You own an old item that you think is valuable and would like to sell. Write a letter to the owner of an antique’s shop. In your letter: explain how you found the shop describe the item that you would like to sell say how much you would like to sell the item for

Dear Sir/Madam, I am in possession of an antique I stumbled upon while ransacking my grandfather's mansion. I believe it is of great value and I intend to auction it. A friend of mine who has dealt with you previously recommended that I should contact you. The item is an old bronze-cast statue probably of Egyptian origin and most likely, it was made around 236 BC. It weighs about thirty-six pounds and has a highly polished surface. The interior of the idol is hollow, it

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has a pointed tail end. Following consultations with friends, colleagues and other archaeologists, I have come to a fair price of $200.

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price is only slightly negotiable if the transaction is one-on-one.

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, in a bid-buying situation, the starting acceptable price will be tagged at $190 and the highest bidder will receive the item 3 days after payments have been confirmed. I hope you will find the invitation interesting and be willing to engage in the bidding process. Your faithfully. Harry.