[AT] Cold snap

[John Hall]

I agree about checking with museums. Unless it is a super valuable or 
rare piece, they probably aren't going to financially be able to 
preserve it. If money is no object, give to a collector that has 
demonstrated resources and ability to preserving it. If not interested 
in giving to a collector, set your price high enough to deter scrappers 
and those wanting"yard art", but low enough that a collector will buy it 
at such a value he can financially afford to preserve and restore it. I 
view old iron purchases just like anything else I had to buy--If i had 
to pay for it, you can believe I'm going to take care of it.

John Hall



On 1/18/2018 7:35 AM, Henry Miller wrote:
> Don't donate to museums without first verifying they will care for it. Most museums lack funds and have rooms for of things wasting away. They often legally cannot sell them (other than to a different museum) and so they end up waiting until time destroys things enough that they can junk it. In the mean time nobody gets to enjoy that part of history as it doesn't go on exhibit.
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> If you find the right museum they will be excited to get it in exhibit and care for it so all is well. Only that one piece though. If you give them everything it sits in the back room un cared for.
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> In short letting a private collector have your things for cheap on the condition that they care for them and take them to shows is probably the best way to get them shown to the public.
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> I collect player pianos where the supply far exceeds demand. We have seen some rare instruments worth saving destroyed because it was donated to a museum that didn't care about it. Cars and tractors tend to be more valuable so you have a better chance of them being cared for but only if you check.
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> Something to think about. There is no one right answer for everything.
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