Online Appraisals

[EcclesCake]

I have some old plates that I have never been able to identify the pattern.

Can anyone recommend an on line appraisal service?

[stuey]

Post some pictures on here. There are some knowledgeable people here regarding retro "stuff".

[EcclesCake]

Thanks for the suggestion Stuey but I'd rather not post pictures on here.

The only thing I have ever established about them is their age and manufacturer, the pattern has always alluded me hence me now giving in and wanting to seek professional advice.

[stuey]

I'm going to be really inquisitive, EcclesCake: why are you reluctant to post photos on here? Personal pictures I can understand, but ones of objects? Just curious.

[EcclesCake]

The previous 'owners' might see them ;-)

I just don't want to post images that I can be associated with.

[Retrochic]

I could probably tell you if you uploaded a picture. What is the maufacturers mark on the back? this site is pretty good
http://www.replacements.com/china/manu/a.htm

[stuey]

OK, thanks for answering.

[stuey]

Retro, I figured you'd be around sooner or later:)

[melv16]

Are the plates nicked?:)

[stuey]

No, there are no defects on them at all:)

[Retrochic]

Hi Stuey -I have to do loads of research on my stuff as often it arrives in a box with no descriptions. Once you have the makers mark you can often date it to within a few years and the patterns are fairly easy to find. No good without a pic though. BTW -I sold that nice Greyschott clock it went to Las Vegas of all places!

[stuey]

That's good. I bet that a casino didn't buy it:)

[EcclesCake]

Thanks for the link, I don't seem able to find my pattern though.

I will mandraulically go through each pattern and see if their are any images that match.

[Retrochic]

can you describe the pattern and give me the makers name?

[EcclesCake]

Thanks Retro but I'd rather not.

I am simply looking for recommendations for an online appraisal service.

[mazie]

Never used it Eccles but you might want to explore this one

http://www.valuemystuff.com/

[Retrochic]

How very very weird.

[EcclesCake]

Thanks Mazie, I've seen them before but was hoping I might find someone with some first hand experience of such sites.

Retro - Weird? How?

I've asked a question seeking a recommendation, nothing weird about it at all.

[Retrochic]

weird eccles in the fact you are reticent about uploading a photo of your plates to a perfectly safe and anonymous site for appraisal.

[EcclesCake]

Retro, I though I covered my reasoning in my reply to Stuey at 15.01.

[EcclesCake]

Any suggestions from the evening crowd?