Real Bargains Found Shopping at Book Stores, Thrift Stores, Op Shops & Estate Sale Hauls by Dr. Lori

It’s a haul of real bargains! Watch Ph.D. Antiques Appraiser Dr. Lori recount the stories of a signed Rembrandt “Christ in the Temple” print found at an estate sale for free. Plus, learn #howto spot the marks in the paper that you need to find and how the different states of prints can mean more value and money. Other #ThriftStoreFind bargains from places like Goodwill and Salvation Army stores are featured including a signed black and white print or photograph of Half Dome at Yosemite National Park by photographer Ansel Adams. How can a thrift store miss a signed print? Some bargains can also be found at home as Dr. Lori reveals the value of Iggy the Beanie Baby. Watch and hear the story of a thrift store volunteer who found the original World War II painting of Omaha Beach at Normandy that was painted by WWII veteran and artist Ken Riley. It’s a common scene you see in prints by this artist, but this is the original painting used to make those prints.

Dr. Lori also features a real bargain found at an Op Shop or Opportunity Shop in Australia. See this trinket or Limoges ceramic box made in France with the Royal mark from 1766 that is worth over one thousand dollars. Watch to see how much they paid! Also, another painting was found at a thrift store by artist Tim Yanke titled the “Star of Alaska”. It was bought for only $25. Most of you would walk right by this real bargain painting. It was even signed too. Then, there is the story of someone who likes to go #shopping at book stores looking for Dr. Seuss books. On this particular trip, they bought a “Where the Wild Things Are” book by Maurice Sendak for only $10. It’s worth thousands. Watch to see how to find your real bargain at places like Goodwill, eBay and in storage lockers. Make your hauls worth your time and money.

Ask Dr. Lori to appraise your paintings, prints, ceramics and books. Attend her antiques appraisal events near you or submit photos on Dr. Lori's website for review.