Local residents sell Treasure Hunters Roadshow Collection
Kathy Schweer is not considered an expert in selling collectors' items.
But on Wednesday she tried to sell various items of value for treasure hunters Roadshow at the Super 8 in Cape Girardeau.
Although not to sell their spare silver toothpick holders as if they had waited, the resident of Cape Girardeau has received $ 35 for a wallet chain.
"I'm out of it" Schweer said, he had never sold products to a show like before. "I For several years, and when I saw the ad in the newspaper of the tour, I thought it would a possible time to see how I could get for him. "
Since 1996, Treasure Hunters Roadshow has visited over 600 U.S. cities and Canada. Each show local residents bring their antiques and collectibles to find a partner estimate of its value. If the seller agrees to sell the item to the couple, the question is sent to private collectors or based in Athens, Illinois
"Our goal is that people leave with a check," said Doug Fees Exhibition Director. "With him being so close to Christmas, hope to see many people and put a lot of money into the local economy."
During the opening day on Tuesday and rates his team in Athens four saw about 60 customers. The potential sellers brought gold, jewelry, silver coins dated before 1965, military swords and a 1957 Gibson. The guitar sold for $ 17,000.
Fees said that his company is looking for the antique objects of purchase. These include various types pieces of paper money printed before 1934, gold coins, gold investment, gold scrap, jewelry, platinum, silver, objects of war, arms, trains, toys, announcements and other articles.
"If there are more articles like these, then it is likely to receive an offer and walk with a little money" rates said.
Rates Since joining the company, traveled in the Midwest cities. Among the communities he visited were Sikeston, Missouri, Owensboro, Kentucky Indianapolis, Madison, Wisconsin, and Rockford, Ill. His team is off until January, during his tour starts with Mason, Missouri
"There is nothing more fun to go to a new city and meeting new people "Fees said." I always like to hear their stories. "
Some of his favorite stories include a elderly gentlemen in a room Indiana has sold a jewelry box of $ 4,200 to pay the accounts of the funeral of his wife and a mother only a show Michigan has used the money of gold, which sold to pay for preparing for your child.
"These are the kinds of stories I get to listen to people who sell their items, "said Fees." In each show, it seems we hear an inspiring story. "
The Treasure Hunters Roadshow continues through Saturday. Hours are 9:00 to 18:00 today and Friday and 9:00-16 pm Saturday.
About the Author
Matthew Jenkins, is one of the treasure hunters at the Treasure Hunters Roadshow. If you would like the Treasure Hunters Roadshow to come to your city contact at 217-636-7900 or visit TreasureHunters Roadshow
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