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  IF YOU ARE CONSIDERING SELLING
  
  Services we provide include:
  Accurate pre-sale estimates.
  Sort and catalog items for auction.
  Handle all preparations for an on-site auction, or
  Pack and transport items to the Mapes Gallery.
  Prepare all auction advertising.
  Supervise pre-sale inspections.
  Collect sales tax and file returns.
  Use our extensive, computerized e-mail list to inform customers of upcoming auctions.
  Website-to expose your collectors items to a worldwide audience.
  
  Weekly Auctions held most Tuesdays at 5:00 pm, Preview from 3 pm.
  These uncataloged auctions offer a combination of antiques, collectibles and household items mostly from area estates. Many exciting items are uncovered at these auctions. If coming from a distance it is a good idea to call. 607-754-9193
  
  DAVID W. MAPES
  EXPERIENCE
  
  
  Since 1966 buying, selling and appraising antiques, household contents, and works of art, jewelry, oriental rugs and collectibles.
  
  
  • Member of International Society of Appraisers since 1982—ISA is an organization of over 1,200 personal property appraisers and a leader in its field.
  • ISA - Earned the CAPP (Certified Appraiser of Personal Property) designation in 1988. This is the highest level of membership.
  • ISA - Served on Board of Directors, 1994 - 1996.
  • ISA - Co-instructor, 5-day Antiques & Residential Contents course taught Nationwide.
  • Member of the teaching staff of the International School of Auctioneering, S. Deerfield, MA. for over 15 years.
  • Conducts adult education courses on antiques subjects through Broome Community College.
  • Speaker for many years to civic and historical groups on antiques and collecting.