Share 'Should I get written valuations for my antiques? What about additional insurance?'

It's all the Antiques Roadshow's fault.  I'm often asked by shop patrons or people at shows "How much is this worth?"  I don't mind the question as it usually leads to an interesting discussion with a new antiquing friend, some of whom become customers.   Everyone has something that used to be great-grandfather's and they want to know how much its worth.  Other people seek out and collect someth…