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What is an Antique?

An antique is generally considered to be over 70 or some say 100 years old. An antique value is determined by many factors such as age, quality, rarity, uniqueness and at the end an individual's taste.

How do you recognise an antique piece?

This requires much research and cannot be entered into lightly as there are some very fine re-productions or forgeries!

Tips for buying at online antique auctions

Online buying works for things that you are already familiar with or that are coming from a manufacturer. When you get into things like antiques be careful. This is because you want to be able to inspect them before buying.

You should contact the seller and see if you can inspect the item before buying it. A legitimate seller should have no problem with it.

Here are some issues to consider:
 

  • Warranties and Guaranties of Authenticity (Look for anything that may shed doubt on authenticity)

  • Repairs and Restorations

  • The History of the piece

 
It is always good to get a second opinion before you buy.

You should also know about antique auctions:

 

  • How pieces such as the one you are interested in were made, the years during which they were made, and the materials and craftsmanship.

  • What are comparable items going for.

  • Get a reasonable number of antique auction prices and see where the asking price falls.

  • What is the reputation of the seller?

 
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