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Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About Antiques But Were Afraid To Ask |
| This course is going to give you a great start to becoming an informed and confident collector in the sometimes daunting world of antiques and collectibles. It is often very difficult and intimidating, when in fact it should be fun and exciting. While an experienced dealer has spent years honing his craft and learning all they can, even they don't know everything there is to know about all of the wonderful items available. I am still learning after 30 plus years in this industry. Each segment of this course will provide you with the basics you need and help to make you feel more secure when purchasing. The course is a comprehensive overview and includes the following topics: - How do I choose what I want to collect? - What, why and how do I decide?- How do I research my choices? - Learning the basics before you buy. - Making the Right Connection: How to determine if the dealer you speak with is the dealer you buy from. - Asking the right questions.- How to negotiate the best prices for your purchase "Let's make a deal, but please be kind!" everyone likes to save money. This segment gives hints on how to approach the subject so that both parties come out smiling. - How to buy from Auctions, Dealers, and On Line. Each venue offers its' own challenges and considerations.- How to Sell to a dealer: What actually determines a dealers buying price?- How to prevent costly mistakes: A look at Reproductions, Repaired, restored and also Fantasy Items. - It wasn't Broke Til you “Fixed" It: What not to do with your treasures once you finally own them. Also: - A glossary of Common Terms to help you understand "antique speak".- Easy ways to help you date certain antiques. |
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USD $19.95 |
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| Meet The Developer |
 Click here to learn more about this course's developer, Valerie Hammond. |
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| Did You Know ?!? |
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Database resources give you casual random ideas of what your art might be worth, and you can make big mistakes if you misinterpret their data. You see, they give you prices for other art, not your art, and since every work of art is unique, those prices often have little or nothing to do with the art you want appraised. Lists of art prices are useful only if you know how to interpret art sales data, and only when that data is interpreted in combination with additional art price resources, art reference books, retail selling prices, and a variety of other art research tools not readily available to average individuals
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