How to Sell Antiques and Collectibles on eBay... And Make a Fortune!

How to Sell Antiques and Collectibles on eBay... And Make a Fortune!

Author: Dennis L. Prince

Publisher: McGraw Hill Professional

Published: 2004-11-15

Total Pages: 257

ISBN-13: 0071762736

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Dennis Prince teams up with antique and collectible expert Lynn Dralle to provide all the information necessary to reap the huge benefits of selling antiques and collectibles on eBay. Written by an eBay Power Seller whose earnings topped $20,000 a month, this book helps you: Research types--and eras--of antiques and collectibles Find the best merchandise Use language that gets buyers to pay the most for the seller's items Price strategically. . . and much more!


Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2020-2021

Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide 2020-2021

Author: Judith Miller

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2019-09-05

Total Pages: 600

ISBN-13: 1784726486

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Miller's Antiques Handbook & Price Guide remains the essential and trusted guide to the antiques market. It has earned the reputation of being the book no dealer, collector or auctioneer should be without. Compiled by Judith Miller, world-renowned antiques expert and co-founder of the book, the guide features more than 8,000 antiques. Comprehensive sections cover ceramics, furniture, glass, silver and metalwares, jewellery and objets de vertu, clocks and watches, books, Oriental antiques, textiles, toys, decorative arts and Modern Classics. Special features explain why one piece is worth more than another, show how to value an item and teach you to be your own valuer. Biographies of designers and factories give the background information you need to help date and value objects, while special 'Judith Picks' sections give fascinating background and valuation details for particularly interesting or unusual objects.


Quilt As-You-Go Made Modern

Quilt As-You-Go Made Modern

Author: Jera Brandvig

Publisher: C&T Publishing Inc

Published: 2014-10-01

Total Pages: 116

ISBN-13: 1607059029

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Learn to create modern quilts more quickly and easily than ever with this popular method, featuring thirteen projects and twenty-five bonus ideas. Do you believe rules were meant to be broken? If so, this improvisational quilt-as-you-go technique is for you. Instead of dealing with precise paper patterns and cutting measurements, you’ll learn how to piece fabric onto small, manageable batting blocks. Let your creative juices flow as you quilt directly on the blocks (not the whole quilt!), whether in large abstract zigzags or small structured stitches. After the blocks have been joined, all you need to do is add backing fabric and binding, and—voila—it’s finished! A modern approach to quilting that’s fresh, fun, and simpler than it sounds; it will change the way you quilt (for the better) Great for moms or anyone with a busy schedule—these thirteen projects are easy to transport because they make it simple to pick up where you left off Go your own way: This method allows you to use a pattern or improvise, creating a wide variety of design options Save money! Learn how to finish your own quilts without the use of a longarm professional “Quilting is easier than ever with Jera Brandvig’s modern spin on the popular quilt-as-you-go technique.” —Modern Quilts Unlimited “Quilt-as-you-go (QAYG) is one of those techniques that every quilter is curious about trying, but can be daunting as the process is so different to the traditional process of making a quilt top and then quilting it. . . . The book introduces the technique very thoroughly, so you can clearly understand the difference between traditional piecing and quilting and QAYG. Then there’s a great selection of gorgeous quilts that are sure to appeal to the modern quilter. A must if you’ve ever thought about trying QAYG and haven’t had a clue where to start.” —Make Modern Magazine


Experience Antique Booth Success

Experience Antique Booth Success

Author: Createspace Independent Pub

Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform

Published: 2015-09-09

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 9781517293567

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Start Your Antique Booth Business Today Do you have a passion for antiques? Are you looking for ways to build a business from your passion of the rare and collectible? Maybe you've always wanted to run an antique booth and only need a bit of motivation to take the jump - or maybe you already have an antique booth and are looking for ways to optimize your business. Well, look no further! My ebook is a step-by-step guide on how to run an antique booth efficiently. Whether you are a beginner who needs guidance on how to get started, or you have your own antique booth and are looking for tips and advice on growing your business, my book is here to help you. As someone who is passionate about being an entrepreneur, I've learned many things about what to do, and what not to do. With this book, I am here to share the knowledge that I have gained through my own research and experience with others who share my passion. With this guide you can run your own successful antique booth without having to go through the trial and errors that I went through with my own antique booth. This is a great time to get into this business - the recent growth in global wealth means that the antique market has been rapidly growing. Many people are now looking for items to add to their collection, whether because they have a passion for it or because they realize it is an efficient way to invest money. With an easy to understand, no nonsense approach, my ebook will teach you everything you need to know about running an antique booth successfully. It will guide you from the beginning steps of choosing your location and learning how to think the booth as a business, all the way to the ins and outs of managing your booth and expanding your business. This guide will teach you all of the basics that you need to know - you will have solid, sound advice to guide every step of the way! Turn your passion into a profitable business today - download my ebook and you will have your own successful antique booth before you know it!


The Furniture Bible

The Furniture Bible

Author: Christophe Pourny

Publisher: Artisan

Published: 2014-11-04

Total Pages: 305

ISBN-13: 1579656455

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A Wall Street Journal Top 10 Crucial Home & Design Book for Beginners A Library Journal Best Book of the Year An Amazon Best Book of the Month Christophe Pourny learned the art of furniture restoration in his father’s atelier in the South of France. In this, his first book, he teaches readers everything they need to know about the provenance and history of furniture, as well as how to restore, update, and care for their furniture—from antiques to midcentury pieces, family heirlooms or funky flea-market finds. The heart of the book is an overview of Pourny’s favorite techniques—ceruse, vernis anglais,and water gilding, among many others—with full-color step-by-step photographs to ensure that readers can easily replicate each refinishing technique at home. Pourny brings these techniques to life with a chapter devoted to real-world refinishing projects, from a veneered table to an ebonized desk, a gilt frame to a painted northern European hutch. Rounding out this comprehensive guide is care and maintenance information, including how to properly clean leather, polish hardware, fix a broken leg, and replace felt pads, as well as recipes to make your own wax, shellac, varnish, stain, and more.


A Beginner's Guide to Becoming an Antiques Dealer

A Beginner's Guide to Becoming an Antiques Dealer

Author: Christine Pym

Publisher: Strategic Book Publishing

Published: 2014-02-25

Total Pages: 59

ISBN-13: 1628575166

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Antiques maintain a fascinating and magical allure. The business attracts creative, sometimes larger-than-life colourful characters. And although the boom years of the 1990s have passed, most rogues and fly-by-night dealers have fallen by the wayside. It is imperative today that a professional air is exercised to make a living. Even though involvement in the industry may be as small or large as one likes - a part-time hobbyist, collector, enthusiast, or professional dealer - various rules and regulations have emerged to help provide fair trading and credibility in this industry that sets it apart from any other retail business. The subject is so diverse that it has no beginning and no end. It can stretch one's expertise, knowledge, and entrepreneurship in every direction, which is why it so often appeals to retired professionals and ex-business people with a proven track record. Having been involved with the high-end antiques industry for 25 years, starting as a hobby and working through all the various stages, including owning/co-directing two professional businesses, the author thought it would be interesting to look back and analyse the process for others. A Beginner's Guide to Becoming an Antiques Dealer describes in concise, easy-to-read, fun terms a beginner's entry point. Most everyone will someday inherit antique or collector's items, and popular television series show the vast interest in the topic. Isn't it time you learned from the professionals?


A Beginner's Guide to Antiques and Collectibles

A Beginner's Guide to Antiques and Collectibles

Author: Sigmund Rothschild

Publisher: World Almanac Books

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 196

ISBN-13: 9780886874094

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A master appraiser offers advice and guidance for the would-be collector, for the hobbyist, or anyone who suspects he or she has an overlooked treasure in the attic.


The Complete Guide to Buying at Garage, Yard, and Estate Sales and Selling Online for Fun and Profit

The Complete Guide to Buying at Garage, Yard, and Estate Sales and Selling Online for Fun and Profit

Author: Dan Blakely

Publisher:

Published: 2017-06-09

Total Pages: 194

ISBN-13: 9780692828786

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For years garage sale trainer Dan Blakely has been helping people easily supplement their income by going to Garage sales! This is not a small book, it is complete and covers a very wide range of profit opportunities. With so much demand for his services he has finally agreed to write a book to expand his expertise to whomever wants to learn. If you have wondered how some people make a lot of money on eBay and Amazon then this is definitely the one you want, it is not a small quick how to book, rather, this is a very complete and detailed book but one written in a simple and to the point manner. You will learn just about EVERYTHING from A to Z to easily start and maintain a money-making business and/or hobby. Just look inside and check out the table of contents and you will agree, this IS the COMPLETE guide! There are a lot of books on the market about how to have a garage sale and yes some about making money buying at them but many of these books can be limited in their information. There is just SO MUCH opportunity out there; Antiques, vintage stuff from the 70's and 80's, CD's, Book's and the list goes on. However, to succeed at this, having the right systems, information and tools is critically important. This book provides valuable insights into successfully mastering the world of these sales. First, how to find and negotiate the best price for objects of value and, second, how to easily resell those same objects on eBay and Amazon for a nice profit. Beginning with a section titled "How to Use This Book," the author instructs his readers on how to maximize their efforts, how to discern what is worth buying (and, as importantly, what isn't). He also discusses many other very valuable perks to attending garage, yard and estate sales like finding high end clothes or even just general household items for your own or use which translates into a huge savings of money. This is also a great opportunity to start your own collection of antiques and collectibles which is both fun and an unbelievably good investment. Once the buyer has secured his or her bargains, the author walks the reader through an easy step-by-step system to resell those items for a great profit without spending a whole lot of time. Dan Blakely also helps his readers find their own personal niche. Using individual knowledge, the reader already possesses, to dominate those sales. For instance, let's say you know quite a bit about clothing, designer and vintage for example, well there are literally oodles of clothing to be had for next to nothing. Another niche that anyone can easily learn is how to buy books for next to nothing and re-sell them on Amazon. This alone can be a great profit center to supplement your income. This guide brims with nuts-and-bolts advice. For example, there is a chapter on how to organize your self without taking up too much room in your home and the middle of the book is devoted to instructing the reader on finding value in common items, such as DVDs, CDs. Dive into this can't-miss program for a steady second income or a fun new money-making hobby! Whatever you choose, buying at garage sales is a great opportunity!


Second-Act Careers

Second-Act Careers

Author: Nancy Collamer

Publisher: Ten Speed Press

Published: 2013-01-08

Total Pages: 274

ISBN-13: 1607743833

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A career guide that rethinks the golden years, this handbook offers 50+ income models for creating flexible, fulfilling, and profitable work during the encore stage of one’s career. RETHINK YOUR RETIREMENT For many people, retirement is no longer a trifecta of golf, grandkids, and gardening—it’s an opportunity for new pursuits that involve both earning income and exploring personal passions. If you’re planning for retirement or already at “retirement age” but want to continue working—whether to supplement your income or to stay mentally and physically active—veteran career coach Nancy Collamer shows how to identify your favorite interests and expertise and repackage them into more than fifty ways to earn income. These second acts range from the traditional (part-time employment, consulting) to newer Internet-based options (teaching online, writing a blog). With a prescriptive approach to securing second-act careers that are flexible, fulfilling, and fun, this book offers a wide variety of income-generating examples as well as exercises to clarify your lifestyle goals and help you plan for your next move. Second-Act Careers shows how to create a profitable and meaningful semi-retirement on your own terms and in your own way.