Buyer’s guides
Short, practical guides written for people buying second-hand in Pittsburgh. No fluff — just what to look at, what it means, and how to avoid the common mistakes.
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How to Identify Louis XV vs Louis XVI Furniture
The straight leg versus the curved leg, and four other tells that separate French Louis XV furniture from Louis XVI — a practical guide for buyers in Pittsburgh.
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Chinese Famille Rose Porcelain: A Buyer's Guide
How to read famille rose porcelain before you buy: the palette, the marks, the common fakes, and what honest condition notes should tell you.
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Safe Local Meetups: Buying & Selling in Pittsburgh
Where to meet, what to bring, how to pay and how to walk away — practical safety for in-person marketplace deals around Pittsburgh.
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Selling Locally vs. Shipping Apps in Pittsburgh (2026)
Shipping resale apps are built for clothes and small parcels. Here is how they compare with local pickup in Pittsburgh when you are selling furniture, antiques and household goods — as of October 2026.
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