Top 10 Tips Thousands of readers visit antiques and collectibles shows, flea markets, antiques and collectibles stores and markets and auctions in Ontario and into other provinces and the U.S.   These Top 10 lists are more for novice just getting into the "hunt." Tips and suggestions to make the visits more enjoyable for buyers and sellers, and for bidders and the auctioneers at auctions.

Ad Rates / Articles / Classified Ads / Editorial / Home / Links / Showtime   Top 10 Tips For Buyers   Auctions - Flea Markets - Shows - Stores & Markets Auctions   1. Take advantage of preview hours. Most auctions open hours or days before a sale to give you time to sift through box lots and view table items   2. Double-check contents before bidding. If you see something you want in a box lot or in a grouping of items, it could get moved by sale time   3. Do not bid against yourself or your mate. It is not uncommon to see novices bid against themselves, or for couples to bid against each other   4. Nod "no" when dropping out of the bidding. If you are in the heat of bidding then decide to drop out, nodding quickens the end of that sale   5. Handle fragile items with care. If you break anything at a consignment auction, it is the consignor who loses, not the auction house   6. Read up on reproduction furniture and collectibles. Reproductions are common and the wise auction goer will learn how to tell the difference   7. Don't lose your bidding number. Purchases made with your number are your responsibility. If you lose it, get a new number immediately   8. Pre-determine how much you want to spend on items. In the heat of bidding, you can get carried away and exceed your budget   9. Big item, small car? Ask about delivery service. Many auctions will arrange for regional delivery of larger furniture and appliances   10. Things to sell? Try a consignment sale. Many auctioneers accept consignments from individuals, charging a commission on eveything sold   This Is Livin' Publishing © 2008 581 8th Line West, RR1 Hastings, ON, K0L 1Y0 Phone/Fax: 705-696-1833   webmaster