Your collection is valuable to you. Whether your items are family heirlooms, a financial investment, or a hobby, protect your treasures. To ensure you purchase adequate coverage, use these resources to find the value of your collectibles.
For details on policies that cover collections, see Collectibles Insurance.
Gemr
Founded by collectors and designed for collectors, Gemr focuses on the collector's journey of acquisition, discovery, and appreciation. You can learn the value of your items, connect with like-minded people, display your collectibles, and buy and sell pieces.
Go Antiques
Discover your collection's value and history, then browse virtual warehouses filled with collectibles from over 1,000 dealers worldwide. You'll gain useful information about your pieces while enjoying the search.
iGuide
Created to answer the question "What's it worth?", iGuide.net lets you search thousands of listings to help identify and authenticate items and estimate their value.
Kovels
Search the price guide on kovels.com to get a sense of what your collection may be worth, and browse archived newsletters to learn more about the history of common collectibles.
Krause Books
Learn about your collection and discover its value when you visit krausebooks.com. The site also connects buyers and sellers and offers hobby news and reference material.
My Granny's Attic Antiques
Use this website to research antiques, art, and other collectibles. It can help you determine value and deepen your appreciation for the items you own.
ThoughtCo
This site offers practical articles written by collectors on almost any collectible imaginable, compiling guidance that helps you discover and assess the worth of pieces and learn more about buying and selling.
Value My Stuff
Specialists across many collecting categories will appraise your items and email an online certificate verifying value; you simply upload photos and details of the pieces you want appraised.
WorthPoint
WorthPoint provides tools to research almost any collectible and access to professional appraisers. It also hosts collector forums where people share information and stories about items.
For specialized collections, check out these sites.
- American Philatelic Society - stamps
- Classical Numismatic Group, Inc. - classic, ancient, medieval and British coins
- CoinInfo.com - coins and precious metals
- Comic Book Collecting Association - comic books
- Vinfolio - wine
- Warner's Blue Ribbon Books - Swarovski crystal
- YuleLog Software - Hallmark Keepsake ornaments and Department 56
Collectibles are often valuable financially and for sentimental reasons; protect your investment with appropriate coverage. For additional information on coverage options and comparisons, see Collectors Insurance — Protecting Rare and Valuable Items, or talk to your agent.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I find the value of an item in my collection?
Start by researching similar items on specialized sites and price guides, check auction results, and consider a professional appraisal for rare or high-value pieces.
Do standard homeowners policies cover collectibles?
Many homeowners policies have limits on coverage for high-value collectibles, so you may need scheduled or separate coverage to protect full value.
When is a professional appraisal recommended?
Get a professional appraisal when items are high in value, when you need documentation for insurance, or before selling significant pieces.