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| Collecting is fun, but as the years go by, collections can become investments. Maybe only small amounts of money have been invested over time, but by now the antiques represent a large sum of money. This is true whether you have accumulated your own collection or have suddenly inherited a houseful of antiques. You may not want to consider your treasures or your inheritance as part of your assets, but insurance companies, the Internal Revenue Service, estate tax laws, relatives, courts, and banks will treat your possessions as cash. That's why it's important to keep complete records. Learn how to keep records of what you own and what your antiques are worth. This leaflet also covers insurance, appraisals, and how to protect your collection from natural disasters, fire, and theft. And if you want to sell, we give you advice on how to do it. |
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