Everyone has at least one thing that should be Insured Properly for it's value in case of Loss, Damage or Theft. 

   If you are downsizing, re-insuring or insuring for the first time....it's best to know what you own, what it's potential value is, it's replacement value.

If you have decided to sell the Lot and move on....you need to know what it is...what it's worth is and where it is wanted......then you can sell it off or insure it for your peace of mind.
An astonishing number of Pre-1950 items are widely collected and worth money to  collectors.  If in doubt .....ask. Don't 'tidy up' or throw anything away.
 
   Know what your options are and have a good idea of what those items are worth. You may want to insure some pieces for a move, if they get broken you will want to be covered for that items replacement value.

  One option may be to hire a relocation company to take care of the entire moving/downsizing process, they will do it all and leave you time to get a handle on the things that really matter. 

  Another alternative is to cull what you no longer want or need and leave the cleanout and disposal to someone else.

  An appraiser can help you find and choose a relocation company, help with difficult decisions, and  arrange with you to take care of the pricing details before the craziness of the actual clear out begins. Leaving you time to breath or take care of legal matters,  just relax knowing your family member (or you for that matter) made a smooth transition to the new home with minimal problems.....

  Get an idea of what your items are worth by contacting an Accredited Personal Property Appraiser..........go online to the website for an Appraiser near you.
Or contact me.

  At the Canadian Personal Property Appraisal Group (CPPAG) there is someone to help you.

  Accredited Appraisers can do verbal 'tabletop' appraisals or do a written report that will stand up in Court or with the Insurance Company.

   There are three basic types, Fair Market Value, Liquidation Value and Replacement Value.

  Choose the type of appraisal you feel you will need, the appraiser to do that job and go from there. Personal Property Appraisers can and do evaluate almost everything Except Real Estate.
*Although some appraisers are accredited for both real estate and personal property usually it is two different things entirely.*

  Even if the appraiser you picked has limited knowledge of the item in hand, with a CPPAG appraiser he/she can access the knowledge of their peers in the group and get an accurate assessment for you, that's the power of a  CPPAG member.

Contact Email : oldstuff@uniserve.com for any Information you need.

  I live on Vancouver Island and have collected 'most things old' for well over 40 years.
My companion site has a small bit of my collection shown by category - oldstuff.ca
More will be shown as I get the time to photograph it and upload those photos.

  I personally know most of the craziest (some call them dedicated) collectors of the weirdest things imaginable, NOTHING you have will offend me, surprise me, or send me running to the authorities, you just need to know what it is, what to do with it or where to get rid of it............I know the legalities and have the connections.
 
  A lot of items that were considered normal to own even in the 1970's are now banned from International Sale, so be sure to check with someone knowledgeable before you decide to list that item online by yourself....or in the local want ads.....it could cause you some grief.....and you really shouldn't let strangers met through the want ads into your home.......

Thanks for going through this site, I hope it's been of some help for you.
Jamie