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Determine the Value of a Walking Cane
First, examine the cane from head to toe. Condition is critical to value, so look for nicks, dents and scratches. If the shaft and handle were originally fitted together, the cane will be worth more than one that was pieced together and remade over time. Finally, the more rare the cane, the better. If you know anything about your walking cane that makes it one-of-a-kind, then you're likely to get a better price. Look for engraved names or dates.
Visit websites to search for comparable walking canes. GoAntiques.com and eBay.com both have antique walking canes on their sites that vary in price from about $5 to thousands of dollars. Compare your cane against others that you find online to get a better idea of the going rate for your particular item. In addition, Worthpoint.com has its Worthopedia database, which offers a price guide.
Visit a few antique dealers and ask the experts for their opinion. If you're thinking of selling the stick, make sure you get a few different prices. Local museums might also have experts, depending on the period the antique walking cane was made.