How can I found out how much my china is worth?

My grandma gave me her china as a graduation gift and I am wondering how much it is worth. I don't want to sell it. I'm just curious. She doesn't remember how long she has had it. On the bottom of the pieces it say "Kikusui" and "made in Japan" . The edge has a blue and yellow pattern and eash dish also has a pattern of one pink and one yellow flower bunched with green leaves with a large yellow scroll under the flowers.

How can I found out how much my china is worth?
You need to find a qualified and licensed appraiser.


You can look in your yellow pages of your phone book to find one. Or you can check with a local antique shop or even a jeweler. Some of them are licensed to appraise anything.





Please ask to see their credentials to be certain they are certified otherwise your appraisal will only be an estimate and not an official one. If you know any auctioneer, they normally can do it .
Reply:Replacements as mentioned has china, silver, stainless and collector items. I have used them to purchase replacement silverware and for my stainless made by Oneida. It is also a good place to identify dishes, as long as you know the maker. I couldn't get any local antique dealers to give me a value on a family heirloom(tea pot) so I went on there and found it. It is at least 108 years old, already gave to oldest daughter.
Reply:Go to http://www.replacements.com/. They are really good. You can find the information on the internet, or they will send you what's available through the mail if you want to buy it or sell it or just find out what it's going for. They have many many china, crystal and silver patterns listed. This link will take you directly to your pattern. http://www.replacements.com/webquote/KIK...
Reply:Have an auctioneer look at your china to give you an idea of its worth. They deal with household auctions for a living, so he'd be the one to contact. Second, you could take a few pieces to an antique dealer for an idea of its worth.
Reply:There are several items listed on Ebay under Kikusui. It looks like a very pretty pattern. One of the sellers suggests Replacements. They carry many items with the prices listed.
Reply:Take it to a licensed estate appraiser. Don't tell him you are not interested in selling, let him think you are.
Reply:if you have an antique dealer nearby , check with them, Or you could always go on antique road show
Reply:Well you could go on e-bay for one, or take it to an antique dealer, or get a book on china!
Reply:Try Googling the name and add china and see what comes up....I know there are places to buy replacement china.That may give you an idea...
Reply:Check with an antique dealer
Reply:It doesn't matter. It is priceless!
Reply:look it up on ebay.......................................
Reply:check ebay
Reply:I found out about my own china, which is about 45 years old, by doing a web search for replacements. You can look up the pattern under the brand name and find out how much it would cost to replace each piece. This will give you an idea about how much it is worth in today's market. It may turn out to be quite valuable but I'm glad that you don't intend to sell it.


How wonderful that your Grandma wanted you to have it!

rene