Jewelry Certification Course

The Jewelry Certification Course will be offered again soon. Please contact the CFA staff for more information!

How to touch up a near perfect finish on furniture.

I have been using "Blend-Fil" pencils to fix imperfections, they are color wax pencils that come in many colors. Just draw the pencil over scratch, etc, and gently rub with a clean soft cloth and surface may not be perfect but it looks better then it did and the wax won't hurt the furniture!
We would love to hear what others are using to spruce up antique furniture & collectibles, please send us your "secrets"

Ever wish you could find all your collecting & appraising tools & supplies in one location? The CFA store soon to be opening! Keep coming back for details and dates!

Gemology Seminar 2010

CFA's gemology seminar is scheduled for the 2nd weekend of March 2010. There are still seats available but you need to get registered soon so to insure that there are enough tool kits & materials for everyone!

We would appreciate your comments regarding the seminars list below and your thoughts particularly if you would like to take one of these that are posted or have another to suggest. Please let us know!

Seminar: Estate Sale

A Full day seminar with lots of time for discussion on all aspects of the Estate Sale Business. Hear top professionals discuss their strategies for successful sales.

Come to this if you are an estate seller, have clients who may need to do a sale — or wonder about any aspect of this business.
Topics include :

• Dealing with the client
• Contract Issues and Language
• Sizing up the job
• How to organize
• Pricing
• Placing Your Signs
• Your Advertising $$$
• Clean-Up
• Tips for Buyers

Contact CFA for next Seminar date!!! 714-952-2727

Seminar: Making money buying and selling books...

Are you an Appraiser, Collector, or Dealer interested in the Book - side of this passion we call antiques?

This one day seminar is a MUST! Books — Old, New, and Everything in-between — Knowing how to Evaluate them, how to Identify, and how to Dispose of them is critical to your success!

The presenter Suki Hilger is a long time Collector, Dealer and Appraiser of Books. Hundreds of Practical Hints, and How-To’s...

Contact CFA for next Seminar date!!! 714-952-2727