Holly Van Sciver sells estate bobbins, which means she has to put a value on them, taking into account whether they are antiques, or whether they are newly made, and possibly depreciated. Perhaps, for a fee, she could evaluate the bobbins, based on sales that she has made, ie. what they call in the business, "comps". Perhaps a better value would be what she would pay for them than the price that she realizes on sale, after taking her commission.
Another route would be to print out the bobbin section of her catalogue and use it as a comparison to establish the retail value of various bobbins at this time. Perhaps you can divide them into "antiques" and modern made and establish an "average" per bobbin price using the catalogue, of perhaps $10 or so. Possibly a better idea would be to agree to split the bobbin collection down the middle and let your husband have half of them to dispose of on the market as he likes. I am certain he couldn't object to this if he believes his half to be worth $5000. You could then have $5000 worth from the rest of the marital assets, such as the bank account, instead of the bobbins. You could put them on the floor and take turns picking, for total fairness. Flip a coin to see who goes first. Devon In a message dated 5/20/2009 5:36:14 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, salafi...@aol.com writes: Dear List: It's been a while since I've been active in lacemaking during a recent move, several of my projects were damaged. I'd hoped that I might have found someone in NE who was willing to provide professional assistance in possibly righting the wrongs done to the threads... and I am still hoping. Now I have another request. I own many lace bobbins. My (rather hasty) move was in the context of leaving the marital home, and in the course of settlement, my (hopefully soon to be ex) husband claims that my lace bobbins are worth $10,000. Would anyone be willing to give me a fee they would charge to come down and evaluate the value of my bobbins? pillows? maybe he even wants me to cost out the threads? But seriously, I need advice. How does one value bobbins? I have some nice bone ones, some fancy wood ones, etc... Embarrassed but grateful to anyone who wants to respond to me off list at carolyn.sala...@gmail.com Thanks very much to all in advance. I keep saying when my life settles down I'm getting back to lace... One of the projects I'm trying to salvage is a 3/4 done edging for what I hope to be my daughter's wedding handkerchief... Started it when she was 7, now she is 15... I still ahve some time but... Again, apologies to the list but thanking anyone who can help, Sincerely Carrie Salafia - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com **************Dell Inspiron 15 Laptop: Now in 6 vibrant colors! Shop Dellâs full line of laptops. (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100126575x1222399266x1201456865/aol?redir=http :%2F%2Fad.doubleclick.net%2Fclk%3B215073777%3B3703434 3%3Bf) - To unsubscribe send email to majord...@arachne.com containing the line: unsubscribe lace y...@address.here. For help, write to arachnemodera...@yahoo.com
