Ebook: How to Deal in Antiques

Whether you want to find the best bargains when buying antiques and collectables as a hobby, or whether you want to turn your interest in antiques into an extra income stream or full-time career, this book will help you make better deals and maximise your profits. You'll discover: - * what to buy and sell * where to buy and how to get bigger discounts * where and how to sell * using the internet for both buying and selling. * Antiques expert, Fiona Shoop, highlights the tricks of the trade to help you avoid making common but costly mistakes - and ensure that you get the best out of the an.;Cover; Title; Copyright; Contents; Preface; Part One -- Establishing the Basics; Chapter 1 -- Why do you want to become an antiques dealer?; What are the advantages of being a dealer?; Are there disadvantages as well?; Chapter 2 -- What type of dealer do you want to be?; Full-time; Becoming a full-time dealer; Becoming a part-time dealer; Dealing as a hobby; Chapter 3 -- To specialise or not; How do you find out about the different types of specialisation?; Do specialist goods sell at general fairs as well?; Chapter 4 -- Can you afford to be a dealer?