Some people that are interested in selling antiques want to clean out a basement or attic, while others make a nice side income by buying antiques and reselling them. No matter where you get your antiques, selling them properly can ensure that you get the most money for your belongings. There are several ways to sell antiques, and each has advantages and disadvantages.
Many people use online sites to sell their items. These online sites provide you with an easy format to list your antique for sell. There is generally a template that allows you to enter the information about your product, keywords that will help attract others to your listing and even an easy way to upload photographs of the antique.
Using online sites when selling antiques allows you to have a larger market for your collectibles than if you were selling locally. This is particularly nice if the item you are selling is a niche item. With an online listing you are sure to find others interested in your product.
The drawback of using an online site is that your pieces will have more competition. When selling locally, you may have the only particular item in the area. Selling on the Internet means that it is very likely that there will be many others that have something similar.
If you choose an Internet site to sell your items, you can make your collectibles stand out by including photographs with your listing. Make sure that the lighting is good, and any fine details are clearly visible. Take your time writing the product description. Be as thorough as possible and run your listing through spell check before submitting.
Internet sites typically charge you a percentage of the amount you make from selling the piece. The price of the listing is often less than advertising in your local paper or selling with a local dealer. The additional charge for adding photographs will pay for itself with the more serious customers that you will attract.
Another method of selling antiques is to use an antique dealer. This is typically a local transaction. While the fees charged by a professional antique dealer are often higher than the costs of listing an antique online, the price you get for your collectible is typically higher as well.
Antique dealers know their business, and can instantly recognize the quality of your product. They can tell you how much you should expect for a certain item, and may even have a particular buyer in mind. Using an antique dealer allows you to get the best possible price for your items.
When selling antiques, the choice between online sites and a local antique dealer may be difficult. Antique dealers may only work in specific areas, and may be more selective in what they choose to sell. Internet sites allow you to list anything you have available. If you have a particular item that you know is rare or exceptional, a local antique dealer may make the most sense. If you have a great deal of miscellaneous collectibles to sell, Internet listings are the smarter choice.
