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Newspapers and Phone Book. The local newspapers will list antique shows and have advertisements for local shops. And the local phone book will have addresses and phone numbers for area shops. If you are traveling and haven't been to a shop before, you'd better call ahead. You may drive out of your way and get there only to find the shop closed - some shops have unconventional hours, special days each month they are closed or they may only be open during certain months of the year. Others are by appointment only. By appointment only shops will usually open for you if they are home when you call.
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High Quality Merchandise. This tells you two important things about a dealer. First, it establishes that they have the knowledge necessary to find and care for desireable antiques. Secondly, it is some reassurance that they are serious about dealing as a profession. Someone who takes the time to learn about antiques and who selects only the highest quality items has invested years in that effort. This is something they enjoy and will probably stick with.
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I prefer single-owner shops to antique malls, although the former are getting harder and harder to find. Single-owner shops offer more personal service, and the proprietor can usually tell you the background on a piece or where it was found. It�s easier to negotiate the price, too. Plus space is limited in many mall stalls, so you�re less likely to find a large selection of furniture in them.
Buy antique dressers today!
Carry cash or a checkbook�dealers will usually offer you the best price if you�re not paying by credit card, since they won�t have to pay the fee to the card company.
Buy antique stools today!
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Nautical - Maritime Antiques and Collectibles
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:23:32 -0600
Unused Nautical gear in the olden days was used for scrap so now it's scarce, valued as collectibles that are often in reproductions. Here are some tips to help you know whether you're buying an antique or a reproduction that's been tweaked to look like the real thing.
Greek Antiques - Collectibles and Artefacts
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:27 -0600
Ancient Grecian Coins, Jewelry, Carvings, Statues & Sculptures. Ancient plates, and artefacts from The Iron Age. Facts about the first bracelets, and Origins of Greek Coinage gives you information about the ancient coins that may help you determine their value as collectibles before you buy.
New for You: Expanded Antiques Glossary
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More Information On antique vintage furniture
Newspapers and Phone Book. The local newspapers will list antique shows and have advertisements for local shops. And the local phone book will have addresses and phone numbers for area shops. If you are traveling and haven't been to a shop before, you'd better call ahead. You may drive out of your way and get there only to find the shop closed - some shops have unconventional hours, special days each month they are closed or they may only be open during certain months of the year. Others are by appointment only. By appointment only shops will usually open for you if they are home when you call.
Buy antique tables today!
High Quality Merchandise. This tells you two important things about a dealer. First, it establishes that they have the knowledge necessary to find and care for desireable antiques. Secondly, it is some reassurance that they are serious about dealing as a profession. Someone who takes the time to learn about antiques and who selects only the highest quality items has invested years in that effort. This is something they enjoy and will probably stick with.
Buy antique furniture today!
I prefer single-owner shops to antique malls, although the former are getting harder and harder to find. Single-owner shops offer more personal service, and the proprietor can usually tell you the background on a piece or where it was found. It�s easier to negotiate the price, too. Plus space is limited in many mall stalls, so you�re less likely to find a large selection of furniture in them.
Buy antique dressers today!
Carry cash or a checkbook�dealers will usually offer you the best price if you�re not paying by credit card, since they won�t have to pay the fee to the card company.
Buy antique stools today!
antique vintage furniture Galore
Nautical - Maritime Antiques and Collectibles
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:23:32 -0600
Unused Nautical gear in the olden days was used for scrap so now it's scarce, valued as collectibles that are often in reproductions. Here are some tips to help you know whether you're buying an antique or a reproduction that's been tweaked to look like the real thing.
Greek Antiques - Collectibles and Artefacts
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:27 -0600
Ancient Grecian Coins, Jewelry, Carvings, Statues & Sculptures. Ancient plates, and artefacts from The Iron Age. Facts about the first bracelets, and Origins of Greek Coinage gives you information about the ancient coins that may help you determine their value as collectibles before you buy.
New for You: Expanded Antiques Glossary
Would you recognize this Bakelite bangle as an "end of day" piece? If not, it might be time to bone up on your antiques terminology. This definition, along with...
antique dining room furniture
reproduction antique furniture
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