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To be a successful antiques collector you will have to educate yourself on the exact value of antiques in your area of interest. As a general rule of thumb the beginning collector can take the year 1830 as a demarcation line. After 1830 many goods such as furniture and decorative items began to be mass produced. This is not to say that these items cannot be valuable or collectible but the criteria for judging their value will be different than that of e
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How do you find good antique shops when you're traveling out of town? I found it helpful to befriend dealers in shops I liked, then asked them if they could recommend other places that carry similar merchandise. I liked the antiques in my bed and breakfast, so I asked the owner where she shops. If you're just pulling into town, find a store with a sensibility that matches your own, then ask the proprietor for recommendations. I went into a gift shop with lots of funky-chic merchandise, and the woman at the register was a font of knowledge about antiques dealers lurking off the beaten path.
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Old player pianos, vintage guitars and Vintage guitars and violins, saxaphones, horns, grand pianos, old phonographs and vintage sheet music - instruments from the past .. a history of Les Paul Vintage Gibson Guitars and news about a Very Ancient Musical Instrument - the Bagpipe - did you know it wasn't invented in Scotland but goes back to the Babylonian Empire .. and its being revived in modern music.

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Aspects To Consider When Shopping Online For Antiques

By Claire Quaty

Online shopping is a great way to look for items to buy without having to travel to a store and wait in lines. One group of items that more and more individuals are purchasing online is that of antiques and collectibles. These items are readily available in the online format and one can peruse their options via the Internet and see if any items peak their interest. There are a few specific factors to consider when engaging in antiques and collectibles online shopping.

The first factor one should consider is what type of item they are looking to obtain. By having this information in mind, one is better able to search the World Wide Web for the item that they desire. If one has a certain antiques and collectible item in mind, they can adequately format their keyword search which will bring them right to the website where these items may be for sale. Therefore, in order to save time and find exactly what one is looking for, it is beneficial to have a specific item for purchase in mind when going online.

One should also consider the price that they are looking to spend on antiques and collectibles purchase online. This will help the prospective buyer to not only narrow down their options but prevent them from being tempted by higher-priced items which they know that they cannot afford. With that said, it is important for the buyer to have a set price range in mind before they start their antiques and collectibles online shopping spree.

Another factor to consider when shopping for antiques and collectibles online is what type of website and/or company they are dealing with in the online forum. Since antiques and collectibles should be originals, it is important that one can adequately view their advertised items online. It is crucial for the websites to post pictures of the items as this will provide the buyer with some idea as to the authenticity of the item as well as a general knowledge with regard to what the item looks like.

Dealing along the same lines as authenticity, one should also consider if the online seller of antiques and collectibles provides a warranty or a money-back guarantee to the purchaser should the item not be what the buyer was looking for. This will provide the individual purchaser with some peace of mind in knowing that should they receive the item and it prove to not be authentic they can send it back and obtain a full refund.

Lastly, one who is embarking on an antiques and collectibles online shopping trip should look into what type of payment options the seller offers. It is important that the individual is using a secure website for giving out that information. Most websites will post statements saying that their payment system is secured by a particular online security function. This is a good thing to look into prior to exchanging any pertinent financial information with the seller.

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Burn marks can be taken out of furniture with fine steel wool, a razor blade, a scalpel or craft knife. The shallow hole that results may be filled by artists' oil colors, mixed with linseed oil, or if a glossy finish is desired, with varnish, or mixed with turpentine, it will be matt. A filler can also be made from colored beeswax, from powder stain mixed with a medium such as epoxy resin, or shellac mixed with powder pigment.
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Is the item worth thousands of dollars? If so, take no chances; have it professionally repaired or restored. Even if it is worth a few hundred dollars, you may want to hire an expert. Get some estimates. The cost may be lower than you expect.
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This is a cool piece we found a while back at a flea market. It's a little reminiscent of folk artist "Cornbread". We cracked a piece of the base but as soon as we glue it back it'll be in good shape. Make us an offer and we'll discuss shipping.



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