Understand the value of your collection

For some collections, it could be important to understand the value of each item and seeing financial growth may encourage you to build on your collection. It will not take long to understand how valuable your collection has become. 1 What others think

The eBay app will help you to gauge the value of items. Check as many completed or sold listings as possible to view the average.

2 Go deeper

On eBay, make sure you check the details for each listing. The condition, age, and completeness of the packaging will all affect the value.

3 Specialist valuation sites

eBay is useful, but it may be worth looking at sites and apps that deal specifically with your area of interest.

4 Keeping track

Numbers is the ideal tool for keeping track of the value of your collection over time. There are many suitable templates to help you.

5 Bidding up

Auctions are a fun way to increase your collection value. Invaluable is one app that would help you a lot with this.

6 Check everywhere

Instagram is a useful way to buy and sell items, but stick with people you know. It can be risky if you are buying from people you don’t know.