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Different Views Of Collecting Antiques
By Robert Michael
1. Sentimental value is one reason people collect antiques. My great aunt gave me a very old doll, an antique cupboard from one set of grandparents and my other grandparents gave me a ceramic parrot. We also have an antique cabinet record player, old various books and music from my husband's family. The stories that go with these things and who they belonged too are what make these antiques so special. When I visited my grandparents every summer I can remember playing house with the cupboard. My husband can remember listening to his grandma play the piano using the sheet music he now has.
2. For many years my in-laws had an antique business and their basement was filled with hundreds of interesting treasures. Without having to look it up they could tell you the worth of many items and knew the pricing for almost everything. Fixing pieces that were damaged has always been one of their passions. They did this as a way to restore something special from the past, not to get a better price for it.
3. Collecting antique games is something that our son has always loved. Another favorite thing of his to collect is antique books. He has found and collected different tiddly winks games from all over the world. He is interested in finding one that he doesnt have or is very different and is not concerned at its price.
4. The chase is part of the fun for many antique lovers. Going to different stores across the United States and roaming through hundreds of items is part of the fun.
5. Then there are those people who seldom buy any antiques but see this as a hobby. These people enjoy traveling around the country and seeing who has to offer what. Spending the weekend shopping antique stores while on vacation can be great fun.
6. When furnishing a home people might search for antiques. Adding only new furnishings to a room cannot offer that special touch that antiques will. Antiques originate from so many different time periods and this works well when someone needs just that little finishing touch for a room.
7. There are of course the dealers and sellers of antiques out there in the world. This group of people tend to be hard core and know how to buy antiques at just the right price without spending too much money. Pricing tends to be more important then the actual piece is.
Antiques can offer enjoyment for almost anyone.
About The Author
Robert Michael is a writer for www.felixantiques.com which is an excellent place to find antiques links, resources and articles. For more information go to: http://www.felixantiques.com
Hints About antique tube radios
As a newcomer to the world of collecting you can get a feel for the kinds of questions an astute collector asks when examining a piece by simply watching a few episodes of "Antiques Roadshow" on your local PBS channel. Individuals bring items into the show and experts single out pieces for commentary and valuation. The program will quickly help you to understand the degree of research and understanding that goes into being a smart collector of valuable antiques.
Buy antique jewelry today!
Don't assume that because a dealer knows more than you, that you can't get a good deal. You still may have some way of realizing the value of a piece that they can't take advantage of. Perhaps you know someone who'd pay quite a bit for the last whatever in their collection. The piece may not be worth that much to any other collector, but since it fills out that person's collection, they'd give someone alot for it. Also, if you have special skills for refurbishing antiques (or have a friend who does) you may be able to bring a piece to it's top-dollar condition. This is something many dealers don't have the time or resources to do.
Buy an Admiral antique radio today!
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Featured antique tube radios Article
Different Views Of Collecting Antiques
By Robert Michael
1. Sentimental value is one reason people collect antiques. My great aunt gave me a very old doll, an antique cupboard from one set of grandparents and my other grandparents gave me a ceramic parrot. We also have an antique cabinet record player, old various books and music from my husband's family. The stories that go with these things and who they belonged too are what make these antiques so special. When I visited my grandparents every summer I can remember playing house with the cupboard. My husband can remember listening to his grandma play the piano using the sheet music he now has.
2. For many years my in-laws had an antique business and their basement was filled with hundreds of interesting treasures. Without having to look it up they could tell you the worth of many items and knew the pricing for almost everything. Fixing pieces that were damaged has always been one of their passions. They did this as a way to restore something special from the past, not to get a better price for it.
3. Collecting antique games is something that our son has always loved. Another favorite thing of his to collect is antique books. He has found and collected different tiddly winks games from all over the world. He is interested in finding one that he doesnt have or is very different and is not concerned at its price.
4. The chase is part of the fun for many antique lovers. Going to different stores across the United States and roaming through hundreds of items is part of the fun.
5. Then there are those people who seldom buy any antiques but see this as a hobby. These people enjoy traveling around the country and seeing who has to offer what. Spending the weekend shopping antique stores while on vacation can be great fun.
6. When furnishing a home people might search for antiques. Adding only new furnishings to a room cannot offer that special touch that antiques will. Antiques originate from so many different time periods and this works well when someone needs just that little finishing touch for a room.
7. There are of course the dealers and sellers of antiques out there in the world. This group of people tend to be hard core and know how to buy antiques at just the right price without spending too much money. Pricing tends to be more important then the actual piece is.
Antiques can offer enjoyment for almost anyone.
About The Author
Robert Michael is a writer for www.felixantiques.com which is an excellent place to find antiques links, resources and articles. For more information go to: http://www.felixantiques.com
Hints About antique tube radios
As a newcomer to the world of collecting you can get a feel for the kinds of questions an astute collector asks when examining a piece by simply watching a few episodes of "Antiques Roadshow" on your local PBS channel. Individuals bring items into the show and experts single out pieces for commentary and valuation. The program will quickly help you to understand the degree of research and understanding that goes into being a smart collector of valuable antiques.
Buy antique jewelry today!
Don't assume that because a dealer knows more than you, that you can't get a good deal. You still may have some way of realizing the value of a piece that they can't take advantage of. Perhaps you know someone who'd pay quite a bit for the last whatever in their collection. The piece may not be worth that much to any other collector, but since it fills out that person's collection, they'd give someone alot for it. Also, if you have special skills for refurbishing antiques (or have a friend who does) you may be able to bring a piece to it's top-dollar condition. This is something many dealers don't have the time or resources to do.
Buy an Admiral antique radio today!
More antique tube radios Info
To Restore or Not to Restore?
I'll be upfront with you, there's no catch-all answer to this this recurring question. I can tell you that if you run across a piece of American masterpiece furniture like...
Early Typing Machines Underscore Noteworthy Collections
Can you imagine typing a term paper, or even a book manuscript, on an old manual typewriter? As much writing as I do, I don't even want to think...
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