Recently, the interest in buying militaria has grown. The reasoning for such a growth trend is based on three main factors: (1) HISTORIC: the anniversaries of World War I and World War II have made the topic trendy, (2) CULTURE: the society is becoming more global and people's interests are transnational; (3) ACCESS: thanks to the Internet it is easier both to find information and expert opinions on militaria and exchange/buy items at a fixed price or as part of an online auction.

“Good art has always been contemporary, regardless of its origin and value,” says Belgian dealer Axel Vervoordt, a leading proponent of eclectic collecting.

Despite a taste for the modern in most areas of interior design, tastemakers are returning to the antique Persian carpet to add a touch of romantic history to their contemporary spaces.

Want To Buy Contemporary Art, But Don’t Know Where To Start? Check Out the ValueMyStuff Buyer’s Guide.

"Buying jewellery at auction is all about homework, understanding what you want, educating the eye and being driven by a genuine desire to own a particular piece," - Francois Curiel, Christie’s International Jewellery Head.

As we look forward to a new year we look back at what exciting finds across 2015 valuations and see what we felt stood out…we felt that these were more than the everyday objects:

Everybody knows that the Christmas Pudding is the ending course to the Christmas feast, but perhaps not everyone would spend thousands or tens of thousands on these dense desserts.

Buying from online auctions has been a trade secret for years, with savvy dealers scoring antiques, fine art and jewellery for incredibly low prices, as long as they have a good enough eye to tell a real antique from a fake.

With Christmas fast approaching, holiday adverts overwhelming our screens and the shop windows full, it can sometimes remind you of the Christmas toys you once wished for. Some of the top toys of the past can now fetch a fortune at auction, with prices soaring through to hundreds of thousands.

Whether you are looking for a gift for a child this Christmas or perhaps you fancy a festive walk down memory lane, we have listed some of the most interesting (and now expensive) items for you to have a look at!

Don’t have a nightmare before Christmas – read our 12 seasonal tips to prevent loss and damage not only to your art & collectables, but to your household as a whole.

With our new parntership with Auctionata now up and running the team here at VMS thought we would share our favourite picks from up coming auctions!

Have you ever wondered whether those old dusty vintage Christmas decorations you store in the garage could be worth something? From glass-blown ornaments to Santa figurines, this post can help you identify what vintage collectible you might have in that Christmas box.

Want to know more about collecting cotume jewellery but don't know where to start? Check out ValueMyStuff's Buyer's Guide.

ValueMyStuff and Auctionata present the Art Journey

With our new parntership with Auctionata now up and running the team here at VMS thought we would share our favourite picks from up coming auctions!

In our 'It's worth how much?!' blog series, we explore ten items that have been hidden away for quite some time to then be revealed worth more than what anyone could imagine. Could there be a priceless masterpiece lurking in your home? Lets take a look at these miraculous findings.

Auctionata acquires ValueMyStuff and pursues international growth trajectory

ValueMyStuff sat down with our 20th century design expert, Robert Prescott-Walker, for a Q&A. Learn more about why Robert continues to love 20th Century Design and get insight into a specialist's valuation.