Do it the eBay way

Question: I have apparently collected for years! I never really considered myself a collector. I just bought things I liked and whenever my mother or friends would see a piece, they would assume I was collecting that and add to the collection.
Recently we had some people new to our comunity up to the house. They are all intrested in antiques and were soon frothing at the mouth. They made me realize how much I really have! Much of it has no sentimental value to me at all and I am at the moment unemployed. I would love to sell some pieces, but have no idea about value. I have a Davy Crockett cookie jar that I have found selling on the Internet from anywhere from $300 to $12,000! I have no idea how to tell why one is worth so much more than te other! I was hoping you could maybe give me a contact that could help me for a commision. I live in Almira, Wash., about 90 miles west of Spokane. I have things as big as an old stand-up radio, and as small as vintage cancelled checks from a bank that no longer exists, to an old brass fire extinguisher. Lots of dishes and such. Is there somone out there who could help me without me taking it in the shorts??
Thank you so much for your time! -- Joyce Mings

Answer:I think we can save your shorts!
Seems to me you are the perfect candidate for ebay .
By selling your items online you won't have to pay anyone to handle a sale for you. Each sale would be conducted in the privacy of your home and you could set the hours and days.
eBay charges a small fee for each sale, but my friends who sell online regularly say it's the best way to do business. Several have closed their shops and malls and do business online only.
Good luck.