By Jamie Gilliam

If you are asking yourself “ how do I value antiques?” you aren’t the only one. Even professional antiques appraisers on Antiques Roadshow can be a little off sometimes. I found this compilation video of several antique appraisals that missed the mark by quite a bit. Check it out.

I’m not sure if you noticed, but all of the items on the video sold for at least twice the amount they were appraised. Some sold for even more than that. All of those owners should be thanking their lucky stars that the antique appraisals were low instead of high. I can’t imagine how disappointed I’d feel if my item sold for thousands less than it’s appraisal value. The scrimshaw knife and fork set were probably the most interesting item to me. I love looking through the scrimshaw collections on iTaggit. Such beautiful artwork and so many different styles.

It should be noted that this compilation video is from the British version of the show, and I’m not sure how old it is. I love watching the British version of the show occasionally. The reactions of the owners are always quite different from their American counterparts. I’ve also noticed that the British version of the show tends to have older, more ornate items. Maybe it is because England is so much older than America. Items have more chance of being passed down.

Whatever the reason, If you love the American version of Antiques Roadshow, you should definitely try watching the British Version. Another show you might like is a British show called Cash in the Attic. I believe there is even an American counterpart for that show as well. It is such an exciting time for people who love antiques. So many shows are now available that appraise antiques for our entertainment. If you catch an episode that you love of any of the above mentioned shows be sure and tell me all about it!

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