Want to start a collection but dont know how? Why not check out some of ValueMyStuff's advice on how to start and grow your own art, antiques or collectables collections.

The hashtag #SothebysBearWitness was scattered across social media last week as a result of Sotheby’s London New Bond Street being transformed into a week long carnivalesque art-house event.

ValueMyStuff sat down with our photography specialist, Addison Thompson for a Q&A. Learn more about why he continues to enjoy photography and get insight into a specialist's valuation.

All those childhood favourite toys, which you wish you’d never thrown away, that might be worth something now. Here’s a look at some of the most popular.

Seasonal tips from InsureMyStuff to prevent loss and damage not only to your art & collectables, but to your household as a whole.

It can be argued that the most important thing about an insurance policy is what is NOT INSURED, we set our exclusions out clearly

ValueMyStuff sat down with our painting specialist, Nick Skeaping, for a Q & A. Learn more about why Nick continues to love paintings and get insight into a specialist's valuation.

ValueMyStuff sat down with our silver specialist, John Phillips, for a Q & A. Learn more about why John continues to love the silver market and get insight into a specialist's valuation.

If you are relocating your collection or purchasing art from abroad remember these 13 tips for sending your valuables from InsureMyStuff.

The globalization of the art market and the rise of E-commerce and the internet have made far-flung acquisitions possible. Demand for the rapid transportation of objects from city to city, country to country and continent to continent places an emphasis on sound packing methods and appropriate insurance cover.

InsureMyStuff has 30 years experience in insuring books. We provide all risks, worldwide fine art insurance. But there are some things no policies can protect against – notably wear and tear, and gradual deterioration. Here are our tips to help you avoid the disappointment of damage to your book collection.

In Pride and Prejudice, Miss Caroline Bingley exclaims to her audience in the drawing room of Netherfield Park, “I declare after all there is no enjoyment like reading! How much sooner one tires of any thing than of a book.” Although said with a hearty dose of contempt by the discontented aristocrat, this pithy statement from the pen of Jane Austen encapsulates the sentiments which many people have truthfully felt towards books and reading for centuries.

ValueMyStuff sat down with our books specialist, Tom Joyce, for a Q & A. Learn more about why Tom continues to love rare books and get insight into a specialist's valuation.

Ever wonder where your favourite game came as a child? Or question if it had some hidden past? Over the coming weeks the VMS team will be revealing some of the hidden secrets of the most loved games of our childhood.

Ever wonder where your favourite game came as a child? Or question if it had some hidden past? Over the coming weeks the VMS team will be revealing some of the hidden secrets of the most loved games of our childhood.

Ever wonder where your favourite game came as a child? Or question if it had some hidden past? Over the coming weeks the VMS team will be revealing some of the hidden secrets of the most loved games of our childhood.

Ever wonder where your favourite game came as a child? Or question if it had some hidden past? Over the coming weeks the VMS team will be revealing some of the hidden secrets of the most loved games of our childhood.

ValueMyStuff sat down with our Native American Art specialist, Joan Whatton, for a Q&A. Learn more about why Joan continues to love Native American Art and get insight into a specialist's valuation.

Looking after one’s collection is top of most collector’s priorities, but, however careful you are, accidents can happen, and so insurance provides an important layer to anyone's good risk management programme.