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Antiquing Finding Those Special Antiques
   
Buying an antique is unlike buying anything else. The industry is unregulated and buying guides and consumer ratings do not exist for objects or for sellers. That means buyer beware and buyer be aware.
One of the key things to keep in mind when shopping for antiques is to find a reputable dealer.
Ask questions: about what you read on the label and what's not there. How old is this piece Where was it made How did the dealer get it Have you done any repairs or restoration
Is the hardware original What refund/return policy does the dealer offer if the item is discovered later to be not as claimed What is the dealer's policy on returns
What they tell you isn't worth the paper it's printed on. So make sure you -GET IT IN WRITING: any claims made about the item you are buying related to its age, origin, condition, or anything else that affects it value should be on the receipt. So should the dealer's name, address and telephone number. The receipt may help you get your money back later if required.
Antiquing is the act of shopping, identifying, negotiating, or bargaining for antiques. Items can be bought for personal use, gifts, and in the case of brokers and dealers, profit. Antiquing is performed at garage sales, estate sales, resort towns, antiques districts, collectives, and international auction houses.
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