Buying and selling antiques is a great hobby and can be an excellent investment too…or not. Before you dive into buying, selling, or investing, there are some things that are certainly beneficial to know.

Here are some helpful hints that will help you become a savvy antique hobbyist of investor.

The Art of Buying Antiques

When you learn a little (or a lot) about buying antiques, you will likely run into great deals at yard sales, online, and even at estate auctions. It’s important to do your homework though so you know the difference between junk and treasure. You’ll also want to keep your eyes open for scams.

Sometimes, people aren’t aware of the value of what they are selling. That’s usually your really great source for a stellar deal. But, crooks know that and can be wolves in sheep’s clothing so keep a watchful eye out for that scam too.

It’s best to have a certain amount of money setback for your investing. Be disciplined enough to give yourself a budget and don’t go over your limit. You can make your fortune in antique buying and selling or, you can lose it all just as easily.

Some terrific tips are:

• Read up on common scams and current new tricks.
• Educate yourself on your main line of antique interests.
• Learn from the experts.
• If a deal sounds too good to be true, it probably is.
• Look for tale tell signs of false authenticity.
• Be sure to take the condition of an item into consideration.
• Ask the seller for all the information you can.

Where to Sell Antiques

Selling antiques is as tricky as buying them. It would be nice if all who were in the industry were reputable antique dealers, but that’s simply not the case. Especially online and even when dealing with local antique buyers, you can’t trust everyone. It’s up to you to check out anyone you potentially may be doing business with.

Be sure to look at their track record. See if they have an online presence and if they have good feedback and reviews. Look for credentials and how long they’ve been in business.

We Buy Antiques

At Antique Appraiser Auctioneers, we’ve been in the business for over 50 years. We are as reputable as they come – complete with verifiable references of happy customers who return time after time.

You’ll find we buy antiques for top dollar. Plus, we are courteous and helpful. We understand that there may be extenuating circumstances behind you selling your antiques. You may not be ready to part with them but financially, you must. We are sensitive to your situation. We will walk you through the process, and make sure you end up with the best price for your antiques. We think that’s just good business.

We are professionals at buying and selling antiques and even buy and sell antiques online for your convenience. We buy antiques locally in Connecticut, New York, and New England Area. If you are looking for an antique buyer or would like an appraisal, be sure to check us out.