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The High Cost of Being Poor (and How to Vanquish It)

By Gayle Tate

We have all seen difficult times, so that's nothing new. My wife and I started our business at exactly the wrong time. Although we established it in 1967, we opened our first brick and mortar operation in 1972. Within a year, the "big ...

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December 10, 2018

An Expert Explains How to Avoid Common Artwork Scams

By Gayle Tate

Scams? Let me think about that. Scams? Wait for it ... Yup, the fine art market in America has scams. I should be asking, "next question?" but Len, in his supreme kindness, asked me to submit something about scams. Can anyone say "can of worms"? ...

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February 28, 2018

4 Important Art Investment Tips for Newbies and Wannabies

By Gayle Tate

This morning I find myself running to my office with a package in hand, looking desperately for something to cut the tape with. A painting has just arrived by Priority Mail, and I can't wait to open it. It is something that was offered by a seller ...

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September 6, 2017

An Expert Explains How to Know If Your Artwork Is Valuable

By Gayle Tate

When Marvin Gaspar came to my office for his appointment to discuss an appraisal, I had little clue where I would end up on the roller coaster ride he was about to take me on. Marvin was a claims adjuster from an insurance company who was asking ...

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