hmmmmm... very interesting topic, something I've been wondering myself. Not from the viewpoint of selling my own collection, but will some of the really good stuff start coming out. I've sold a few things but the items have been mainly ones that are lacking in condition or items I just don't collect anymore and don't have the room for. With the economy the way it is I'd rather have the cash than a beat up sign, even if I'm selling it close to what I paid for it. The saying around my office is, "Cash is King", but even the dollar has gone down in value. I think of the stories I've heard about during war times when civilians are selling their gold jewelry, silverware and art to get passage out of Dodge. Be kind of hard to slip the night watchman a neon Chevrolet sign from under your jacket. I certainly hope things don't get that bad, but it's something I think about, guess it's a result of my USMC brainwashing days.
I guess to answer the question, it depends on what your objective is. If it's to make lots of money, now probably isn't the time to sell. If it's to liquidate your assets to survive lean times - maybe a good time. That's my opinion, wish I could see into the future... well, maybe it's good thing I can't.
