Auction Mentor
Getting an auction mentor is a great way to get started learning about antiques. This is a person you go into a partnership with who knows all about antiques ,possibly an antique dealer. This is easier than you might think. There are dealers that sell in stores and dealers who sell online. Go talk to a few and see if they would be interested in a proposition that would help you learn and put money in their pocket. You won't find many who will tell you they don't want more money! First, the dealer allows you to go along with them when they are out looking for antiques. Secondly, you go find what you think are great buys, take photos (close up) and take them back to your mentor. If the he/she needs to see it in person, take them to the piece. If your partner thinks the piece is authentic and the price right, you go and buy it. Now you can place it in the dealers shop or sell on eBay, or whatever you choose. Your agreement with your new partner should be a certain percentage of the sale. This is a win win situation for everyone. Be sure and check out all the other kinds of auctions that can put money in your pocket. If you and your partner have never been to an auction you will want to refer your
auction mentor to auction basics.
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