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COLLECTING VINTAGE COLLECTIBLES AND ANTIQUES Before purchasing antique collectors should follow some basic rules: Already think when buying the selling. If you view the collection of antiques, not only as a pure hobby, but also as an investment, you should always be aware of this fact.

Although it takes a bit of the joy of buying, just to think when buying a possible resale value could turn out for your wallet in retrospect as a real blessing. Whether a purchase was a good deal or a bad buy, it turns out only if the antique is actually sold. Also for this reason, one should always take the time to seek out and weigh in peace.

Even if it is boring: before buying always requires a detailed study of literature. To be independent of the opinions of others, you form your own opinion. But you can only do that if you have about the subject matter. The visit to a museum can help to get an eye for quality.

It is better, the money and the time you want to invest in the first piece, the purchase of books and other information sources to create for your hobby. In addition, a seller you have placed more respect and you may also be better off if he realizes that you are familiar with the topic.

A careful market monitoring is mandatory if you buy at a good price and also want to sell. This offers the transition at fairs, markets, auctions and shops to get a feel for the prices .. Material, size, quality, age, condition, workmanship and rarity of this piece are important elements for pricing.

Is there no way to assess the asking price based on experience or equivalent antiques, the rule of thumb: “The price may be directed by what the object would be worth if it were made today.�

Quality should always come before the price. Before buying a piece of poor quality, it is better to wait a bit (and save) in order later to create a piece in an attractive quality. It is better to buy a good deal, for the same price as three out of poor quality.

A collection that is based on pieces of inferior quality is also the owner no later than when they are, not much fun when it has become more integrated into the matter. http://www.vintagecollectibles1.com/ http://www.vintagecollectibles1.com/antique-collectors/