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Where is a good place to sell antiques online?

October 10, 2010

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...
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What should I do with antiques that I want to sell without having a garage sale? How do I find out the value?

October 8, 2010

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.
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How strong is the German market for German antiques?

October 6, 2010

I have some old old antiques from germany and I was wondering how high is the german market is today. Related Blogs
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When will Yahoo Answers get a freaking antiques section?

October 4, 2010

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! Related Blogs CarMD.com...
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How do I find someone that I can trust to appraise some antiques?

October 2, 2010

I need some one I can trust to see what my antiques are worth.Who do I talk to? Related Blogs Chelsea vs Arsenal: English Premier League | US Post Today. VIDEO: English In 24 Accents « Oliver Willis Pinyin news » ABC English-Chinese, Chinese-English Dictionary out soon Ron English x Made by Monsters “Smiley...
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What antiques r good 2 buy and sell 2 make a profit?

September 30, 2010

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? Related Blogs Referring Ebay Integration And Multichannel Marketing For Your … EBay iPad users spend 50pc more than PC Web users – Mobile … Balloon Juice »...
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How do I learn about antiques?

September 28, 2010

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? Related Blogs
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Where can I sell costume jewelry? I saw it on an antiques roadshow once, where do I start to sell it?

September 26, 2010

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,...
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How do I sell antiques collection?

September 23, 2010

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...
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What are the major countries that valuable antiques come from?

September 21, 2010

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...
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How to discourage cat from peeing on wood antiques?

September 19, 2010

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...
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Where can I get help finding out what my antiques are and what they are worth?

September 17, 2010

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...
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What are the chances of removing the smell of smoke from antiques, leather furniture, etc?

September 15, 2010

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...
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How do I start a career in appraising antiques?

September 13, 2010

I want to become one of the appraisers on Antiques Roadshow. How do I get into this career path? Related Blogs The Philips Africa Road Show | Oasis Overland | Overland Adventure … Co-operative Bank of Kenya Careers. HR Relationship Manager … Ask Questions, Get Answer » Blog Archive » Raavan Roadshow – Part...
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How do I start an antiques business?

September 11, 2010

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? Related Blogs the culture vulture » Why Would Anyone Go To The Ballet? Business marketing » Blog Archive » New Small Business Ideas – 5...
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I would love to know how to make a mold of a small statue?

September 11, 2010

This is so I can then use this mold to make a plaster of paris copy of the original statue. The original statue is an antique and I want a copy I can display without worrying about breakage. The original is painted plaster of paris. Also can I make a mold for a simple...
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where shall i advertise to sell antique?

September 9, 2010

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How To Buy and Sell Antiques For Profit – Any Full Resource Guide?

September 9, 2010

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. Related Blogs The Ultimate Carpet Guide provides essential information...
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i have a statue abot 3 ft tall i think is antique or maybe vintage?

September 8, 2010

i have a statue that is 28 inches tall of a women holding a vase white with gold tirm sighned albert carrier but produced by alexander backer company anyone have any info on value or how old please help i have pictures post at yahoo photos sorry this is sighned a. carrier Related Blogs...
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Are Antique Asian Statues Valuble?

September 8, 2010

There is no doubt the antique statues from Asia is immensely valuable. Specially the statues from the living museum, Nepal is of typically the perfect examples of that. Just go and visit Kathmandu, Nepal and you will find the answers for yourself. Its worth the visit, observe the traditional and antique arts all over...
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