your videos!!!

[@DrLoriV]

Glad you like them! Please share links on the social media pages you visit!

[@baldridgeroy]

Love this channel!!

[@DrLoriV]

Glad you enjoy it! Please share it!

[@dawsonmellon3514]

Hi dr. Lori, I was wondering what you do when you appraise something you haven't seen before, and what do you do to educate yourself on the subject.

[@DrLoriV]

There isn't much I haven't seen before! And when it does happen I do the research. I have a strong background and experience as my starting point too :)

[@VintageVagabondVends]

Great advice!

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for watching!

[@artedejali]

Perfume bottles! My husband would get them from customers who would toss them. Some were empty, but there some that had, still, perfume (some weren’t use). I have some interesting bottles. I have some that does not have a name and would love to find information more information about them. This adds to the list of things I want to show you. Btw, I apologize for my “broken” language as English is my third language. Is meowing, meows and hissing a language? 😹 Thank you, Dr Lori for sharing information.

[@artedejali]

Grand Rapids, Michigan here 🤚🏾 Thank you for the shout-out 😺

[@jillianlea9690]

Jillian lea I have an antique card table that folds on each side . Very durable and I have not painted it.....I can't bring myself to do it . However , I did just paint an antique pie or food cupboard of some sort.

[@DrLoriV]

Be careful not to ruin valuables. I've seen it done so many times and had to break the bad news.

[@michelledekker7654]

Hi Dr. Lori. Love your energy and your incredible knowledge. I have a question, What do you think of all these KZbin vintage thrifters going to goodwill, garage sales, etc and reselling on ebay in mass amounts? Since they have a decent following these pieces are selling on Ebay for crazy prices and a lot of the pieces are not even identified correctly. I guess it pays to have a lot of uneducated buyers!!!????

[@DrLoriV]

This is a super question and I'll field it soon here on the channel in an upcoming Ask Dr. Lori video. Stay tuned.

[@michelledekker7654]

@@DrLoriV oh cool! Funny I feel somewhat like a celebrity having you pick my question lol. Seriously I am looking forward to your thoughts on this.

[@naomicochran1289]

Dr.Lori....I love you on u-tube...I notice on one program you were displaying a bunch of perfume bottles..I received a bottle of perfume when I was young...probably at least 50 years ago..on the bottom it says Tiffany...I'd this a valuable bottle of perfume..ost of the perfume had evaporated now ...still have the bottle..thank you Dr. Lori

[@DrLoriV]

I can help identify and value your bottle. I'm also going to talk about those perfume bottles in an upcoming video. Stay tuned!

[@sherriefarris2863]

Question--with your profession, are you an easy gal to shop for? Just curious. Case and point; as a florist for 25 years, the last thing I want as a gift is flowers! Not to be ungrateful, but it never fails if I receive flowers, I'm looking at "why didn't they strip those roses; who uses frogs any more, and they didn't make a proper bow!" All I see in my head, is how to make a proper arrangement. What about you? Do you love a particular artist, or a specific gem (I know your a garnet girl), or a collection of perfume bottles, jewelry from a specific era. Do tell! Thanks for your videos, I love them all! They do inspire. God's blessings on your holidays.

[@DrLoriV]

People who shop with me say I'm not easy to shop for but I think that's a cop out. Get me jewelry and it's all good. I am not only a garnet girl (January 11 birthday) but I am a diamond, ruby, emerald, pearl, jade, opal, amethyst, aquamarine, coral, cameo, anything girl! LOL I love costume jewelry or fine jewelry. I like casual stuff too -- sweatshirts and fishing rods as much as jewelry--lol. But, yes, my years of appraising objects and being an art critic makes me highly critical when I see all types of items. I love items that reference history as they are special, interesting, and valuable. Thanks for your interesting question. Happy holidays.

[@foorsandyslilacs3157]

Hello Dr. Lori, I see in this video that on the table you have a bottle of Evening in Paris probably either the lotion or the powder. I have been collecting this cobalt blue bottle of perfumes since I was 12 years old that makes me have been collecting it for 54 years if my math in my head is right. I must have well over 1500 pieces. And almost all of them still retain their contents or are full. When I branched out and started collecting the manufacturers line of fragrances which is Bourjois. I thought I had most of the different fragrances collected and then I found a booklet that a eBay seller had online and boy was I wrong. I even have some pieces that are not listed in their books. Since the Internet I have hardly ever seen any in an antique store or flea market anymore. Even online is getting very Tough. Sorry if this is such a mess I’m using voice texting. I am now collecting this for my grandchildren and my nieces since I have so much. Is there any value in this line of fragrance. They did make some unique pieces shipped in these like Eiffel tower , eggs, grandfather clock, and a Toby jug that is very hard to find and then if you do it is extremely expensive. They also have made several specialty pieces for Christmas. I have photographs of the ads showing a lot of these pieces. And a lot of these pieces I have never seen in person or online. I have no intention of selling any of it, I’ll let them do that if they want. I just wanted to know what your opinion is on this, I have been told this is the most highly collectible fragrance on the market. Thank you for your consideration. Sandy

[@DrLoriV]

I have a video coming up soon about the perfume bottles on the table. Regarding your specific bottles, I can help you but need to see them. You could send me photos or show me during a video call :)

[@foorsandyslilacs3157]

@@DrLoriV Thank you I will try and get on following some pictures for you. The majority of my collection is all the cobalt blue glass perfumes of that line. Evening in Paris. Just like the one you have. I know the bottle style that you had on the table can either contain powder, talcum, lotion, or bath salts. Another of their most common pieces is the bullet shaped bottle that usually has a tassel on top to be carried in your purse. I have seen bullet bottles from other companies they’re all shaped the same but are a different line of perfume. Please excuse my grammar or my spelling if it’s wrong, I am using voice texting because I am laid up in bed; and actually my thumbs start to hurt from texting. LOL

[@DrLoriV]

@@foorsandyslilacs3157 I'm sorry you aren't feeling well. Wishing you a speedy recovery :)

[@foorsandyslilacs3157]

@@DrLoriV Thank you Dr. Lori. I appreciate that more than you’ll ever know.It amazes me how fast you can lose friends when you’re laid up And can’t participate in all the fun activities. Friends of 30 years I have not heard from in years I tried reaching out, because the way things are going this year for everyone you need all the friends you can get.

[@DrLoriV]

@@foorsandyslilacs3157 I'm sorry to hear this :) Hang in there!

[@tklmyfncy03]

Thank you, Dr. Lori!❤️

[@DrLoriV]

You are so welcome! Please thank me by sharing links to videos with others :)

[@BL-rb7jm]

You know the more I watch your videos tomorrow I appreciate and value your expertise and your knowledge and I think in my opinion money that you get for appraising is not your true value as your knowledge is above many people. And I hate to say this and I don't say this to put people down because there's a lot of good appraisers but I honestly have not seen that in my hometown they kind of hum and hah and guess but. I'm not saying this to put them down or put you up on a pedestal I'm just saying the facts as how I see it and you're very humble person and I know you don't underestimate your value that's for sure you don't even portray that in any of your videos but you are kind enough to give people good deals on your appraisals I hope they appreciate you and I hope they appreciate that what you're doing for them is truthful and that's hard to get nowadays sometimes people don't like to hear the truth. Yes I just wanted to tell you that my dad used to say the truth to me when I was a kid about certain things and I'd cry and I said to my dad why do you have to say that. Amy says what am I supposed to do lie to you sometimes the truth hurts. He says would you rather me hurt you and tell you the truth or would you rather me lie to you?? He says I want your respect it cuz if I lied to you how can I gain your respect and your love..

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for sharing :)

[@nonnah9716]

Hi Dr. Lori, Could you speak about the value of vintage furs? I have my Grandmothers mink stoles and my Mother full length mahogany mink coat. I don’t know how to find their value.

[@DrLoriV]

I can look at yours during a video call if you like. See details on my website how to pick a time in my schedule.

[@deemiller5024]

We have 4 wicker Roll back wicker and wrought iron chairs. We had them made in 1994 for $240 each, and use them at their matching table. The back is good on all of them, and retro-looking, yet the seats are cracking and separating at the seat cross bars/arm rests. Can wicker be restored (and is it worth it), and could it have value if it is damaged wicker?

[@DrLoriV]

Wicker can be restored. Is it worth it? Depends on your pieces. I always suggest you find out the value first so you can make that decision. I help a lot of people with items before their repaired (or not).

[@debrabritt1581]

One semester's worth of information within less than an hour! Please know how deeply you are appreciated. Quick note. My ex husband I were Yankees living on New Orleans looking for a few nice pieces for our new, old, home. Going to auction houses in NO we quickly learned that fine furniture made in the north - Boston, Phili, NY was selling at 25% of what we paid for when living in NY. Southerners did not want any Yankee "stuff" in their houses.

[@DrLoriV]

Good selling tip! Know your market :) Thanks for sharing and watching.

[@farmers-daughter2000]

Do people collect Avon any more?

[@DrLoriV]

Avon has value. Do you have pieces that you are curious about?

[@farmers-daughter2000]

@@DrLoriV yes a few pieces small perfume bottles I don’t remember if they have tops. They are old. I have a black jar with a black lid. I also have a clear dish on a stem an has circles around the edge. My grandmother, my mother in law, and I sold Avon. I think there may be the brown car. I keep them in the china cabinet. I don’t really look at them often. But I am not in the best health, I decided to clean and organize. I have 4 yellow tubs. (That’s what I call them.). I have some really old stuff from my grandma. There may be stuff from my great grand ma. But I want gather what what should go to who. I hope they stay in the family. That’s why I wanted to wait. I am right in the middle of paint. In fact I have a lot on my plate right now. Oh I wanted to know. I would like to paint my grandmothers desk. Early 1900’s. Will that ruin its value? Also, I have two ladies pocket watch. I know one is gold. It has a lady carved onto the back the other may be bronze. She got it when she started to teach school around 1913 maybe. Thank you for being so helpful. I love learning. Wish I could learn faster, I had open heart surgery. Now i don’t remember very well even being 3 years ago that surgery. Your sweet. You must be fond of purple. I have jewelry also. Been 20 years since it was appraised.

[@DrLoriV]

@@farmers-daughter2000 I suggest you have me value your Avon bottles so you know and that desk too before you potentially ruin it by painting it. Over the years I've seen so many pieces of quality and historic furniture ruined by painting.

[@farmers-daughter2000]

Okay

[@fannieallen6005]

New subscriber and love to watch your appraisals. I just bought an old picture that looks like it was printed on thin rice or parchment paper. It also feels more like water paint. It's German and I am new at this. It's gotten to the point I am afraid to handle it much because it might crack or crumble... yet looks good. Was it a natural paper to paint or print on ?

[@lorrainemiale467]

Thank you beautiful... Just saw you on Auction Kings. Xxxs Gbu😊😊😊😊😊😊😎😎😎😎😎😎

[@DrLoriV]

Welcome!! What was I appraising on Auction Kings?

[@lorrainemiale467]

Artwork?

[@DrLoriV]

@@lorrainemiale467 Might it have been images of sports figures? I'm trying to remember what art work I appraised on the show.

[@andymcallister2908]

I am getting alot of good info from this video but am curious about the board game behind you on your left next to Kermit. I just noticed it, and I have one!!

[@DrLoriV]

Masterpiece? I talk about it in another video. Try searching the channel :)

[@stephaniejoyce4427]

Love ya girlie! 😘😘

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks! Please share the love (links to vids) :)

[@maggienigbor3004]

Hi Dr. Lori, Love your videos. I went to an Estate sale yesterday and when you walk in they hand you a basket to fill. I filled it with a few items and the lady asked if i wanted another basket and i said oh sure that would be nice because the items in the other basket where breakable. She gave me a number and asked me my first name and took them to the check out. After I was done I gave them my first name and number and they started to check me out. Then the lady said we wanted to let you know that one of your items you wanted that was already priced we decided to look it up online and now we want more for it. The item was a Haeger vase. I said I picked it up and their was price on it she said this is what we want now. I told them to keep it. Do you think the Estate sale company should be able to do this ???

[@DrLoriV]

What does everyone else think about Maggie's experience at the estate sale? Thanks for watching the videos. If you don't mind, I'm going to answer this question in an upcoming Ask Dr. Lori video.

[@maggienigbor3004]

@@DrLoriV that's great to hear. Thank you

[@vanillayogurt5650]

Smells of bait and switch to me...they should do their due diligence before putting a price on it, not after someone wants to buy. IMO

[@terryannblack5189]

Do not sell at auction. I gave a lot of stuff that made $2200 but after fees, I got less than $700.

[@JonathanRodriguez-ht1uk]

Hey Dr.Lori Does "K. Hillman" ring a bell for a French Painter. I have a huge Oil on Canvas from this painter. But no luck getting on the live videos, Yet!

[@DrLoriV]

Send me Photos. Use the form on my website. To get to the form, watch a video and click on the "i" icon in the top right corner. See my face? Click on that and it will take you to the Send Photos form on my website.

[@josiyam1658]

Dr. Laura , thank you so much for what you do. I just noticed you have the same perfume bottle I have. My aunt gave me a set of the ones with the grape looking tops. Unfortunately it broke. Was very excited to see you have one. She said she got it as a wedding present in the 1920's is that correct?

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for subbing and supporting the channel. I have an upcoming video where I talk about the perfume bottles on the table. Stay tuned :)

[@genevievevanrooyen4255]

Thanks for the video. Yeah I'm the first to comment. 🐈

[@deiadraper6358]

Thank you so much for your videos I thoroughly enjoy them you are so so intelligent on everything please let me do your hair you have beautiful hair but I want to make it more beautiful

[@DrLoriV]

Thanks for the offer and for watching the vids :)

[@catherinelopez1876]

Dr. Lori, Is it safe to eat off Haviland Limooes in the Bergere pattern? Purchased at a thrift store and they are so pretty, I would like to use for thanksgiving dinner.

[@DrLoriV]

It's porcelain, it's fine.

[@josephgalanti749]

Hello Dr. Lori, I've decided to display and enjoy my grandparents carnival glass (circa 1911). I have a pair of bowls that have been secure in a box for many years. My question is will the iridescent surface shimmer fade if exposed in a room that gets a lot of natural light?

[@DrLoriV]

yes

[@kastironwoman6009]

You talked about Gold marking, I assume that silver is different. I understand that silver was marked 925 beginning in 1970, or it was established as a standard in 1970, and before that it was called Sterling, especially before 1940. I have some silver jewelry that is not marked at all, but I believe it was made before 1970. It is turquoise Jewelry and is silver, and may not be 925/1000, but is still silver w/turquoise. So I am wondering if it could be 925 parts silver per 1000 but native Americans just didn't stamp their silver or it is a lesser quality silver.

[@DrLoriV]

Have you read my article on my website about sterling silver?

[@kastironwoman6009]

@@DrLoriV Unfortunately I have not been able to figure out where those kind of things are on your web site. I have looked several times, including just now. Why can't web sites be like books- where you can see where everything is in the index- AND how much information is there by the thickness of the book!! Web sites are nothing like that!!! :/

[@DrLoriV]

@@kastironwoman6009 Use the search feature on my website in the menu area. Click on the magnifying glass icon.

[@kastironwoman6009]

@@DrLoriV to use the search icon you have to know what you are searching for. A drop down menu would actually be easier to browse our web site. But i will go and look for the sterling silver article. And i will try that for other issues as well. Thanks.

[@DrLoriV]

@@kastironwoman6009 My website does have drop down menus :)

[@shellydehart8217]

Dr. Lori, have u ever heard of “ old sleeping eye” pottery? I have blue n off white pitcher that my daddy used to keep his paint brushes in ( he was a artist). I’m so very curious if it’s worth anything. Thank you so much n I’ll say it again “ ur the best”!!’ ♥️👍😊🤟🏻

[@DrLoriV]

I can identify your pottery, just need to see it. You are welcome to send me photos using a form on my website. Thanks for watching the videos.

[@kathygagnon1950]

I Buy a painting but a notice a water damage can I fix it or left it alone ? Thank you great tips

[@DrLoriV]

First find out what you have and the value of the painting. You don't want to pay more for a repair than the painting is worth. I can advise you on your particular painting, but need to see it.

[@HamiBud]

Hi Dr Lori, I have old WW2 photos I got at a garage sale. The original owner died. I think he was the photographer. Some are stamped "official photo", some are candid of General mcarthur and of him meeting the Phillipines president, and some candids of Edward R Murrow, some bombed buildings, some military planes, landscapes, military plays. Any advice what I should do with them? Thanks!

[@DrLoriV]

It's up to you what to do with them :) I can help you identify and value them if you want. After that you'll have more information to make a decision.

[@GettingInShape24]

Why does your company site say you have 63 employees? If you are the one answering questions directly when people sign up for a membership, it seems contradictory. I’d like to sign up but the information conflicts.

[@DrLoriV]

I answer all the questions submitted when you subscribe to my Priority Ask Dr. Lori subscription service. Make sure you are on MY website and not another one. Look for my picture!!

[@kimthompson6777]

What kind of a loop do you use and where can I buy one?

[@DrLoriV]

My recommendations for a loupe and other treasure hunting tool and storage solutions can be found on my website. Search for "shopping' on my website.

[@nitadavis8050]

Dr lori I have a very old doll i would love to know about shes about 7 in glass eyes closed mouth painted on shoes appears to be in original cloths marking on neck it's either 15/0 or IS/0 appears to be made out of at least 2 types of material and is wired together at the joints

[@DrLoriV]

I can help, just need to see it. You can send me photos. When watching my videos, click on the "i" icon in the top right corner to find the link to my website.

[@mattmccartney6995]

Hi Dr. Lori, What is my China 1997 "MISSING ROSE." Princess bear worth. It's been stored in original box since bought. It has a stamped inner tush tag and space at end of poem. Thanks Lori.You're the best. Ps. Shall I get it notorized?

[@DrLoriV]

I can help, but need to see it to verify what you really have and to see the factors that affect value. I look at photos submitted using a form on my website.

[@rubabzara2023]

Hi, I love your knowledge. I don't know how to sell my antique jewelry on any website. Can you please help me with that. I am in Canada and new to this hobby thanks.

[@DrLoriV]

Yes, I help a lot of resellers make money. Check out my website for options including my popular Priority Ask Dr. Lori subscription.

[@susanherring5136]

Are Ashley Belle porcelain dolls worth anything?

[@DrLoriV]

Do you have one? I can tell you what yours are worth if you send me photos.

[@mbnimmo]

Question: If I need a collection appraised, do you charge per item or have a collection/group fee?

[@DrLoriV]

I offer many options. One is unlimited appraisals for 1 fee. Check out my website for details and current fees. My staff can help you there too with specific questions. Thanks

[@kimkistler3370]

Another great video! Wanted to ask we are getting ready to clean out my mothers home,,she has a Berkley and Gay china cabinet from my grandmother,,it is in great condition,,has a metal round tab inside 1 of the drawers saying Berkley & Gay, I'm wondering if I need to get an appraisal from you,,or let it go in a garage sale? Thanks Dr. lori

[@DrLoriV]

I help many families when they are cleaning out homes so they don't miss valuables by mistake, by not knowing, or by getting wrong information off the internet from a forum of non-experts. I can help value your Mother's china, but need to see it to verify what you really have and to see the factors that affect value. Send me photos or show me during a video call.

[@lindamon5101]

I thought i saw you@ my gw the ohe day? Are u in the midwest?

[@DrLoriV]

I'm everywhere, but my home base in just north of Philadelphia, PA.

[@elenaward3728]

Redipped ? Unmarked?