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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4 Important Art Investment Tips for Newbies and Wannabies
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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An Expert Explains How to Know If Your Artwork Is Valuable
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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The High Cost of Being Poor (and How to Vanquish It)
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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