In this section we hope to be able to answer some of your questions around what some things might be worth - our own version of the Antique's Roadshow. Although we cannot always measure the emotional value of something that we have inherited or that was given to us by someone special, we are at times curious about what the monetary value might be. And, this can help us make decisions around insurance and storage.

We will be consulting with experts to help us try to determine the value of specific items. To do so effectively, we ask that you send us a picture of the item and a bit of history behind how you acquired it as well as any other information you may have on the item. You can email us at stories@secondhandsavvy.com, placing "Vintage Value" in the subject header or you can mail it to us at:

Savvy Media
Attn: Vintage Value
#111-3456 Dunbar St.
Vancouver, BC
V6S 2C2

In the meantime, there are some web sites that can help you with some of this research. A good place to begin is at ebay.com. Checking here to see if your item is listed any of the categories will often give you an idea of what it might be worth. For more specific information on antiques and collectibles, you might try Kovel's Online Price Guide at www.kovels.com.

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