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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 kind of antiques/vintage items are good to invest in? I'm wondering what would be good to invest my money into as far as antiques or vintage items go... I'm not much into jewelry, and I'm running out of wall space for paintings... so what other items could I invest my money into? What do you collect? the only thing wrong with buying asian antiques is that a lot of them are reproductions, and can be very difficult to separate new ones from old ones.

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.

What are the best options to sell antiques online in a easy way? Hello friends i want to sell some rare antiques online i don't want to get forged so, i need guidance through it please answer only those who have experience in this.

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 can someone become an antiques expert? How do you become someone who is considered an expert in antiques or an area of antiques such as toys or furniture? Is it a school or do you just intern somewhere? Any ideas are welcome. 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...)

How to sell Antiques for the most cash? I don't know who here is a big fan of this show but I guess I'm more interested in is what sells? I hear you can collect certain kind of furniture,gold, and tea set and sell them at an auction but would it be faster to sell on e-bay? Can anyone give me good advice? Who do I speak to about selling antiques?

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?

What are some cheap, yet interesting antiques to collect besides stamps and coins? I want to collect antiques but i dont know where to start and i dont have much funds for big things.

What antiques r good 2 buy and sell 2 make a profit? I am looking to start a buying and selling business on ebay, but looking for antiques to buy and sell, what old items r generally worth money?

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 does one become an appraiser of antiques? Want to get into the appraising business - antiques etc. but would like to know where, how, etc.Have heard there are some schools out there, but don't know where they are??? Thanks.

When will Yahoo Answers get a freaking antiques section? I've been requesting this forever. People in the history section sometimes get annoyed at people asking about antiques and collectibles, or else those questions don't get many answers. Plus the questions get posted all over the place - like asking about vintage cameras in consumer electronics - it just doesn't fit!

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.

What are the best libraries to research art collectibles, antiques and crafts? Are there any libraries that would have an enormous amount of information that I can research antiques, art collectibles and crafts?

Where is a good place to sell antiques online? I am looking for sites similar to ebay that focus on high ticket items and antiques. I have a client that has two antique shops in Florida and one in North Carolina ans she is interested in selling her goods online. I am working on building her a website and shopping cart, but I'd like a more commercial site with steady traffic to advertise the goods on. Any ideas?

Are there a lot of fake Chinese antiques on the market, especially porcelain and furniture? I am just starting collecting ancient Chinese porcelain. I looked at some photos provided on web sites of some auction houses located across the country. Quiet a few look so fake based on my limited knowledge. Anyone knows anything about fake Chinese antiques, especially porcelain? Are there a lot of fake Chinese antiques on the market?

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!!

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.

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

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?

How do you learn how to spot a good buy in Antiques? I am very interested in getting into buying rare antiques and then selling to collectors, but I know very little about how to spot good deals. I've done yahoo and google searches to try and find information on the subject online but have come up empty. Is there anyone on here who would be willing to more or less mentor me on the subject or does anyone know some specific places I could go online or books I could read that would help me with this?

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?

You have 5 antiques and want to display 3 on a shelf. How many different 3-antique arrangements are possible? You have 5 antiques and want to display 3 on a shelf. How many different 3-antique arrangements are possible? 15 60 9 6

What kind of antiques do rich people put in their fancy house? Do they have old radios,fans ETC what kind of antiques do they have

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?

Where is a good place to find Japanese military antiques in Tokyo? Do NOT say Nakata Shoten. I'm looking for authentic and original military antiques in the Tokyo area. Which "shrine sales" are the best to go to to find such items? Anyplace else??

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!

Is there a website where I can find statistics or something to find a market on antiques? I'm looking for a website that tells me what antique items have a market and what doesn't or doesn't have a large one. I have some Montgomery Ward memorabilia and would like to find a website that tells me if there's a market on the items. And what my items would go for based on that market. Mainly what I'm looking for is a website for antiques and memorabilia.

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.

What do the numbers 948 and 3954 mean that are engraved on the back of silver antiques? The 948 is on a kind of pot, and the 3954 is on a plate. Both are slightly worn, the plate more so. What do these mean, and possible valuations of the antiques if possible based on this?

Where can I sell playboy magazines that are antiques? Okay I found a bunch of playboy magazines that are antiques very very old. Where can I sell these.

Looking for a website where different users were selling cool crafts and antiques? I'm looking for a specific website where different users were selling their crafts, antiques etc. Every seller had their own mini-store on a page. It featured items from sock-monkeys to wind-up robots and cool antiques from 60's, 70's. Does anybody know any similar sites? Thank you in advance.

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

What are good websites that list antiques? My grandparents have finally decided to go through their stuff and sell some of it. The problem is that they don't want to sell it at a yard sale or anything unless they know whether it's an antique or not, and how much it's worth. If you know of any websites that list antiques and what they are worth, please respond. THESE OLD PEOPLE AREN'T GOOD WITH TECHNOLOGY, SO DON'T MAKE THINGS TOO COMPLICATED!!!

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.

What is the fear of antiques called? My sister is extremely afraid of antiques, does anyone know what the phobia for that is called?

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.

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!

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

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 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?

How can I become a certified antiques appraiser? I am a professional organizer and often clean out estates. I would like to understand the value of the items I am trying to sell on behalf of my clients.

What is a good website to identify antiques? I do not wish for an appraiser. I simply wish to find out what I have. I have identified art work with the help of art finders, so I am sure that there are antique enthusiast that can help. Thanks in advance

How to furnish a modern house with antiques? I have inherited a house built in the 60's and quite a lot of victorian and edwardian furniture. At the moment the house looks like an auction warehouse, all styles and types of wood mixed in a very unsightly mess. What can I do to make the best of house and furniture?

What is the most profitable way to sell antiques? Should I sell to a dealer or try Ebay? I have linens, castiron cookware and wood crates.

How much are these antiques worth? I own 2 White Westinghouse Mobilaire Antique fans. They were made around the late 1800`s and the early 1900`s. They stand up from the ground at around 5 feet. How much are they worth? They work very well, they are electric, the paint is great, and they look fine.

Antiques...? I have a set of playing cards the is in a leather case and is a Marlboro wild west set. It is actually two sets of cards in the case. I have never seen one before and can't find anything about it. Any ideas of when it is from and what it might be worth?

Can I do decorative painting on previously finished/varnished antiques? I have an old dresser, probably from the 30's, that I want to do some decorative painting on. I'm planning to use regular acrylic paints. Do I need to sand the spots I'll be painting and prime them in any way, or can I just paint directly over the old stain and varnish? What kind of sealer should I use on the whole piece when I'm done? I'd like to avoid stripping the whole piece, I like the color and the way it looks, I just want to add to it.

Is there a website that lists all popular antiques where I can check if my items are antiques? I have allot of 'stuff' that have been thrown into the house from car-boot sales so I was wondering if I could find out the value of my items as there is a range of 'stuff' not needed. Thanks in advance to anyone who helps.

What is the most expensive item ever featured on the TV show Antiques Roadshow. I am a regular viewer of the show Antiques Roadshow.

What is the best resource for determining the value of antiques? I have recently inherited a wide variety of collectible and keepsake items from my grandparents. Due to space and financial necessity, (single mother of three teenagers) it is necessary to choose wisely the items to pass on and what to part with. (items such as: comic books, WWII artillary, Occupied Japan, coins, postcards, tools etc.

Know a site where they appraise antiques for little or know charge? I have several old and antique items around my house but I really don't know where to find information on this stuff.

Dose anyone know a Antiques store in New Jersey area? I have an kitchen table, that my grandmother bought in 1928. I don't want to throw it out, and got to the trash. I would like to bring it to an antiques store. Dose anyone know a Antiques store in New Jersey area?

What is an authentic website to post pictures to get valuation for antiques? I have an old brass bellhandle (bell with handle) that my father found at an auction in 1981. It looks old and asian of some sort, the handle is in the shape of a monkey or god looking human that has a different face on each side. I would love to post a picture and get an idea of what this is and what it is worth. What websites are safe?

How can I go about finding an appraiser for a collection of antiques and antiquities? I need someone who is reliable and inexpensive in the San Francisco area who knows his stuff about ancient to 19th century coins, sculptures, paintings, etc. Is there an independent ratings service or website? I am particularly interested in coin experts and Japanese ceramics experts.

Where can I sell my antiques and collectibles online? I have oriental collectibles,steins,figurines, Norman Rockwell Tankard,Liquer collectibles and more.

What good are price guides on antiques when people won't pay those prices? The term "book price" intimidates potential buyers, so why are there so many price guides published? I've noticed on Ebay that things like glassware, pottery and other "collectibles" usually sell for 10 to 50% of the current book prices.

I want to find and price my antiques? I have 2 antique chairs queen ann 1700's and lots of other things,and i want to find some photos that look like them and get an idea how much there selling for and for free!

where can i find antiques and indian country style furnitures in mumbai? I am looking for a bed, a foster bed, two wardrobes and a complete dining set. I live in Mumbai (INDIA) and i need urgently to buy some furnitures for my new flat. Beds, foster bed, dining set (table+chairs), wardrobes etc... I want some good directions for antiques and indian country style furniture's retailers in Mumbai (Bombay). Thanks for your help.

What is a good website for refinishing antiques with vener damage? I have a dining set with vener from the 1940's would like to redo it as the vener iscoming off it looks terrible.

Where/how to find the value of unusual antiques? I have inherited an attic full of treasures- but many of them are not common enough to be found on e-bay. Some of things may be facinating, but of little to no $ value, others could be worth a lot of money. I can't afford to hire an auction house, just to see if there is anything of interest. Any suggestions?

How can I find out whether some items are antiques, and what they are? My mother has a a very old china teapot that only says 'Made in England', and an equally old set of salt and pepper shakers that may be silver. I'm trying to research this for her, not so much to find out their value as to find out what she actually has.