09/17/2026
A lot of people who are trained in appraising are retiring or dying, and while the new generation knows how to look things up on eBay, they may not fully understand how to actually appraise a piece of fine China, a historical artifact, or a rare collectible. This is just one way to learn some appraising skills. Various community colleges also offer courses from time to time and of course there’s lots of YouTube videos and you can watch things like antique roadshow but getting certified helps people feel confident in hiring you for appraisals. This can be a great full time or part time side hustle. Love ceramics and want to paint fine china ? There are still companies in the US that hand paint china, including Pickard and you can even find other jobs that are non-artist related, so you can work around what you love for example Heath is currently hiring for an engineer. These are the types of jobs. Most people never think about you can become an engineer and work at a manufacturing company that makes fine China you don’t just have to engineer bridges and roads . Likewise, if you’re an accountant, you can be an accountant at a fine China company instead of a pesticide company or a mortgage company. Combining what you love with what you do is the heart of what we do here. If you’re not already following along on buckle up as we enter Halloween season in full force and share with a friend. Mention doesn’t mean endorsement always do your own resource. These are for ideas only.