2017 Guide to Buying and Selling Antiques and Collectables, Critical “Dos” and “Don’ts” for your antiques and collectables retail business

2017 - Guide to Buying and Selling Antiques and Collectables

Critical “Dos” and “Don’ts” for your antiques and collectables retail business

By ARCH Consulting

Table of contents:

About buyfor1sellfor2
Independent business consulting services
Planning ahead
Getting started
Making a profit
Expanding
Right tools
Correct information
Best markets
From the founder of buyfor1sellfor2
Legal advice
Professional business consultancy
Mediation and intervention
Associate monthly plan
Careers and collaborators
How to become a partner or collaborator
How to plan ahead

Buying antiques
Why buy antiques
What to invest in
How to choose antiques
Look for rare items
Beware of fakes
Negotiate on price
Where to find antiques and collectables
Antiques centres
Jumble sales and car boot sales
Charity shops
Antiques fairs
Auctions
Buying antiques
Buying online
Other buying advice
Insure antiques you buy

Valuing antiques
How do you value antiques
Online price guides
Check online auction websites
How are antiques dated and appraised
Auction value
Retail value
Insurance value
Style
Look for maker’s marks
Where to appraise antiques
Hire a professional appraiser
Auction house appraiser
Valuing your antiques online
Other advice for valuing and appraising antiques

Storing antiques
How to store antiques and collectables
Art work should always be stored vertically
Glass items should always be stored flat
Never stack items
Restoring your antiques
Restoring antique furniture
Paint marks
Where to store your antiques

Selling
Which antiques should you sell
Where to sell your antiques
Private sale
Auction
Consignment
Garage sale
Antiques fair
Selling your antiques online
Online antique shops
How to sell your antiques and collectables
Price all your items clearly
Pack your items with bubble wrap
Bring plenty of change
Expect to haggle
Keep all of the paperwork with proof of your sales