Antiques Liquidation

Antiques Liquidation
Author: Barbara Allan
Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd
Total Pages: 210
Release: 2022-10-04
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1448307643

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Trouble's on the wind when an auctioneer turns up dead in the new Trash 'n' Treasures cozy mystery - "one of the funniest cozy series going" (Ellery Queen Magazine) Two o'clock in the morning is the perfect time to be asleep. So when long-suffering Brandy Borne is rudely awoken by her eccentric mother, Vivian, and invited on a surreptitious shopping trip, the idea is less than tempting. But if Vivian - Serenity's true-crime writing, septuagenarian super-sleuth - has a nose for sniffing out antiques, Brandy's sense of smell is just as good . . . and trouble's on the wind. A little light blackmail and one run-in with the police later, and Brandy and Vivian are the 'proud' owners of a selection of dead stock, liberated ahead of an upcoming warehouse sale from unsavory auctioneer Conrad Norris. Brandy's not convinced there's a fortune to be made in vintage toys, retro plates and pearl buttons - there's more mileage in their shop's new Halloween display, even though it's only August - but she supposes it could be worse. It soon is. After the auction's taken place, Vivian and Brandy make an unnerving discovery. It's not just the stock that's dead - so is the auctioneer . . . This light-hearted, laugh-out-loud cozy mystery also features Brandy and Vivian's humorous tips for buying and selling antiques, along with a selection of tasty recipes.

Antiques Roadkill: A Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery

Antiques Roadkill: A Trash 'n' Treasures Mystery
Author: Barbara Allan
Publisher: Kensington Publishing Corp.
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2007-07-01
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0758272790

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A con artist meets his end on a country road—and a lot of swindled senior citizens are suspects: “Hilarious…a delightful debut.”—Joan Hess Determined to make a new start in her quaint hometown on the banks of the Mississippi, Brandy Borne never dreams she'll become the prime suspect in a murder case. . . Moving back in with her eccentric, larger-than-life mother, Brandy Borne finds small-town Serenity, Iowa, anything but serene. It seems an unscrupulous antiques dealer has swindled Vivian out of the family's heirlooms. But when he is found run over in a country lane, Brandy becomes Murder Suspect Number One--with her mother coming in a very close second. . . The list of other suspects is impressive--the victim's business seems to have been based on bilking seniors out of their possessions. And when the Borne "girls" uncover a few very unsavory Serenity secrets, they become targets for a murderer whose favorite hobby seems to be collecting victims. “A likable heroine.”—Booklist “Enormously entertaining.”—Ellery Queen Mystery Magazine Includes Brandy Borne's tips on antiques!

Estate Liquidation Ins & Outs

Estate Liquidation Ins & Outs
Author: Connie Monaghan
Publisher:
Total Pages: 122
Release: 2014-02
Genre: Estate sales
ISBN: 9780615968964

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From garden gnomes to jewelry and gold, your estate items can be easily liquidated. Whether you want someone else to handle it or you want to sell the items yourself, you'll find out: Are your things antiques? What are they worth? What's the best way to sell them? Do you need to hire an appraiser? You'll learn to sell in a variety of ways, from auctions to antique shows and online. Are estate sales a good idea? Do antique stores buy from private parties? Find out about the changing marketplace, pricing strategies, and what to watch out for when selling. Get a boost, get unstuck, and get it done

Antiques Foe

Antiques Foe
Author: Barbara Allan
Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2023-11-07
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1448309638

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Eccentric antiques dealer and amateur sleuth Vivian Borne finds herself in jail - again! - when a podcast star is found dead in her hotel room in this new Trash 'n' Treasures cozy mystery - "one of the funniest cozy series going" (Ellery Queen Magazine) When popular podcaster Nicole Chatterton wants an interview for Killers Caught, true-crime author Vivian Borne is overjoyed. Finally, some recognition for the sleuthing skills the septuagenarian antiques dealer and her daughter Brandy have demonstrated, solving countless crimes in their small hometown of Serenity, Iowa! Dolled up and dressed to the nines, Vivian figures the interview is going swimmingly . . . until Nicole turns the tables, accusing the mother/daughter duo of committing the very crimes they solved. Shocked and affronted - and with a spiteful tirade captured by the cameras - Vivian breaks off the interview, ejecting the rude podcaster from the premises of the Trash 'n' Treasures shop. How dare the woman? Later, when Vivian pays the podcaster a follow-up visit at the woman's hotel - hoping to smooth things out and set the record straight - a very dead Nicole is waiting. Caught as the killer (true to the podcast's title) by producer Clare Shields, Vivian finds herself behind bars. Now it's up to Brandy to determine who really did the dire deed before their fiendish foe can strike again! Antiques Foe is a light-hearted, laugh-out-loud cozy mystery which also features mother-daughter sleuths Brandy and Vivian's witty tips for buying and selling antiques, along with a selection of tasty recipes.

Antiques Slay Belles

Antiques Slay Belles
Author: Barbara Allan
Publisher: Severn House Publishers Ltd
Total Pages: 200
Release: 2024-11-05
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 1448309654

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Former sheriff, talented thespian and delightfully eccentric true-crime author Vivian Borne hunts down a Christmas killer in the new Trash 'n' Treasures cozy mystery - "one of the funniest cozy series going" (Ellery Queen Magazine) It's five days before Christmas, and Vivian Borne - septuagenarian antiques dealer, true-crime writer and enthusiastic amateur sleuth - and her long-suffering daughter Brandy are preparing a presentation of holiday antiques at the local country club's annual Christmas luncheon. Distracted by their secret Santa gifts, the ladies of the club, to Vivian's dismay, are not giving her and her antique sleigh bells the attention they deserve. But when Norma Crumley, socialite and world-class gossip, falls face first into her plum pudding, it seems Santa has also delivered the sleuthing mother and daughter a present: a cracker of a case! Christmas in small-town Serenity is (usually) a magical time. Can Vivian and Brandy - not forgetting Shih Tzu sidekick Sushi - make a killing from their holiday antiques, catch a devious murderer, and wrap up the case in time to eat their festive microwave turkey dinners? This light-hearted, laugh-out-loud cozy mystery also features mother-daughter sleuths Brandy and Vivian's witty tips for buying and selling antiques, along with a selection of tasty recipes. Perfect for getting you into the holiday spirit - whatever the time of year!

Liquidating an Estate

Liquidating an Estate
Author: Martin Codina
Publisher: Penguin
Total Pages: 288
Release: 2013-09-25
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1440236690

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"What do I do with all this stuff?" Whether it's due to the loss of a loved one, downsizing, or moving by choice or necessity, an increasing number of people are dealing with this burning question.Striking a balance between respect and humor, Liquidating an Estate is loaded with how-to information readers need in order to sell or liquidate the personal property of a loved one, including: • common mistakes that will cost you money • telling the difference between treasure and trash • how to choose an estate sales professional to act as your advocate • how to deal with conflicts among family members • how the sale of even the most common household items can add up to big bucks when sold at an estate sale • how scrap gold can be turned into cash • what to do with fine jewelry and silver • how to understand the art appraisal process • a full review of the kinds of items that can be sold at a professionally staged estate sale • how to acquire basic antiques and collectibles research skills

Antiques Bizarre

Antiques Bizarre
Author: Barbara Allan
Publisher: Brava
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2010
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 075823421X

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The fourth work in the widely acclaimed, laugh-out-loud Trash n' Treasures series by the husband-and-wife writing team, "New York Times"-bestselling author Max Allan Collins and mystery-writer Barbara Collins.

How to Buy Antiques at Bargain Prices!

How to Buy Antiques at Bargain Prices!
Author: John Gollehon
Publisher: Gollehon Press Inc
Total Pages: 107
Release: 2003
Genre: Antiques & Collectibles
ISBN: 0914839713

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From yard sales to New York auction houses, learn how to buy antiques at rock-bottom prices. The author, a collector and dealer for over 35 years, shows you all the secrets of buying and selling. A complete listing of all antiques and collectibles by category, with trends and values, is included. Important tips on searching garage sales, auctions, malls, and shows are a valued feature of the book.

Antiques Disposal

Antiques Disposal
Author: Barbara Allan
Publisher: Kensington Books
Total Pages: 240
Release: 2012-04-24
Genre: Fiction
ISBN: 0758279523

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Autumn has descended on Serenity, that quiet, cozy town nestled in the crook of the mighty Mississippi River--or, one might say, with crooks. For the rain and fog have also brought an undercurrent of chaos--and it's not just because the fall colors clash alarmingly with Vivian Borne's pantsuits. The only remedy is a trash 'n' treasures shopping spree. But the Bornes are about to get more than they bargained for. . . Brandy Borne and her suspiciously well-informed mother, Vivian, have the winning bid on an abandoned storage unit's "mystery" contents, which they discover includes a vintage cornet. But when they arrive to claim the rest of their loot, the space is empty--except for the recently stowed body of Big Jim Bob, Vivian's tipster--a.k.a. former flame. Only one thing is certain: someone has definitely put the "rage" in storage! Murder turns to mayhem when an intruder steals into the Borne home, tries to mete out some ruff justice to Brandy's ferociously fluffy shih tzu, Sushi, and makes off with the cornet. But why is the horn worth killing for? Clues soon lead the sleuthing Borne duo to the next stashed victim--and some of Serenity's juiciest secrets. Now Brandy and Mother will have to play a perilous game of cat-and-mouse droppings to catch the corpse-hoarding killer before it's time to blow "Taps" for all concerned. . .