Thursday, August 21, 2008
Why I Like Antiques
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Antique Actions on EBay, Yahoo
By Walter Scheu
I am going to concede the fact that everyone knows how to get online and sell Antique at Auctions on EBay, Yahoo. Since I cannot imbed links to the auction site you will have to get to the site on your own.
Antique (Latin: antiquus; old) is a collectible item which is old (usually at least 100 years old) and is collected or desirable because of its age, rarity, condition, utility, or other unique features. It is an object which has reached an age which makes it a witness of a previous era in human society. Antiques are usually objects which show some degree of craftsmanship, or a certain attention to design such as a desk or the early automobile. In a consumer society, an antique is above all an object whose atypical construction and age give it a market value superior to similar objects of recent manufacture. Any historical museum makes a considerable use of antiques in order to illustrate historical events and give them a practical context. Just about any object can become an antique if it survives long enough, but value of an antique in the market place is determined by its appeal and social acceptance
Antique trade associations are formed and operate for the purpose of promoting the standards of honesty, quality, and good public relations and to promote improved relations among members and the general public. Shops carry 75% antiques or old collectible merchandise.
Antique traders have learned that the power of buying and selling at auction is really very simple. When the bidding stops and the hammer fall, the value of an item is set. The buyer, not the seller, sets the price. This simple distinction cuts through all the chitchat about what art, antiques and collectibles are really worth.
There are auctions of exceptionally strong antique sales featuring estates from all over the USA and virtually every country on this planet, with emphasis on Period furniture; Fine Art; Antique Toys; Country Store & Advertising; Rare Books; Weapons; Americana; Garden & Architectural; antique jewelry; Nautical; Weathervanes & other Folk Art & much, more. All of which can be sold at eBay, online, or other places. My suggestion would be to go online and do a search for �antique auctions� and go from there.
To assess if a fair price is being asked, compare the price to that quoted by online auction guides for similar antiques that have recently been auctioned. These guides are usually helpful tools to estimate the value of an antique for both buyers and sellers. Sites should also offer a full refund if you end up with a reproduction instead of the real thing. Some sites only offer refunds for a limited period, but this should give you enough time to have the item appraised. As an alternative, paying a little extra to have an antique appraised before purchasing it online is well worth the cost and the knowledge that what you are buying is genuine.
Walter Scheu Th.D. Writes reviews for and about products, services, etc., that may be seen on the internet. He and his bride run a small family farm in North Carolina. On the farm they also run an Import and Export business, and sell online. This article is about a product we know to be a good one selling antiques online at auctions, is a good idea. Hopefully you have found this article intersting and desire more information. PLease be so kind as to follow this link: http://www.importingforauctions.com
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A good reputation with other dealers and collectors. Word of mouth is the primary advertising medium for antique dealers. Collectors tell one another when they have had good and bad dealings with particular dealers. Dealers tell one another what they have heard. This communication is a vital part of keeping everyone honest. Without it there is no mechanism for removing disreputable dealers (and collectors) from the trade. - see the first note above. So ask around. Ask at least 4 people who don't know each other, so you are sure to get a good and fair estimate of the general opinion. Remember that there will always be one or two people who don't like someone, but if 4 unacquainted people you talk to have horror stories of being ripped off by a dealer, steer clear of them. (This is fairly rare by the way.)
Buy antique chaises today!
Collectors are able to determine the age of bottles by looking at several features. Early bottles were either hand blown or blown into a mold. Bottles that were made between the late 17th century and the mid 19th century have a pontil mark. The pontil mark is a circular depression on the bottom of the bottle. It is made when the pontil rod is transferred from the blowpipe for final shaping and finishing. After 1800, the pontil was usually ground down and polished so it was not as noticeable, but it was still visible.
Buy antique furniture today!
If you scorch a textile while ironing, rub a cut onion over the scorch, then soak cloth in cold water for one hour. Rewash and try again.
Buy antique chairs today!
Buying antiques is a wonderful pastime, from the thrill of the hunt to the pride you feel seeing the piece in your home. But when you're buying antiques, how do you know if the piece is any good, or if it's worth the asking price?
Buy Chinese antique jewelry box today!
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Egyptian Antiques in ancient Art Forms
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:33 -0600
Sculptures, Paintings. Jewelry and more but there are things you need to know before you start collecting Egyptian antiques .. see the article attached to the page for some knowledge of Egyptology before you buy an antique that isn't Egyptian at all.
Do Your Antiques Have Provenance?
Appraisers tend to throw the word
provenance around pretty freely, and rightfully so. It's an important consideration when valuing antiques and collectibles, including the chair shown here which...
Egyptian Antiques in ancient Art Forms
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:33 -0600
Sculptures, Paintings. Jewelry and more but there are things you need to know before you start collecting Egyptian antiques .. see the article attached to the page for some knowledge of Egyptology before you buy an antique that isn't Egyptian at all.
antique jewelry box
powell antique oak jewelry armoire | antique cameo jewelry
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Our Featured zenith antique radio Writer
Antique Actions on EBay, Yahoo
By Walter Scheu
I am going to concede the fact that everyone knows how to get online and sell Antique at Auctions on EBay, Yahoo. Since I cannot imbed links to the auction site you will have to get to the site on your own.
Antique (Latin: antiquus; old) is a collectible item which is old (usually at least 100 years old) and is collected or desirable because of its age, rarity, condition, utility, or other unique features. It is an object which has reached an age which makes it a witness of a previous era in human society. Antiques are usually objects which show some degree of craftsmanship, or a certain attention to design such as a desk or the early automobile. In a consumer society, an antique is above all an object whose atypical construction and age give it a market value superior to similar objects of recent manufacture. Any historical museum makes a considerable use of antiques in order to illustrate historical events and give them a practical context. Just about any object can become an antique if it survives long enough, but value of an antique in the market place is determined by its appeal and social acceptance
Antique trade associations are formed and operate for the purpose of promoting the standards of honesty, quality, and good public relations and to promote improved relations among members and the general public. Shops carry 75% antiques or old collectible merchandise.
Antique traders have learned that the power of buying and selling at auction is really very simple. When the bidding stops and the hammer fall, the value of an item is set. The buyer, not the seller, sets the price. This simple distinction cuts through all the chitchat about what art, antiques and collectibles are really worth.
There are auctions of exceptionally strong antique sales featuring estates from all over the USA and virtually every country on this planet, with emphasis on Period furniture; Fine Art; Antique Toys; Country Store & Advertising; Rare Books; Weapons; Americana; Garden & Architectural; antique jewelry; Nautical; Weathervanes & other Folk Art & much, more. All of which can be sold at eBay, online, or other places. My suggestion would be to go online and do a search for �antique auctions� and go from there.
To assess if a fair price is being asked, compare the price to that quoted by online auction guides for similar antiques that have recently been auctioned. These guides are usually helpful tools to estimate the value of an antique for both buyers and sellers. Sites should also offer a full refund if you end up with a reproduction instead of the real thing. Some sites only offer refunds for a limited period, but this should give you enough time to have the item appraised. As an alternative, paying a little extra to have an antique appraised before purchasing it online is well worth the cost and the knowledge that what you are buying is genuine.
Walter Scheu Th.D. Writes reviews for and about products, services, etc., that may be seen on the internet. He and his bride run a small family farm in North Carolina. On the farm they also run an Import and Export business, and sell online. This article is about a product we know to be a good one selling antiques online at auctions, is a good idea. Hopefully you have found this article intersting and desire more information. PLease be so kind as to follow this link: http://www.importingforauctions.com
Hints On zenith antique radio
A good reputation with other dealers and collectors. Word of mouth is the primary advertising medium for antique dealers. Collectors tell one another when they have had good and bad dealings with particular dealers. Dealers tell one another what they have heard. This communication is a vital part of keeping everyone honest. Without it there is no mechanism for removing disreputable dealers (and collectors) from the trade. - see the first note above. So ask around. Ask at least 4 people who don't know each other, so you are sure to get a good and fair estimate of the general opinion. Remember that there will always be one or two people who don't like someone, but if 4 unacquainted people you talk to have horror stories of being ripped off by a dealer, steer clear of them. (This is fairly rare by the way.)
Buy antique chaises today!
Collectors are able to determine the age of bottles by looking at several features. Early bottles were either hand blown or blown into a mold. Bottles that were made between the late 17th century and the mid 19th century have a pontil mark. The pontil mark is a circular depression on the bottom of the bottle. It is made when the pontil rod is transferred from the blowpipe for final shaping and finishing. After 1800, the pontil was usually ground down and polished so it was not as noticeable, but it was still visible.
Buy antique furniture today!
If you scorch a textile while ironing, rub a cut onion over the scorch, then soak cloth in cold water for one hour. Rewash and try again.
Buy antique chairs today!
Buying antiques is a wonderful pastime, from the thrill of the hunt to the pride you feel seeing the piece in your home. But when you're buying antiques, how do you know if the piece is any good, or if it's worth the asking price?
Buy Chinese antique jewelry box today!
The Latest zenith antique radio News
Egyptian Antiques in ancient Art Forms
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:33 -0600
Sculptures, Paintings. Jewelry and more but there are things you need to know before you start collecting Egyptian antiques .. see the article attached to the page for some knowledge of Egyptology before you buy an antique that isn't Egyptian at all.
Do Your Antiques Have Provenance?
Appraisers tend to throw the word
provenance around pretty freely, and rightfully so. It's an important consideration when valuing antiques and collectibles, including the chair shown here which...
Egyptian Antiques in ancient Art Forms
Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:22:33 -0600
Sculptures, Paintings. Jewelry and more but there are things you need to know before you start collecting Egyptian antiques .. see the article attached to the page for some knowledge of Egyptology before you buy an antique that isn't Egyptian at all.
antique jewelry box
powell antique oak jewelry armoire | antique cameo jewelry
