I recently made a decision that surprised even me: I sold my own gold and silver. If you’ve ever found yourself wondering “should I sell my gold and silver?”, you’re …
I almost missed her, a mistake that would have broken my heart if I had realized it later. She was just sitting there sticking her snout out from a propped …
If you’ve ever opened a drawer and wondered what to do with old jewelry or unused silverware, you’re not alone. Many people don’t realize how much value may be quietly …
An exasperated client struggling with multiple hoarding-related challenges called to ask us about our hoarding cleanup services. A resident of a condominium in the greater Silver Spring, Maryland, Washington, D.C., …
My phone rings. The caller in Silver Spring, Maryland tells me he has made the difficult decision to part with his family’s Civil War accoutrements collection. “Is this something you …
Why Preparation Matters More Than Most Families Expect Estate liquidation can feel overwhelming—emotionally, logistically, and physically. Many families in Maryland and across the DMV start the process without realizing how …
What is my Stickley dresser worth? Let’s back up and tell you a story before we answer the question. Once upon a time, when dinosaurs still roamed the earth and …
Today’s question is “What’s my antique buffet worth?” The answer: Not nearly as much as it used to be. We liquidated an estate and cleared out a home in Phoenix, …
The result of a recent Orion’s Attic Alexandria home cleanout and downsizing project? A client decided to let us sell a pile of jewelry she hardly ever wore. The jewelry …
What you need to know before you hire an estate liquidation company isn’t always easy knowledge to get. The stresses of figuring out how to liquidate an entire estate, downsize, …
