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Antiques Dealer

Breaking Into and Succeeding as an Antiques Dealer
Starting an Antiques Dealing Business
Starting an Online Antiques Dealing Business

Have you had a love of found objects and old or historic items your whole life?
Do you have a house crowded with antique furniture from the love of the hunt?
Do you find yourself scouring out of the way flea markets and thrift stores for buried treasure?
Have you only recently discovered your passion for antiquing?

Those who have a love of history as it is represented in furniture and art objects, as well as quilts, farm equipments and other items, and those who just love a good treasure hunt, have a good chance of becoming successful antiques dealers. Being an antiques dealer is a career that lends itself to flexibility and has a potential for steady to increasing income levels. It is a career accessible to anyone with a love of antiques and a working knowledge of their preferred antique type.

Now, what’s a piece of “antique”? 

An antique can be any object from furniture, quilts, clothing, knick-knacks, clocks, jewelry, accessories, paintings, photographs, farm equipment, machinery, tools, kitchen items, appliances, decorations, military memorabilia, film memorabilia, hat-pins, buttons, books, records, to family documents and many more.

An “antique” withstands the test of time and increases in value due to its rarity, beauty, functionality or uniqueness.  What does an “antique dealer” actually do?

An antiques dealer is someone who finds these “lost” objects and bits of buried history or forgotten “treasures” (either for free or for purchase at auctions, estate sales, flea markets, friends houses, garage sales, thrift stores and more), evaluates their condition, has them restores if needed, assigns them a monetary value (called “valuing”) and sells them to the public or to collectors and museums. Now what are you waiting for?

Education may be your imagined stumbling block. Do you believe you need a graduate degree, or even a four-year degree, in art or art history to succeed in the antiques world? You couldn’t be more wrong!

So, if you think lacking a degree in art or art history is a roadblock in breaking into this career, think again. Being an antiques dealer is probably one of those rare prestigious careers that do not require any license or any special education. Your passion and sharp eyes are sufficient.

While it is true that having a four-year degree or a graduate degree in arts or art history might help someone who wants to go into a more specialized career such as antique appraisals, the person who wants to collect and sell antiques needs only the knowledge of their specialty. That knowledge can be gained through experience in the field, at home research and working with other antiques dealers as you start your career.

The beauty of this business is the flexibility it provides. You can start it part-time for a few hours per week or even start it from home, where you can be with your children and maintain a household with minimal interruptions. 

Do you worry that not having space rented or purchased for your antiques shop may prevent you from starting it? Never fear because you can always start an online antiques shop (or selling antiques through online auction sites like eBay), which only cost you a few dollars per month to host the Web site and then move it to a brick-and-mortar location once you have grown in size and income.

If start-up capital is a concern, consider:

Selling whatever you have at hand (or in your attic)
Buying pieces from friends and family members
Selling in flea markets and community fairs
Selling online (using online auction services)
Rent a space in a local antiques mall

As an antiques dealer, you have the choice over the theme and type of antiques to sell, such as:

Map and book
Sports memorabilia
Furniture
Painting
Camera
Radio transmitter and receiver
Tractor
Automobile
Chinaware and porcelain
Mask and doll
Silverware
Sculpture
Woodcraft
Clock and watch
Americana
Quilt and textile
Exotic Asian and African craft
Period-based
Region-based
Materials-based

Other than having a strong appreciation of art and anything “antique,” the key in succeeding as an antiques dealer lies in the chosen “specialization.” Choose one of your interest, get started and learn everything you can about the antiques of your choice.

Today, breaking into as an antiques dealer is easier than before. 

With sufficient preparation on what you’re going to encounter, you should be able to break into and succeed in this growing field with confidence. StyleCareer.com Breaking Into and Succeeding as an Antique Dealer contains most, if not all, the information needed to sell your first antique piece. It also prepares you to start an online shop, which allows you to take orders from all over the world.

This eGuide provides insightful information, advices and tips for anyone who is contemplating to become an antiques dealer. Numerous hard-to-find resources are included to help you locate pertinent information.

Do You Know?

According to The Princeton Review, the average part-time antiques dealer earns anywhere from $18,500 to $49,000 per year. Many exceptional dealers earn a six-figure annual income.

Learn Direct estimates the average income of an experienced antique dealer to be 50,000 British Pounds (equivalent to approximately $86,676 at the time of this eGuide’s publication).

 

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This 70-page instantly downloadable StyleCareer.com eGuide Breaking Into and Succeeding as an Antiques Dealer brings you valuable insider tips, advice and suggestions not available elsewhere to help you embark on this highly and competitive lucrative career path. 

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Myths, the Realities and the Basics
What Makes an “Antique”?
I Don’t Have any Experiences in Antiquing
I Cannot Distinguish “New” from “Vintage”
I Don’t Have a Degree in History or in Arts
I’m Not a Very Good Negotiator
Can I Work Part-Time or From Home?
Does It Require a Lot of Start-Up Capital?
Getting Ready for the Big Break
Earning Potentials
Types of Antiques Dealing
Furniture
Fashion and Jewelry
Quilts
China and Porcelain Goods
Cutlery, Dinnerware and Antique Appliances
Record Albums
Lighting and Plumbing Fixtures

Trade Skills Required
“Picking” (selecting) Skills
Learning the Skills
Online Pricing Help
Teach-Yourself Resources
Career Game Plan
Interning or Not

Starting Out with Limited Budget
Branching Out
Specializing
Locating Antiques to Sell
Spotting “Faux” from Real Antiques
Being Successful
Renting a Space in an Antiques Mall
After Signing the Lease Agreement
Selling Online
Flea Market
Auction House

Publicity on a Shoestring Budget
Points to Remember
Success Profiles

Resources
Associations, Guilds, Organizations, Clubs and Unions
Statistics and Facts
Educational Tools and Resources
Examples of Various Antique Dealers and Auction Houses
Print Resources
Trade Magazines

This eGuide literally saves you hundreds or even thousands of dollars spent on professional workshops and training and hundreds of hours of research. It will help you break into the career of your dream faster without having to repeat the same mistakes that most newcomers do.

We have also included numerous online and offline resources on the following:

Publications
Workshop Training Resources
Self-taught References
Statistical Information
Employment Resources
Antiques Mall Directories
Antiques Dealers’ Sites as Business Models

Act Now!
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Price Only: $9.99
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