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About Thomas Cottle

Thomas Cottle is a Texas native, born and raised on the Gulf Coast. Growing up in a military family was a significant factor in Tom’s early development. His father instilled a sense of honor, self-sufficiency and dedication that helped form his character. Hunting and fishing with his father and older brothers was the highlight of every summer growing up. Thomas’ mother was also a powerful influence. She instilled in him a strenuous work ethic by working in, managing and owning restaurants over the majority of her life and involving him in those enterprises whenever possible.
3 08, 2022

Identifying Collectibles In Your Home?

By |2022-09-21T14:12:32-05:00August 3, 2022|Appraisal Tips, Estate Sales|

What is a collectible? Merriam-Webster defines a 'collectible' as "suitable for being collected." The definition of collectible I prefer is – Worthy of being collected.  Another definition to consider is – An item that is worth far more than it was originally sold for because of its rarity and/or popular demand.   So, in writing this piece I [...]

3 08, 2022

What Are Collectibles?

By |2022-08-03T12:07:19-05:00August 3, 2022|Appraisal Tips, Estate Sales|

The definition of collectible I prefer is – Worthy of being collected.  Another definition to consider is – An item that is worth far more than it was originally sold for because of its rarity and/or popular demand.  So, in writing this piece I wanted to offer my opinion, experience, and some actual facts in [...]

24 11, 2021

What To Watch Out For When Picking An Estate Sale Company

By |2022-08-03T12:15:37-05:00November 24, 2021|Estate Sales|

Our customers continually tell us how helpful this post is to their decision-making process. In this post, we will attempt to point out potential red flags when considering which estate sale company you may be hiring to host your sale. This comes from over 14 years of experience in the industry, and let’s just say [...]

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