Northern Kentucky Real Estate Blog

To settle the estate of Willie Blanton, we will sell the following personal property and real estate, located at 1917 Walton Nicholson Rd Walton )Kenton Co) Ky 41094.  From Independence, Ky go south on Madison Pike to Right on Walton Nicholson Rd (Ky 16). From Richwood, Ky go South on US Hwy 25 to Right on Walton Nicholson Rd (Hwy 16) to property on right. PARKING ON GENE STREET.

SATURDAY, October 29, 2011 Beginning at 10 A.M.

Antiques, Household, Tools

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Oak dining table w 4 chairs and buffet, washer and dryer, singer treadle sewing machine, sm writing table, doll high chair, rocking chair, pocket watch, 2 Simon Kenton High School 80-81 state champion mugs, ’68-69 Simon Kenton HS Symphonic Band album Robert Roden, old LP records and 45′s, cast iron oval kettle, waffle iron, microwave, cast iron toy wagon, 3 sad irons, Charlie Brown Dictionary Set, Hull planter,

toaster oven, crock pot, misc kitchen countertop appliances, sm oak storage cabinet, Wilie Coyote Cookie Jar, Wash Basin table, Ewer and Pitcher, Oak secretary w/curved glass & beveled mirror, loveseat, misc crystal, misc china, 3 upholstered chairs, drop leaf coffee table, 2 oak 2 drawer filing cabinets, dining room table w 6 chairs and buffet, oak curved glass claw foot china cabinet, wood child’s rocker, 2 recliners, small crock butter churn, large pine end table, antique vanity, Lowery Genius Organ, Pine Rocker, Liling China set – 1 platter, 1 serving bowl, 12 soup bowls, 12 dinner plates, 8 bread plates, 8 cups & saucers – floor lamp, Fenton S&P shakers, Fenton bud vase, floor lamp, Conn trumpet and case, 2 marble top night stands, full size head/foot board, chest of drawers, oak framed beveled mirror, Sears Kenmore sewing machine, Patio Furniture set – couch, 2 chairs, coffee table, end table – Card table w 4 folding chairs, Tackle Box, Fishing rod, 2 gallon enamel pot, 4 concrete flower pots, streamer trunk (original in avg condition), 15′ log chain, 12T – 8T hydraulic jack’s, screw jacks, work bench jaw vise, 5′ wrecking bar, 6′ alum step ladder, Craftsman 3HP shop vac, 5HP 20GAL, air compressor, 2 jack stands, c clamp, 16.8V Craftsman Drill Driver, recumbent exercise bike (newer), double gun case, shop vac, leather tool belt, metal folding table, Cub Cadet cir.early 50′s, pnuematic impact wrench, weller soldering iron, misc tarps, old Gulf oil can, 34 pc st&met craftsman wrench set, craftsman scroll saw, 24” lopping pruners, 10” Craftsman mitre saw, Craftsman deep well sockets, Alum 12” Pipe wrench, 8” hand plane, 4′ level, misc die’s, broadcast spreader, 2 come-a-longs, aprox 50′ air hose, 6′ tow chain, 8” tamper, 8 folding saw horse legs, 2 sausage grinders, misc power cords, hand crank bench grinder, leaf rake, potato shovel,pick ax, misc hand yard tools, misc cold chisel’s, 2 new mail boxes, 4-way lug wrench, spade shovel, scythe, router table with 1HP router, 3 stringline trimmers, 22” 6.75HP lawn mower w grass catcher, old wood carpenters tool box, 3 wood chairs, 23” cast iron kettle, 5 bi-fold doors, Golden Shell oil can, grease gun, galv stoker coal shovel, 18 metal garden stakes, L&N Railroad Lantern, Army belt w/leather pouch, seed planter, cast iron tea kettle, RRP Roseville Small Cobalt Blue Striped Crock 303A, old wooden footlocker, tile nipper, 2 chain binders, 3 Brace and bit, 2 truck mirrors, 2 small parts bins, coal bucket, Rubbermaid tool box, Old pipe cutter, 2 wrought iron plant stands, Hose with hose reel, apprx 9 school desk (original SKHS) 3 complete and assembled, 2 man saw (etched Copeland), iron park bench, full roll 15# roof felt, PLUS several boxes of items we were unable to inventory at the time of this posting.

TERMS – CASH OR CHECK W/POSITIVE I.D. VISA/MASTERCARD

10% BUYERS PREMIUM ON ALL SALES

NOT RESPONSIBLE FOR ACCIDENTS

ESTATE OF WILLIE BLANTON

REAL ESTATE TO BE SOLD TO THE HIGHEST BIDDER REGARDLESS OF PRICE

REAL ESTATE LISTED ON SEPERATE FLYER

DOUGLAS A GARNER, AUCTIONEER

5285 MADISON PIKE INDEPENDENCE, KY 41051

859-363-9900

I’ve talked to several people in the past year about selling their antique furniture they have collected over their life time and, in some cases their parents and even grandparents lifetimes. After just a short meeting it becomes apparent they are hesitant and quickly begin doubting my ability to help them dispose of their collections at an acceptable price.  When I tell them their 10 piece oak dining room set that they once seen appraised on Antique Road Show for $18,000  may now, realistically be worth $4,500 doesn’t set very well with their expectations.  Not unlike the real estate market, the auction market has changed dramatically in the last few years. The changing trend was described recently in an article on AuctionZip that’s well worth sharing here.

from: AuctionZip find daily live auctions in your area at AuctionZip.com

AuctionZip Trend Report: Are Antiques Dead?

A few years ago, a fully restored 1940s peddle car would have fetched over $2,000 at auction. Now some auctioneers are lucky to get $500 if they sell at all. At a recent Skinner sale, an 18th century Queen Ann High Chest sold for $2,133 – a quarter of the price a similar chest fetched at the Boston-based auction house in 2004.

Is this just a case of values dropping during an economic downturn or are there other factors at play? Billy Burke, CAI – AARE founder and principal owner of The Auctionarium Inc in Rancho Mirage, CA, believes that high quality antiques will always hold some sort of value but may never bounce back to their “bubble values” of a few years ago. Prices for traditional antiques are also unlikely to rise as aging collectors downsize or liquidate – essentially flooding an already depressed market.

The decline in prices has given rise to a “cheaper than new” mentality. Antique markets and auctions are seen as high-quality alternatives to retail stores with buyers looking for pieces that reflect their personality and fit in with current styles. Why pay $119 for Crate & Barrel’s Vienna Side Chair when you can get an original Thonet cafe chair for $15 at a local flea market?

What “antique” means also changes over time. People want what their grandparents had and thanks to the popularity of shows like AMC’s Mad Men, retailers from Banana Republic to Target are churning out 1960s-inspired designs. So it’s not surprising to learn that this is one of the few segments of the market where values are rising. More than just the latest buzzword, “mid-century modern” represents a style of furniture, product design, and architecture that began after World War II and continued into the 1960s. Known for their simplicity, clean lines and high-quality materials, mid-century pieces fit in well with contemporary designs – making them an ideal choice for younger collectors.

Antiques are far from dead, but the market is changing. In these tough economic times the number of collectors willing to pay a premium for traditional antiques is diminishing daily. Buyers today are less concerned with building collections and more focused on finding functional, affordable pieces that follow current trends or express their own personal style.

find daily live auctions in your area at AuctionZip.com