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We never made it to the upstairs - my phone was dead, it was already 8:30 at night and I didn't want to intrude on his widow any longer that night. Plus we had a bit of a snow event last Thursday night and I had an hour and a half drive to do. If it's anything like the rest of the house, it's thoroughly "packed" -bc

Excellent ! I will pass along that info to them. -bc

I believe he was only 62 - not really young, but still too early (to this 50 year old). -bc

I handle estate downsizing quite a bit by way of appraisal assignments. It would be most wise they contacted someone nearby to provide them with a better understanding on how to sell this collection properly. If I was closer, I could give them some direction myself. What happens if they don't is someone will come in and either cherry pick through it (paying 50-70%) for stuff they could move quickly, or give them 10-30% of it's value to take it all. If they decide to deal with it themselves, the minute they lead any buyers on that it's a duress sale situation, they will be taken advantage of - I've seen it happen too many times to believe otherwise. I just handled a substantial estate that had to be broken down into fragments, but when it was sold off this way, I managed to get the heirs 70% of FMV on 90 out of 100 items. But there was one fragment (the most valued) that was a little more complicated because to get that kind of percentage of FMV, I needed to open it up to a global market. It was high end music memorabilia, and the European markets pay substantially more than North American collectors. However, many of these items would be too expensive or be too big a hassle to ship. So they decided to keep those items, but they did well enough on 90% of the collection that it didn't seem as big a deal to hang on to those 10 higher caliber pieces. Thank you very much sir! Like I said, this is out of my league and I appreciate any guidance to pass onto this family. -bc

Thanks ! Gathering a list of toy/collectible stores in area to call tomorrow. Partly did this to document it so I can reference this thread when I talk with the parties. -bc

I totally agree with everything you said. I'm not interested in the stuff or making any money - family came to me first because they knew I collected comic books. Just trying to get a couple of positive karma points early in the year -bc

I agree kav, I didn't see anything older than late 70's, early 80's and newer. And yes, it's truly a "quantity" -bc

Not looking to buy it, just trying to offer some guidance to a friend's family. Family has no interest and I get the impression they want it gone as fast as possible. It would take a small UHaul to move this as well as hours of time. I was actually afraid to make any offer because I was afraid they'd give me the whole lot very cheap just to free up their house. -bc

There were 3 file cabinets full of stuff, but the battery was just about dead and it was getting late: I’m not looking to make a dime, just trying to help out a friend’s family. But this is way out of my league. This is located in the North Central Ohio region (if you couldn’t tell by the sports memorabilia). Thanks for looking and any advice! -bc

More pins:

Sign on the garage wall: This blurry pic is a box of unopened comic promo posters (like you’d see in an LCS). There were 2 full boxes: Found a container of video game parts: More unopened cars!

Finally the garage. By this point, I’m overwhelmed and the battery is dying on the phone. Another dozen or so large containers of miscellaneous stuff:

I giggled when I opened a box and found a case of used Superman Peanut Butter jars carefully cleaned and conserved: A box of train stuff: Found a container of cards, some unopened sets:

Now to the basement, several containers, shelves and boxes:

More cards:

Found more cars in the entertainment center: And some paperwork:

The living room was next… The entire entertainment center was packed with merchandise:

Well, that takes care of the dining room. Now to the kitchen….

A few actual comic books:

Several boxes of price guides and collecting supplies: Barbies & Baseballs in a curio: 5 11” GI Joe dolls with all the gear and stands (I would not be surprised if the boxes were somewhere in the basement):

Plates and other glassware: Videos & Records: Framed artwork: A Himmel(?) doll still in the box:

Miscellaneous merchandise:

And loads of toys:

Crates of cards, many in binders: Probably my favorite items, 3 Mint condition Marvel Value Stamp Books (Series B):