What Are Antiques & Collectibles?
Most think of antiques and collectibles as items that people enjoy for unique home decor. Others think of antiques and collectibles as items that should be stored away from any use and gain in value over time. When something has been stored or preserved for more than 100 years then it becomes an antique. It is difficult to predict what’s going to be the next most sought-after item. If you’re trying to make some fast money, be careful. It takes professionals years to learn the ins and outs of antiques and collectibles and even they will tell you they have their off-days. Their secret: they win some, loose others… So Where To Start?Do your homework. Go to Ebay and see what prices items are getting. Get to know leading names and brands. Understand marks. Turn to experts: About.com has a good collection of websites to introduce you to antiques and collecting. Kovels has a great website, TV show and several guides. Home and Garden TV Shows and PBS’s Antique Road Show will introduce you to
Most think of antiques and collectibles as items that people enjoy for unique home decor. Others think of antiques and collectibles as items that should be stored away from any use and gain value over time. Regardless of the reason, antiques and collectibles should be something that brings you good memories and a smile! What is an Antique? When something has been stored or preserved for more than 100 years then it’s considered to be an antique. It is difficult to predict what’s going to be the next sought-after items. If you’re trying to make some fast money, be careful. It takes professionals years to learn the ins and outs of antiques and collectibles, and even they will tell you they have their off-days. Their secret: it’s a gamble. They win some, loose others. What’s Considered to be Vintage? Many collectibles are considered to be vintage items. Collectibles cover the everything else besides antiques, and are usually items that are at least 20 years old. So Where To Start Collectin
