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Have you heard about some of the latest appraisals and sales in the world of antiques? An ancient Lewis & Clark map was recently valued at over $45,000. A royal Hawaiian bowl from the 19th century was valued at $20,000. A 19th century photograph was valued at some $5,000.

Big profits can be made in the world of antiques. And not only is this a lucrative and well-paying industry, it’s downright fun.

But maybe you’ve been hesitating because you’re not sure where to start. Or you don’t know where to get high-quality antiques without paying high dollar. Or you’re not sure of where you can actually sell them.

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- The one mistake the most newcomers make when looking for fakes and phonies - and how to be sure you never get taken in!
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Having been taken in by a phony antique is something that has probably happened to every appraiser or dealer. Faking an antique is big business these days; as a matter of fact, some designers do it on purpose because they have clients and buyers that like the look of antiques but don’t want to pay the price for them. “Distressing” furniture is a common occurrence for many household items.

But when talking about phony antiques, we don’t mean those that are made to look old simply because a customer likes the look. We’re talking about actually passing something off as a valuable antique when it’s really not, costing dealers and appraisers hundreds if not thousands of dollars.

Many that are new to the world of antiques want to know how they can be sure that this will never happen to them. What guarantee can they have, what formula can they follow, what magic little clue will tell them that they’re getting the real thing?

The sad news is that no such guarantee, formula, or clue exists. There is just no way to be absolutely certain every single time you’re out shopping that you’re getting the “real deal.”

This doesn’t mean that someone should shy away from the business of antiques. There are risks involved with any business - investing is a risk, manufacturing is a risk, salespeople take risks. The key is to learn as much as possible about any area of antiquing that you’re interested in so that you can minimize that risk as much as possible.

This mean reading about certain items and its trademarks or characteristics, but it also means learning about common fakes and phonies as well. Just like there are common internet scams, there are common antique scams as well. When you study what those common scams, fakes, and phony items are then you’re better prepared to walk away when you come across one.

Risk is part of any business; as a matter of fact, it’s a part of life. We all wish we could get a guarantee for everything we do, but that’s just not possible. However, there’s no reason to let that risk take away from your enjoyment of this fun, exciting, and very lucrative business.

If you’re interested in buying and selling antiques, you may have an idea of how and when you can sell those fabulous items you’ve found. You may have a regular booth at a flea market or at the local outdoor market, or even own a shop or store at which you’ll put out those items. This is all well and good and you can of course attract a lot of customers and do a lot of sales with these typical markets.

And of course you don’t want to bother with an internet site, and especially not with eBay, unless …

Unless you want to sells tons of stuff and make huge profits.

That’s right, if you sell antiques just because it’s fun or because you have nothing else to do all day and aren’t really concerned with actually making money, then don’t worry about the internet and having a website or listing your items on eBay. If you’re not worried about profits, then don’t worry about them.

On the other hand, if you are truly serious about selling your antiques and in making a huge profit, then the internet and especially eBay may be the first places to which you turn your attention. Why is that?

Think of it this way. Your store is only going to attract local customers that live in the area. The same with flea markets, bazaars, and other such places.

But the internet? eBay? With these avenues of sales you are literally opening your doors to the entire country and even the entire world. Someone living hundreds of miles away may be in the market for just the very item that you’re selling, and if you didn’t list it on the internet or eBay you would have never found them - and they would have never found you.

The internet might seem a little overwhelming to some that aren’t used to using it every day and others may turn their noses up on eBay, but this can be a big mistake when it comes to selling antiques. The listing fees are usually very reasonable which means that your profit margins can be astronomical.

So don’t ignore these areas of sales and marketing … unless you’re just not interested in those profits.

Chances are everyone wishes they could walk away from their job, but not their salary. It’s not that people don’t want to work, they just want to do something for a living that is fun, interesting, enjoyable, and that is always full of excitement and surprises; to have a career or job where no day is the same as the day before it, and that really brings happiness to other people.

If this type of job seems like a fantasy or dream, take heart! It’s actually a reality. There are those who have learned how to make big profits from one of the most exciting industries and careers there is - the world of buying and selling antiques!

Before you let your doubt and fear get the better of you, consider the following. People who make those big profits from antiques probably started out just like you - without a degree in antiquities, without years of schooling, and without a ton of startup funds. So how did they do it?

The answer is simple - someone told them how to do it. Someone stepped up and told them the secret of what antiques are hot sellers, where to get those hot items, and where to sell them for those big profits. They didn’t need to figure out all those things on their own.

And you don’t either!

We have been in the business of buying and selling antiques for years and know how to make big profits from this business. We can tell you:

- The misconceptions - make that the outright lies - that newcomers to the world of antiquing are often told, and how this can cost you hundreds and even thousands in possible sales!
- How the hidden world of estate sales can be a treasure trove of antiques new to the market - but only if you know the secrets of how they work!
- The one market that many antique sellers ignore - and that makes them miss out on thousands of dollars in profits!

As you may have already seen from those television shows, you can make hundreds, thousands, and even tens of thousands of dollars from buying and selling antiques - if you know how!

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Many newcomers to the world of antiquing have a habit of avoiding estate sales as a source of antiques that are new to the market. Often this is because they have been misled with some common misconceptions and out-and-out lies about estate sales and how they work.

As an example, some people believe that the person or company hired to handle the estate sale goes in and picks through everything before the sale, taking the best things for themselves. In reality those who handle these sales are in the business of selling items, not acquiring them. It’s true that the heirs of the person that has passed on from the estate may go through their things and take some items or mementos that have personal meaning, but they too are not typically interested in taking the vast majority of the items there. If there were not items worth selling then there would not be a sale.

Another common misconception about estate sales is that they’re very expensive; too expensive for the part-time antique dealer or average everyday buyer. In reality, again, the heirs of the estate are interested in getting rid of items, not in keeping them around. They know that while they may expect a fair price for them, overpricing them will result in no sales - and then what? Again, if they wanted to keep all the items then there would be no use in having a sale. And too they realize that most people who show up for estate sales are just average everyday citizens - not wealthy investors with tons of money that they are able or willing to spend at estate sales.

Most of those that are new to the world of antiques are really handicapping themselves by avoiding estate sales, for whatever reason. These sales are a real treasure trove of antiques that are new to the market and that are typically very reasonably priced. Many times these antiques are being sold by the original owners or those who have had them for just one or two generations. This means that they’re usually in very good shape and very well maintained.

So if you are new to the world of antiques and have been avoiding estate sales, it’s time to set your fears aside, ignore those misconceptions, and start getting some really beautiful items for yourself.

How many stories have you heard about the person that sold their original action figure or set of comic books or baseball card for thousands of dollars … and then kicked yourself for having thrown away all your toys when you went to college?

Antique toys are a very valuable collector’s item for a variety of reasons. People who are older and have a little bit of money to spend on their own indulgences may be on the lookout for certain items that take them back to certain years of their childhood or fond memories. Toys also tell a historical story; many people can just glance at a toy and know what decade or even what specific year it was made in. Toys too reflect the culture and society of the time it was made - rag dolls from early American history reflect the simple culture of those who lived on the prairie and did not have many things from which to make toys, whereas G.I. Joe action figures became very popular after the tumultuous era of World War II and the Vietnam war.

Many people wonder why it is that toys still in their regular packaging are typically so much more valuable than those that have been opened. The condition of the toy certainly has a lot to do with it - toys that are broken, chipped, or otherwise marred are of course less valuable than those in perfect condition.

However, there is more to it than that. To many people the packaging of certain toys is part of its appeal. Just as you can look at certain toys and immediately know what decade or year it’s from, so it is with some packaging. The wording, coloring, type of box, and all these other elements are part of the appeal of these items.

There’s almost no limit to the types of antique toys that sell for big dollars these days. This includes any and all Disney items, porcelain dolls, rag dolls, Barbie dolls, Matchbox cars, Radio Flyer wagons, pull-string dolls from the 1950’s, action figures of all sorts, wheeled pull-toys, wooden tops, board games, marbles, yo-yos, model trains, planes and cars, and the list goes on.

To truly be an antique a toy needs to be at least ten years old and of course the older items are typically more valuable. Some go for literally thousands of dollars depending on their age, condition, make, and of course the whim of the buyer.

Some who “dabble” in antiques turn up their nose at antique toys, but these are not only a very profitable part of the industry they are also plain old fun. Seeing a buyer win his or her auction for a beloved toy is like playing Santa Claus every single auction!

How many times have you watched “The Antiques Roadshow” and thought to yourself, “Hey, I could do that … if I just knew where to start!”?

If this sounds like you, then you’re not alone. Many people love antiques and think about how much fun this business and industry would be, but just don’t know how to get going. What types of antiques are most profitable, where do you buy them, how do you know you’re getting the real thing, and most importantly, how do you sell them?

Sure, you could go to school for years to get your degree in antiquities and your certification for appraisal services, but why bother especially when we can tell you everything you need to know in simple and easy-to-follow directions?!

If you’re ready to get started in the world of antiques but aren’t sure how, let us help. We can tell you:

- The many different types of antiques that buyers pay top dollar for and that many newcomers are never told about!
- The secrets of where to get antiques that are new to the market, and tricks to get your hands on them before any other buyer.
- New and hidden markets for your antiques that few sellers know about!

Buying and selling antiques is an exciting and profitable business that’s perfect for newcomers today. Why? Because too many people want to sell antiques but don’t know where to get started - which means there’s less competition for those who do!

You’ve sat on the sidelines long enough. You love antiques and can make a very profitable living from it, if you just know where to begin.

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The business of antique furniture is a very lucrative one. There seems to always be a market for chairs, dressers, couches and settees, beds, and virtually every other piece you may be able to find. As a matter of fact, the craft of artificially aging furniture is one that has become big business itself with designers and manufacturers learning ways to make all these pieces just look old.

And with that thought in mind, what should you be looking for when inspecting so-called antique furniture? Of course certain models and manufacturers had their own marks and distinguishing characteristics, there are other things to keep in mind when looking at pieces.

The nails are one thing that distinguish antique pieces of furniture from new ones. Decades ago nails were made of iron and by hand, as opposed to the mixture of metals they use today at the factory. This means that nails in antique pieces shouldn’t look identical but should have some differences from one another. The iron also would leave black marks on the wood around it as it would corrode; a lack of this may signal that the furniture is not as old as it’s promised to be.

Many of the tools that were used decades ago would leave marks on the furniture as well. Today’s machine made furniture is much more accurate; this is part of the charm of antique furniture and also sets it apart. Furniture that is absolutely perfect may not have been made by hand the way antique furniture should have been.

And regardless of how well any piece has been cared for or restored, it should still show some signs of wear. Part of the charm of antiques is the worn edges and marks that are just going to naturally show up. Inspect pieces carefully to see if they look as if they have been well used.

There are many things you can learn about antique furniture to really be sure that what you’re getting truly is an antique. But if you use some common sense and some caution you’re sure to find pieces that are truly antique as well as beautiful.

If something is an antique then it’s very valuable, right? Scoop it up and sell it at auction for big profits, right?

Oh, if only it were that easy!

While there may be a buyer out there somewhere for virtually any antique item you may find, to really be serious about making money from selling antiques you need to have a discerning eye for what makes an item truly valuable. While there are no hard and fast rules regarding this, there are some guidelines you can keep in mind when choosing your purchases.

One such criterion has to do with the historical importance of an item. You might not think this applies to every item - what’s the historical significance of an old television, right? - but to many collectors, finding items that changed significantly over certain time periods make them historically important. Televisions from the 1930’s, 1940’s, 1950’s and so on tell a story of how science and technology have developed over the years. This can apply to items like radios, clocks, kitchen utensils, sewing machines, and so on. The historical significance of these items is that they are living demonstrations of how history has developed.

The desirability of an item is also affected by its craftsmanship and how unique it may be. Many antiques are appreciated because they are typically handmade or hand-carved and used very little machinery to help with their construction; this is unlike today’s items that are mass-produced in factories. Craftsmanship comes into play with furniture, artwork, architectural items, and even antique bottles. The condition of the item now has a lot to do with its desirability as well. Details and craftsmanship do not mean much of anything if the item is severely chipped, damaged, rusted, and so on.

It’s value at the time of it being new also has a lot to do with the current value. Obviously a twenty-five-year-old bargain car is not going to be as valuable as the sports car or luxury sedan. A porcelain dish that was mass produced 50 years ago isn’t as valuable as one that was handmade at the time. If the item was more valuable when it was new it will typically be more valuable as an antique.

If you’re serious about antiquing then you need to be discerning with what items you’re going to purchase and try to sell. Rather than scoop up all the old items you can find, think of how valuable they were when they were new, inspect the craftsmanship, and think about its historical importance. If you do this you’re going to be much more successful in your business.

If the word “antique” were used to describe anything old and out of use, chances are you have some so-called antiques in your clothes closet, tool shed, and maybe even lurking in the back of the refrigerator. For that matter, you might even be thinking that the term actually applies to the person you’re married to!

But before anyone tries to put their spouse up on the auction block just to see what they might get for him or her, consider for a moment what the word “antique” really means.

To be a true antique dealer and to sell something as an antique you need to meet the actual legal requirements of doing so. There are laws that govern the industry just like laws that govern other businesses and professionals - you can’t call yourself an accountant if you don’t have a particular type of degree; you can’t sell certain foods past an expiration date, and you can’t legally sell something as an “antique” unless it’s of a particular age.

While the law may vary slightly from place to place, usually to be considered an antique a car or other piece of machinery needs to be 25 years old, toys needs to be 10 years old, and other items at least 50 to 100 years old.

The reason for this technical difference is that items like cars and machinery go through a lot more wear and tear than, say, a chair, so for it to last 25 years is truly significant.

It’s important to understand these laws if you’re planning on entering the antique industry. It’s also important to understand if when you’re purchasing items as well. Many people look at items that are advertised as “classic” and assume that this means an antique. In reality the word classic is not a legal term and can be used to describe just about anything. A car might be described as a classic because it’s something that car lovers appreciate, such as any model of Ford Mustang or Chevy Corvette. In other words, “classic” is something of a slang word and not a technical term.

The world of antiques is a fun and exciting one, and can be a great undertaking for anyone whether you want to enter it part-time or full-time. But it’s important to know the “technical” aspects of the industry before you head out, whether buying or selling. If you do your homework and make sure to pay attention to what you’re buying and selling, then you’re sure to have success.