Through 17-years of industry experience, Charles Tinsley has gathered a group of experts in every category of collectibles, dealers, auction houses, gallerists, and others in all facets of the collectibles community. These individuals own or work for the best companies in the industry. Collectively, they represent a force of knowledge far greater than any single appraiser or other solution. Keys Guild members use this network every day to help their clients evaluate their items to earn the best deal available.

If you work with someone outside of The Keys Guild, you may not be. But with The Keys Guild network, you can rest assured you’re working with trustworthy sources. A network like this can only operate with integrity because collectibles businesses survive and thrive by their reputation.

Usually not. We have access to collectors and special rates because of The Keys Guild. If you send an email to a big-name auction house, you may or may not receive a response especially depending on the value of the item. With the representation of The Keys Guild, however, we can get your items visible in ways individuals can’t on their own. Keys Guild collectibles advisors are helping clients with their treasures in markets across the country. Industry leaders in the collectibles market, including top auctions, want access to those treasures. They know they have to take care of Keys Guild members and their clients to get those opportunities. That means your items get in front of the right people when you’re working with a Keys Guild Member.

Most people are surprised by the treasures we help them discover in their homes. The most valuable items are often not what you’d expect and the items you think might be lucrative often aren’t. By working with a member of The Keys Guild, you’ll have access to experts who can determine what is valuable and what is not so you can feel confident you’re making fully informed decisions. In our many years of collective experience, we’ve found that most everyday homes have hidden treasures inside — that includes yours!

We will begin by working together to assess the value of your items. Then we can offer you a few options depending on the item. First, we can work as a liaison between you and a buyer through The Keys Guild’s nationwide network. If the items are something we work with ourselves, we will buy them directly from you or take things on consignment. Our broker fee is usually 20% leaving you with the greatest amount of profit which will typically be higher than you will get through any other channels, meaning the remainder of the profit is yours and is frequently higher than you could get through any other channels.  As a Keys Guild member, we receive special rates and can get the best value for your collectibles, thereby increasing your overall profit.