Selling a Diamond: Not as “Clear-cut” as it Might Seem
Diamonds are always valuable in the resale market, but you should keep some things in mind if you want to try to sell diamonds that you have.
Beware of “Buyer’s Remorse”
Purchasing something on a whim or with great deliberation can make us feel happy and content, at least for a short time. But that happiness may soon dissipate, and in its place, you may experience “buyer’s remorse.”
Beware of “Seller’s Remorse”
When you've made big or small decisions, remorse can creep in and undermine your satisfaction with your action. For instance, in our business, some sellers will regret that they sold an antique almost immediately after the sale has been completed.
It’s Summer and Time for Your Tag Sale or Yard Sale
Before you fill your leisure time with sun and surf, let’s not forget about yard sales and tag sales.
Finding Valuables in the Most Unusual Places
After more than 40 years in business, we can still be surprised at how and where we find antiques and other items of value.
Real Estate is HOT!
It’s not surprising that the real estate market in New York and Long Island is very hot. Correspondingly, the antiques market is also hot…
Do It Yourself? Maybe, Not So Fast
While perhaps not as physically taxing as building a firepit, I can tell you many stories about the perils and pitfalls of DIY antique sales, because, in all honesty, it’s difficult to assess value by yourself and without training or experience.
Spring Cleaning (and Relocating) Can Reveal a Treasure Trove of Items to be Sold
It’s that time of year again when people’s thoughts turn to Spring cleaning, and while it might not be enjoyable when it is going on, the end results certainly bring pleasure.
Spring Cleaning
At Syl-Lee we also know that at the start of Spring, people begin to think seriously about organizing, donating or selling items they no longer need or want.
Is Moving on Your Mind?
Are you thinking about moving? People start to contemplate the thought of moving when the end of Winter is in their sightlines, and even though the flowers aren’t blooming yet in the Northeast, we hope that Spring will be here soon.