STARTING AN ANTIQUES BUSINESS

"Starting an Antiques Business " is the title of a small book I wrote and published back in 1996. In it I offer Tips, Trade Secrets, Mistakes to Avoid and More. The titles ae as follows:

1. Introduction to barter - trading - buying - selling.
2. Why are antiques hard to find.
3. Why do people collect?
4. Where to look for good antiques.
5. Some ideas on establishing values.
6. Action: Set up shop.
7. Hidden treasures in furniture.
8. Auction action.. some do's and some dont's
9. Original work or reproduction? Become an expert.
10. Go for the gold!

In reviewing this book of 50 pages after more than 20 years later reveals a different world and yes, a different world of antiques! Prices are down across the board. Millennials see the world much differently. With this in mind I submit they see collecting antiques differently. IN MANY CASES THERE'S NO DEMAND! They do not want the family treasures!

Imports and reproductions and Amazon have redefined our lives. Collectibles are no longer collectibles!

This book ISBN 1-888169-09-9 with a call number 745.1 is available at your library. Check it out! Gavel House Books, Fergus Falls, MN NB Library has a copy for circulation.

BOB POTVIN