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antiques????? my sister and i are interested in collecting and selling antiques... is there anything we should know? what sorts of things would sell well at auctions ie what is collectible? to begin with we are probably not looking at spending over $100 AU on items until we learn more about it. any ideas/suggestions/tips would be greatly appreciated! thanks

Antiques..?? my mom is a huge fan of antiques so all of our furniture are antiques and we have 2 really rare pieces, one of them is an indonesian church door that was made into a cabinet and we bought it from tequila kola and they told us that there is only a few in the world the other piece is a camel cart from India and its really rare. Anyways my mom wanted to get new furniture since were moving and she wants a new style to the house, and she wants me to sell the 2 rare piece on ebay. Will it actual sell because the price we will put up is quite alot compare to the other stuff on ebay, if it wont where else can we sell it to...i like in HK (hong kong) just incase.

What is the best way to teach yourself about antiques? I love the antiques roadshow and things of that nature. I would like to learn more about antiques (NOT TO BE a PRO)! I would just like to learn more from books or websites or whatever. I can't go to classes because I'm kinda housebound but would still like to learn more. Thanks! Yes I know I said I wanted to learn from books but I was hoping you could recommend some specfic ones! :)

What is the best way to research antiques online? I am in the process of cleaning out my parents house containing 50 years worth of "stuff" and I don't know what might be valuable as antiques.

I have mold growing on pieces of furniture in my house, antiques and others. How do I get rid of the mold? I really don't want to get rid of the antiques, and some I won't. But how do I get rid of the mold growing. It is even growing on the window sills. The only thought that I have (besides water and bleach-and I am AFRAID to try it on the wood) is to get central air. Does insurance cover this, and is there any hope out there. All we have are antiques passed down from the 1800's, I could care less about the rest. What do I do? I really don't want to get rid of the antiques, and some I won't. But how do I get rid of the mold growing. It is even growing on the window sills. The only thought that I have (besides water and bleach-and I am AFRAID to try it on the wood) is to get central air. Does insurance cover this, and is there any hope out there. All we have are antiques passed down from the 1800's, I could care less about the rest. What do I do? We currently have a dehumidifier running (non-stop) in the basement and are going to get another one this weekend. With the weather how it has been, hot and rainy and extremely humid, that's the cause. I have every window open in the house-so the air is circulating. Today I cleaned most of it with bleach and water. I just hope that it stays away. Would central air work for future summers?

How To Buy and Sell Antiques For Profit - Any Full Resource Guide? I'm researching information on buying and selling antiques for profit (how it's done, what qualifies as antique, the legal aspects, etc.) and am looking for an all-in-one guide or website that covers it in greater detail. Any information you can provide would be helpful. Thanks.

How do I start an antiques business? I'm interested in acquiring antiques. Now I think that I want to start a business of buying and selling antiques. Anyone know what are the steps I should follow?

How do I start a career in appraising antiques? I want to become one of the appraisers on Antiques Roadshow. How do I get into this career path?

What are the chances of removing the smell of smoke from antiques, leather furniture, etc? We recently lost our home to fire, but it was contained to 3 rooms and we were able to remove many things. The smell of smoke is terrible on most of it. I have an antique sewing machine, among other antiques that have tremendous sentimental value but am clueless as how to remove the smell without causing more damage. I also have leather furniture and many wood pieces. Any suggestions would be extremely appreciated. Thanks and a very Happy Easter to All... : ) Angie

Where can I get help finding out what my antiques are and what they are worth? I have a horde of antiques and collectibles that I've researched and still know nothing. I mean online sites. Antique shops are highly questionable sometimes they will tell you a low value, just to try to buy it for themselves, and I have had them tell me if they helped me it wouldn't be free.

How to discourage cat from peeing on wood antiques? My cat has a history of peeing on my wood antiques (dresser, trunk, etc.), but when I moved, (per vet recommendation) I keep her in a closed room with no antiques & lots of litter boxes. She has been great for 6 months, but now I have an antique piano I need to move into that room & I'm terrified she will destroy it--any preventive measures I can take? (I tried lemons, cleaners, vinegar, baking soda & refinishing on the old dresser & didn't deter her at all...)

What are the major countries that valuable antiques come from? Well, I am into finding antiques and selling them on eBay. I recentaly went to Goodwill to look for some, and saw 6 bowls and 3 Saucers. They all had a Floral design and looked antique. On the back it says Made in Poland." I am trying to figure out with countires I should be looking for.

How do I sell antiques collection? I inherited a large theatrical collection dating from 1850 which the V&A museum says is of inestimable value. I found museums in the UK & USA who are interested but I don't know how to market the collection or how to converse with these types of people.Auction dealers get toffee-nosed & only want to auction the Will-Look-Good-In-Our-Auction-Brochure Oil Painting, ignoring the collection as a whole. I have already been advised not to separate the collection. There are some items there which are famous. All I have to work with in my search is the internet - but the antiques & collectibles sites only deal with Beanies or thimbles or comic books, and so on. I have not found a really serious site where really serious people look for the stuff of museum collections. Before anyone gives the answer - the library is of no help whatsoever. Has anyone got a clue?

Where can I sell costume jewelry? I saw it on an antiques roadshow once, where do I start to sell it? I'm cleaning out my deceased grandmother's closet, and found tons of old costume jewelry. Some of it is cheap plastic and going to Goodwill, but some of it is actually nice stuff. I saw an Antiques Roadshow once that said a lot of the old broaches were collector's items and were actually worth money, so the question is, where do I start to try to sell or auction some of it?

How do I learn about antiques? I want to learn about all kinds of antiques? Also how can I make money by collecting antiques and selling them? How can I grow up and make a living on selling and collecting antiques?

How do I find someone that I can trust to appraise some antiques? I need some one I can trust to see what my antiques are worth.Who do I talk to?

How strong is the German market for German antiques? I have some old old antiques from germany and I was wondering how high is the german market is today.

What should I do with antiques that I want to sell without having a garage sale? How do I find out the value? I have small antiques (children's spoons) and I have large antiques (dining table/4 chairs). I have NO idea how to find the value, nor do I know how to unload them. I know eBay is an option for the small things, but what about the large pieces? I need help! Thanks.

New to Antique collecting and garage sale shopping. How do I find nice antiques? Sometimes I see things that look like Antiques, but I'm not really quite sure if they are. Some things don't have dates on them. What are items to look for at garage sales that can be antiquey. Any websites that do appraisels? Im pretty open to collecting anything. Please let me know. Thanks!

What do you think of France rob the antiques of China and don't return to China? I think they're rude.Because they robbed the antiques in many years ago and the antiques belong to China actually.In before.I like France very much.But since I know they robbed our things and don't return to us.I'm very angry.

what is the possibility of antiques having spirits attached to them? I have antiques like candelabras and mirrors, and plan on collecting more but what does it take for spirits to be attached to the objects? erm please don't give me any ignorant comments. demons exist like it or not fufufu. THANX yes I will try the ghostbusters, they actually got rid of the ghosts.

Where can I find quality antiques for great prices in the new york, new jersey area? I am moving back to New York from abroad and need to furnish my apartment from top to bottom. I have a tight budget but love antiques. I was wondering if anyone knows where to get beautiful things for great prices... Thanks!!

What licenses do I need to import antiques from other countries? I would like to start importing some antiques from another country (Mexico only right now) do I need Licenses, special permits, etc? Thank you, Brian

How much is this coin worth and antiques? I ran into a 1962...5 Fr. Belgique coin. How much would it be worth here in the USA...Is there a website that i can look up antiques i have an old canasta board also.

Where can I find a free apprasial website for antiques? I have lots of antiques but I'm having trouble finding a site where I can find the true value of my items. Please help me.

How do you send pictures or e-mails to the Antiques Roadshow? I would like to know how to send pictures and information via e-mail to the Antiques Roadshow regarding two World War bayonettes and a classic Champion Rifle. If you have any information as to how this can be done please let me know! Thank you

What is the most something has ever been worth on Antiques Roadshow? On Antiques Roadshow, what is the highest estimated value ever? I heard there was something that was worth 100,000! And also what was the item?

What college degree is good to have if you want a career in antiques? mainly furniture antiques haha Jenny Bolton, you're a bit of an A-hole, aren't ya? oops. a. hole.* there

where is the best website to sell antiques? I notice that ebay got a lot of them but not too many bidders, is there another website that I can sell my antiques?

Auction or estate sale? What's the best way to sell off furniture and antiques? We're downsizing and need to get rid of some furniture and assorted antiques. Has anyone out there had experience dealing with auction houses or estate sale dealers? Should we send the stuff to an auction house(some of the pieces are large)? Have an on-site auction? Have an estate-type sale? We're trying to decide which way to go. Thanks for your help!

certain knives are illegal in my state. is it legal to collect those knives as antiques? switchblades, gravity knives, billy clubs, etc are illegal to posses in the state of new york. is it legal to have them mailed to u from other states after purchasing over the internet? i collect them as antiques. they are locked in a display case its not like i carry them around with me. is it legal to collect them and have them sent to u from other states after purchasing over the internet?

How to become an antiques appraiser? Like on the Antiques Roadshow. Where do I go from High School? What kind of school, and where are the school(s) located? Anyone know how much they make?

Is there a way to hire someone to sell your antiques and you get a lot of the money? We have a lot of antiques and NOTHING to do with them. We don't know what their worth, we tried ebay, and we don't want to just sell them at really cheap, random prices because we already got ripped off on some items. Please help.

What is a funny statement to put on a t-shirt that has something to do with the t.v show antiques roadshow? My friends birthday is coming up and i want to give her a self-designed funny t-shirt. She quite likes the T.V show "antiques roadshow", which is kind of funny coz she is only 15, and i want to put a slogan on the shirt that is humorus and also has something to do with antiques roadshow. Any ideas?

what do you bid on antiques mostly? do you like to shop in antiques stores?

Where can I participate in an auction that offers original paintings, antiques, and such? Originals meaning from famous artists, such as Davinci (although I bet all of those are in museums), and antiques such as some of the first Mercedes-Benz's to become. Thanks!

How can i get a good understanding of antiques? I really want to be able to spot valuable antiques and be able to sell them for more does anyone know how i can acquire such knowledge

Do you know of a good antiques auction or consignment store? I have inherited more antique furniture than I can use. I want to put some into a high quality consignment store or antiques auction that will allow a reserve. Haven't found much on the internet. Looking for references in Dallas area. Yes, I have tried Craig's List and eBAY.

What are the first things to look for in antiques to see if they're valuable? My grandmother died the other day, and she left behind a couple of little pieces of what I assume were antiques - I doubt they're worth very much, but it occurred to me to wonder how you work out from hallmarks etc how valuable an item is. Any ideas?

Looking for an online antiques appraiser in Canada? My grandmother was an antiques dealer and we have a lot of little things she left us- Dresden figurines, Hummel figures, painted miniatures, china pieces, silver, and so forth. I have pictures and descriptions of many items, and would like to have them appraised with view to selling or insuring them.

Are there any websites which help teach people how to spot collectable antiques? Specifically sites which teach you how to recognise genuine antiques from fakes, and which teach you which pieces are most collectable and why.

Is anyone else sick of programmes about antiques? The deluge of antiques programes on telly is starting to drive me up the wall. Has anyone else found that Antiques Roadshow, Flog It, Cash In The Attic et al bores them to tears? And do you think the credit crunch will crush the antiques market as no one wants to spend money on old junk, or will it send it rocketing as people try to flog even more rubbish / make fast money?

Are they just old or antiques? I will be decorating my "modern" house with a Victorian theme . My friends are helping by giving me old things that I adore. I was wondering where can I research how to find out if some of my things are just old or possibly antiques ? I have a lot of things being given to me that I know are old but I would like to find out if the have antique value to them. Ex: chandeliers, jewelery boxes, lamps ect. I don't want to lessen the value of anything if they are worth something. Any suggestions would be appreciated.

In the banking crisis should we hoard rare metals and antiques rather than cash? Given the economic crisis, would we be better off avoiding the banking system by hoarding say, rare metals and antiques rather than cash.

Unique birthday gift for my mother who collects antiques? I always end up getting my mom something useless for her birthday. This year I want the gift to be special and unique. My parents collect antiques but I dont know anything about them so purchasing her something antique, wont really work. Not to mention, they are very particular. This will also be her 50th birthday. We are looking to spend under $200. Thanks for the help!

what movie has a quote about antiques belong to dead people? what movie has a quote that goes something similar to this. "I hate antiques beacuse I always picture the dead person that they used to belong too" And then later in the movie the person comments on a chair and the woman tells him it's an antique and he kinda shivers and says something like eww, dead people. thanks!

why are some antiques without legs.are they not old or bad quality? im purchasing a pie hutch i hope its a true antique. it stands flat instead of legs. most ive seen have legs maybe its not quality? or not even old?

How do I sell antiques and collectables online? I have many items I would like to sell online, such as antique toys, glassware and dolls.

How much are antique doorstops worth? Where do I get info on Yahoo on antiques and? collectibles? I am surprised they do not even have a catagory for this. any ideas anyone? thanx, Lauren does not Yahoo have a specific site to ask q's and a's on antiques and collectibles? or is it a hit or miss thing?

What is the best software for my inventory of antiques? I am an antique dealer and have a booth in a Antique Mall. I want to keep an inventroy and update it as things are sold and brought in. Any input out there? User freindly and cost effective is a plus!

What category should I ask about antiques under? I have some antique jewelry and accessories I have questions about but I'm not sure there is a specific category I should list my questions under in Yahoo! Answers. I've browsed through Arts & Humanity as well as Society & Culture and their subcategories are kind of vague. Any suggestions?

How can we get a category on Antiques Started , Eski Sounds interested?.? every thing from Cleaning . repairing. and identifying Antiques ?

How do I find collectible pricing on antiques? I am trying to figure out how much my antique dressers are worth.

Does anyone know of a good site/forum for antiques to get identification and info on different pieces? Just wondering, since YA doesn't seem to want to put an antiques section here. I have quite a few items i would like to get more info on. The problem is, I can't look up an item if I don't know what it is (Who made it, etc).

In a home with water damage and ruined antiques will an adjuster work with you if you can repair the items ? We have damaged antique furniture that we have an estimate for repair, however I can do the job myself, will an adjuster work with me on this?

Is it customary to leave the price tags attached to antiques? I have a friend whose mom is into antiques and they all have the price tags on them. I figured it was just to be flashy.... $450 for a dang "parlor lamp" from the 1800's?!?

How to find my antiques online to get estimated appraisals? I have a pecan dining room set that is at least 50 years old.

How can I display antiques with out spending a lot of money? I am developing quite a collection now, and I want to figure out a way to display everything, and have plenty of room for development. Any suggestions?