- Antiques – The Modern Day Treasure Hunt
by: Jerry Goldfarb
In today's world, everything that's old can be described as antiques and generally speaking that's quite true. A product is considered to be an antique if it is over a hundred years old or is rare enough to have some value. In other words, these are old items that are in limited supply.
An antique is something collectible. It may be a piece of antique furniture that you want to collect to enhance the look of a room, or a piece of antique pottery to decorate a corner cupboard, or some antique books, antique camera and photographs, antique jewelry, antique money, antique car, antique clocks, or antique watches that you want to hand down to your grandchildren but the items must be rare enough to be considered an antique.
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- Finding Antiques And Collectibles To Sell On eBay
by: Terry Gibbs
Many people who decide to make a living selling collectibles on eBay soon fail. I meet them in the line at the post office. They tell me they just quit their job in order to sell things full time on eBay.
I ask them, "What are you doing to find more items to sell?"
Only the people who can answer this question last more than a few weeks. The others soon run out of things to sell and just give up.
I got started buying trains and toys when I was in grade school.
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- Why We Treasure Antiques!
by: Shirlee Yeager
Americans treasure their past, which is one reason antiques are so popular. Antiques are relics of a time now gone. We look back on our history with pride. Furniture, jewelry, even automobiles that were in common use many years ago, are prized antiques today, simply because of the era they came from. Elegant styles ruled the day in years gone past, and pride in workmanship.
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- How to Find Antique Collectibles
by: Monique Hawkins
Are you an antique collector? Are you a serious collector that is looking for a specific antique such as a certain piece of furniture, a unique car, or perhaps a specific antique painting that suits your taste? If so, then you know it is not always an easy task to find the items you are looking for, especially if you don't know where to look.
Maybe you just love to shop for different antiques on a smaller scale. This could include collectible items such as toys and figurines. There are many different types of antique art that can be purchased and even a wide variety of antique books may be found. The key is to know where to find all of the great items that are out there.
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- How to Find Rare Music Box Collectibles
by: Monique Hawkins
Are you a collector? Do you happen to collect rare music boxes? Seeking to find the perfect ballerina music box for your ballerina room décor? Looking for beautiful inlaid music boxes and musical jewelry boxes? Maybe you need a wooden keepsake box or a unique music trinket box. If so, you will be surprised at how many people collect music boxes of all kinds. There are many different ones and different styles out there to choose from. You might not have thought about it but rare music box collectibles can also be worth a lot of money. So if you collect them, you might have not only a hobby but a source of income if you choose to buy and sell.
However, when you start thinking about music boxes such as carousel music boxes, children's music boxes, and music box collectibles, you probably want to know where to search. You can't just go to your local Wal-Mart and buy one. That is why we have the best information for you here. There are several different places you can search to find collectible music boxes and while you will still need to do some digging to find what you are looking for, it helps to be looking in the right places to begin with.
Searching on eBay
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- Tips For Buying Collectibles On eBay
by: Kirsten Hawkins
Buying collectibles is one of the most enjoyable things to do on eBay, simply because you can find so many things that you just can't get anywhere else. Here are a few tips to help you on your way.
Find your Category.
You'll probably find that all the items you're after are listed in a single category. Add this category to your browser's Favorites, and keep coming back.
Look for Mistakes.
If you collect something, the chances are you know a lot about it. This can be your opportunity to make a mint from a seller's mistake. They might not realise that they have a rare version of an item, or they might have left off the key information that makes it valuable. If you're willing to email the seller and ask them a few questions about the item to confirm that it is what you think it is, then you should be able to buy items like these. You can then resell them at a big profit, if that's what you want to do.
Don't Always Believe Descriptions.
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- New Habits, Rebounding Economy Help To Sell Giftware and Collectibles
by: Opal Gilbert
Just a few years ago, when one thought of a home-based sales business, Tupperware, Avon and a host of multi-level marketing schemes might have come to mind. Today, however, changing market conditions and evolving consumer habits have converged to make home-based selling businesses a realistic opportunity with real profit potential.
This is especially true in the world of collectibles and giftware. In years past, collectors—who are among the most discerning shoppers—had few avenues for conveniently finding and then purchasing the items they were seeking. They would have to visit specialty shops and expensive boutiques. They often waited for the right specialty event or show, and then would drive many miles to attend so they could look for that exceptional piece. With Internet retail sites, online auctions, and a growing body of home-based entrepreneurs, these shoppers now are able to take advantage of many new resources.
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- How Pop-Culture Collectibles Can Increase Your Online Auction Profits
by: David Espino
How Pop Culture collectibles can increase your Online Auction profits ...
With the increasingly competitive environment for products to sell in the online auction arena, sellers are getting more creative as to the items they purchase for re-sale.
While some of the Dutch Auction items that are frequently sold on eBay will always maintain their commodity status and always sell well, Pop Culture collectibles will usually generate a higher profit-per-item simply because of a combination of two forces.
Scarcity and Desirability.
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- 7 Tips for Selling Expensive Collectibles On eBay
by: Sydney Johnston
Recently, a friend asked me to help her brother sell his collection on Lladro glass figurines on eBay. These are expensive glass collectibles and I knew nothing about them - but I don't have to. The principles for selling expensive collectibles on eBay are the same, regardless of what is being sold.
Obviously, like any eBay auction, the seller must have a powerful listing with great pictures. This is always true regardless of what the merchandise is. Expensive collectibles offer splendid opportunities, but also need special precautions.
1. Price: decide the lowest amount you will accept for each figurine and set that price as a reserve. Then make your opening bid absurdly low - yes, absurdly.
Example: if you will accept $1,000 - make your opening bid $25. There is no risk in this, because you don't have to sell unless the bidding reaches $1000, but the low price attracts buyers, (assuming there is demand, of course).
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