Whether you’re a collector just starting out nike shox nz 2.0 or a veteran of the industry, getting serious about antiques means patience and plenty of research.
For Theresa Cano of Huntsville, Texas, it all started as a modest admiration of her aunt’s English vases as a young child. Years later, Cano acquired and added them to her own budding collections.
She frequently posts about her treasures on her blog, Garden Antqs Vintage, favoring old finds such as platters, pitchers, eggcups, gardening items and furniture.
“Anything that’s chippy, peely, painted, rusty and unique — like old painted dressers and frames, vintage pictures of children with dogs,” she said of the items she loves.
“Unique items you can use in unusual ways, like taking a battery jar and turning it into an aquarium.”
Popular antiques and collectibles today are “anything industrial,” Cano said, as well as white furniture and other items.
Country furniture and
nike shox nz black 20th century glass are two examples of antiques that have recently lost their mass appeal.
Meanwhile, other fun hits sprouting up all over the Internet include vintage bathing suits and aprons, fishing gear, pie birds and classic games.But at Fox Farm Antiques near Rochester, N.Y., business has been slow. The economy has taken its toll on Howard Wortsman’s shop, but he’s noticed interest gold and silver skyrocket.
Wortsman suggested newbies looking to women nike shox nz make money off their finds to start by first searching their attic.
“No. 1 is the price of silver and gold,” Wortsman said. “That’s what dealers look for, because they can turn it over quick.The thrill of the search is often the most rewarding part for collectors.ano’s main piece of advice? Watch your budget“Know your product and who you are buying from; sometimes, they try to pass off an imitation or new item as vintage when it’s not,” she said. “Scour flea markets for your best finds, and incorporate your buddies in helping you with finds.Antiques terminologySometimes learning about antiques can be overwhelming. Here are some commonly used words to help get you started:
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