- Antique Stores & Markets
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- 1. Appreciate the pricing of antique
dealers. Most dealers set their prices according to book values
and supply and demand
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- 2. Give antique dealers your Want List.
Dealers appreciate the hunt as much as the sale, providing your
find offer makes it worthwhile
3. Handle fragile items with care. Accidents
do happen, but if you break something, be prepared to pay for
the item
4. Keep the chats brief, browsers. Time is
money for busy dealers and lengthy "when I was a kid"
stories can lose them customers
5. Parents, supervise your children. Children
let loose can be a dealer's worst nightmare, like little bulls
in a china shop
6. Be courteous. Dealers across Ontario devote a lot
of time and energy to keeping the customers satisfied
7. Read up on reproduction furniture.
The wise shopper will ask questions and learn how to tell the
difference
8. Dealers are buyers too. If you have antiques
or collectibles to sell, ask if they are interested in buying
your items
9. Sell on consignment. Many antique stores
sell antiques and collectibles on consignment. What varies is
the commission charged per sale
10. Big item, little car? Some dealers selling larger
items do offer regional delivery services for a fee |
