Description: Antiques can be strictly defined as furniture, pottery, coins, glass, paintings, rugs or other items more than 40 years old. (Some dealers say "manufactured before 1940.) Either way, if you're interested in learning how to identify, value, buy or sell antiques, this is book for you. Whether you've decided to invest in antiques or you're ready to get a good price for that "treasure" you found in your attic, you'll need this book to give you the inside story on buying and selling antiques. Is it best to sell it to a dealer? In a consignment shop? At auction? What's the difference between collecting and accumulating? To help you decide, the Complete Idiot's Guide to Buying and Selling Antiques will tell you everything from how to decide you've found an antique to how to tell its date, maker and value. Including coverage of how to find and shop for antiques, how to trade and deal with auctions and how to buy and sell over the Internet! Appendices include coverage of periods and styles, information on venues and auctions and references to more information.

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