On Tue, 16 Jul 2024, Joshua Rice via cctalk wrote:
I think the key to preservation is assuring next of
kin that the items in our
possession have value, and are worth seeking out future custodians.
Collectors always assert that their collection has value, and the next of
kin never believe a word of that.
My own sister actually claims that her very old French Horns are valuable!
Another relative tries to claim that "Blue willow" dishes have some value.
Although, perhaps you could search out the highest prices ever bid on
eBay, and tape clippings of those to each item.
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Grumpy Ol' Fred cisin(a)xenosoft.com