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Archive for January 25th, 2010

I have been buying and selling antiques and art for almost 100 years. Like anything else, acquiring antiques, requires certain rules and regulations and convention. One must not blindly buy each and every junk item that one should find anywhere and everywhere. If you are interested in purchasing and selling antiques, finding a good, trustworthy dealer is important. A dealer is a knowledgeable person who often owns an antique store that can offer you advice when dealing antiques such as authenticity, historical information, price guides, and negotiating services.

Online auctions are the time consuming part for new sellers and takes some time to get up to speed. Gallery has a lot to offer an antique dealer/seller! And sellers who deal in antiques are some of the most satisfied merchants on gallery. Often, they get to buy and sell items that they are fond of, which makes their online auctioning seem more like play than work.

As you’ll learn from online auction sites, there’s a buyer for everything.I spent ten years working for an antique dealer, where I learned about setting up sales displays for antique shows, buying at auctions and shops, restoring furniture and negotiating prices with dealers. I also learned how to spot dishonest dealers who prey on novice antique lovers.