selling & profiting from vintage by tradingpost.com.au

Never overlook a mark or manufacturers’ stamp on your vintage item.

Make sure you are examining each vintage piece thoroughlybefore buying or selling.

The better the condition, the more valuable the vintage piece.

A more common piece with fractures in it might be worth very little compared to a piece that is hard to locate.

Research what vintage pieces are in high demand and you can guarantee a higher payout.

Make sure to fully examine the piece for wear & tear from age or signatures or marks that make it authentic.

You also need to determine if your vintage piece has been restored by a rofessional or an amateur.

Always ask an expert to determine if the value of your piece has been lowered due to this.

Just because a piece may be brokendoes not mean it has lost its value.

In some cases, you might be able to �nd a dealer who is willing to buy the piece as is to use for parts to restore similar antiques.

If you are trying to establish a pro�table base of buying and selling vintage pieces then make sure to watch the market price for each piece

on a regular basis to keep up to date with the most current value.

Asking an appraiser in the �eld of the item you are looking for is a terri�c way to not only get an accurate quote but to learn more about what

aspects they look at to determine value.

Most times appraisers will only offer the median value of similar items rather than top price. If you ever question what a fair price is, usually a

little research of what the recent selling price was will determine what you will receive for the item.

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This question can only be answered by you.

The beauty of vintage hunting is �nding the rare items you enjoy just as much as your buyers will. Selling and pro�ting from vintage pieces can be

a journey worthy on its own.

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