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Section Two The Canadian Statesman, Bowmanville, March 26, 1997 Page 13 Finding Treasures in the Attic If you are over 50, you dishes, perfume bottles, fish- Hyman says, since some auc- helping people who don't probably have "hidden trea- ing tackle, briar pipes, detec- tioneers actually specialize in know what they have or what sures" tucked away in your live novels, Levis, and toys preying on the elderly and the it's worth, home and don't know it, like Barbie and G.I. Joe. grieving. Since 1980, Hyman has warns author Tony Hyman. Whoever imagined that "These vultures descend been advising radio talk show "Unfortunately, you are someone would pay $400 for within a few days of the death listeners how and to whom to likely to throw them away or a 29-cent Plastic PEZ candy of a spouse or parent, so sell everything, from sports sell them for a tiny fraction of dispenser less than 30 years everyone should be especially programs to" grandma's china, their real value," Hyman says, old? careful about selling when Among items seniors own A Hudson River couple- "The record price for a handling estates," Hyman that are worth more than $500 sold their "pretty frame" for pottery vase is $50,000 and says. Turn to page 18 $5 at their yard sale, then Indian blankets have brought The best advice were horrified when the dark more than $150,000," adds is to go slowly. Steiglitz photo in the frame Hyman, "and I know people Taking the time to resold a few months later for who'd pay $25,000 for the sell correctly can $53,000. right fountain pen, military mean a difference Not everything you own is medal or shotgun." of tens of thou- worth that much, Hyman The collectibles market is sands of dollars, admits, but "nearly every growing so rapidly that nearly Selling to the home in North America has everything is collected by right people is the something worth $50 to someone. But finding buyers key, Hyman says. $2,500 that the owner thinks willing to pay top prices has Even people who is valueless. never been easy. don't know a thing "It's amazing how many Seniors worry that once about antiques and things made during our.life- : they find a buyer they'll get collectibles can get time are worth 50 times what "taken" and not be paid a fair top dollar if they do they originally sold for," price for what they own. They business with Hyman says, listing glass have good reason to worry, experts pledged to Its good to know it's all taken care of" When a death occurs, many decisions have to be made for a funeral and burial. And they're all part of a seemingly endless number of things that need attention. Rather than leaving these decisions to your family, you can take care of them ahead of time with Forethought® funeral nlanninp-. Th,en, when the time comes, a single call to the funeral home should be all that's needed to put the process in motion. Call or write to us today to learn more. MFH NEWCASTLE FÜEEML HOME LTD. Offering bereavement resource materials to our community. . Call or visit 386 Mill Street South, Newcastle, Ontario lib 1C6 Carl Good - Funeral Director (905)987-3964 Forethought funeral planning is funded through coverage from Forethought Life Insurance Company 2155-01 1993 Forethought ' ■ 0j.n "Yourfull service Pharmacy " 5 King Street West, Bowmanville 623-5792 ©j.p. Something to smile about... .D.A. Drugs The staff at McGregor I.D.A. Drugs in Bowmanville have been welcoming B ow man ville ' s seniors since 1933. During that time McGregor's has become expert at providing the finest in specialized supplies for Bowmanville's Senior Citizens. Call or drop by if you have any questions or concerns.