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How to Tell If Your Rocking Chair is An Antique



October 24, 2018 Leave a Comment

One of the best ways to determine if your rocking chair is an antique, a reproduction or a replica. Is to not just looking at its design, but to also by look at the materials it is made from, and the techniques used in its construction. This approach can be used to determine the age of many types of furniture. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Authentication, Furniture Tagged With: Antique, antique rocking chair, Auction, Authentication, Buying Antiques, Collectibles, Furniture

7 Common Mistakes First Time Collectors Make



August 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

When collecting there are some important things that you always need to remember no matter if you are a first time collector or a well seasoned collector. I will cover these things in this article. Common Mistakes a First Time Collector Makes 1: Your Not Prepared -  Being prepared is one of the most important things you need to do as a collector. The following is a quick list of ways to prepare before you start collecting. Do some research on the items you are going to collect. Doing some … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles Tagged With: Antique, Appraisal, Auction, Authentication, Buying, Buying Antiques, by Korin Iverson, Collectibles, Collecting

How to Sell Antique Furniture



June 20, 2018 4 Comments

Selling antique furniture is a little more difficult than selling other types of smaller antiques. There are a few things you need to consider that you would not have to with smaller items. Some of these things are: Shipping and transporting the item after the sell Packing the item for shipping Price of shipping and how much this changes depending on the location There are also all the usual things you need to consider with any antique or collectible you are going to buy or … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Auction Tagged With: Antique, antique market, Appraisal, Auction, auction houses, by Korin Iverson, Collectibles, Furniture, How to sell at auction, Selling Your Items at Auction, Where to sell antiques, Where to sell collectibles

Why do We Love Antiques?



July 15, 2015 1 Comment

Collecting antiques is a passion shared by many people, from the casual collector to the serious dealer. Despite the modern “Ikea” age of convenience (or perhaps because of it), the enthusiasm with which people seek out these historic treasures remains undiminished. The items coveted and the reasons for seeking them out vary wildly. For many enthusiasts, it is difficult to say precisely what attracts them to an antique. It may be the historical significance, monetary value, or simple beauty… In … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Collectibles Tagged With: Auction, Buying Antiques, Collecting, vintage

Auction Houses in Southern California that Specialize in Antiques



June 15, 2014 Leave a Comment

I had a reader ask for a list of auction houses in Southern California that deal in antiques. I have done some research and provided a list of auction houses that seem to fit the bill. I have given a brief summary of the services they offer. Southern California Auction Houses That Specialize in Antiques: Don Presley located in Santa Ana, Ca. www.donpresley.com Don Presley's services include live in house auctions, live online auctions and consignment sales. Their consignment business offers … [Read more...]

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Best Auction Houses In the US to Sell Your Antique or Collectible Clock



August 25, 2013 Leave a Comment

Many of my readers come to Antique-HQ and ask where they can sell their antiques and collectibles. You can read a general article on how to sell your antiques and collectibles here. In this article I am going to focus only on selling your antique or collectible clocks at auction. Clock Specialty Auction Houses In this section will I cover auction houses in the United States that specialize in clock auctions. Note that I have only personally used Tom Harris Auctions all others were found by … [Read more...]

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10 Antiques that Are Trend Setting in 2013



July 29, 2013 Leave a Comment

As antique lovers and collectors we know all too well about trends. One year something can be hot and the next year it's out the door. However we also know that there is a circle of life for items. The Circle of a Trend You will notice that about every 5 years or so a trend loops back around and becomes popular again. This can be seen best in the fashion industry. However it happens with just about anything. So lets see what is back in style for Antiques in 2013 … [Read more...]

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Antiques and Collectibles Auction House Reviews



September 10, 2012 2 Comments

After many requests about auction houses and which ones are the best in the United States, I have decided to do a series of  articles reviewing auction houses. I will review many auction houses across the United States focusing on the following points. … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Auction, Collectibles Tagged With: Antique, Appraisal, Auction, auction houses, Collectibles, Reviews

What You Need to Know About Auction Reserves



July 20, 2012 Leave a Comment

I deal with a lot of auction houses for both buying and selling antiques and collectibles. I get asked a lot of questions about reserves. In this article I will answer many of these questions. Auction Reserve Q & A Should I put a reserve on my items? This really depends on what you are selling. Common Antiques and Collectibles: When selling common items it is not recommended to place a reserve on these items. Reserves can make it so buyers lose interest in an item (especially … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Antiques, Appraisal, Auction, Collectibles, Estate Sale Tagged With: Antique, antique market, Appraisal, Auction, auction houses, by Korin Iverson, Collectibles

Seven Tips to Make You a Better Antique Hunter



June 5, 2011 2 Comments

Antique hunting can be fun and exciting. Spending a nice cool day digging through the local antique stores new stock, trying to fidn that piece you have been looking for. The feeling you get when you finally find that piece is like no other. I have put together a list of tips that will help you to become a better antique hunter. 1. Knowledge - I can not stress this enough. Doing your research and knowing what you are looking for is the most important thing when it comes … [Read more...]

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