Antiques Shop
Posted By admin on August 13, 2011
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Antique 18th century Indo Persian Bazuband Islamic Armor to Sword Shamshir $800.00 |
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Exeptional antique axe handle from Tanimbar, no keris, kris, sword, parang $142.50 |
The Growing Business of Antiques Collection! by
As the adage goes, old is gold, antiques are items which are at least a hundred years old and which have a collectible value. To you your grandfathers piano may be an item worth disposing. But to an antique lover, the same piano is a valuable item worth preserving and giving special care.
Antique collection almost comes instinctively to a person, only a few people may possess such taste of preserving century-old item. To others, selling antiques may be a money minting business. Antique collection comes from within, with an innate desire of accumulating such items. In the simplest term, antique collection is just a hobby. Such a hobby has a distinctive advantage over other hobbies as well one has many outlets where he or she can satisfy the urge to collect.
Such a hobby also has many other advantages as well. First of all, an antique has a piece of history in it. When you interact with history, you also learn from it. Only a few hobbies such as antique collection lesson you. It is also a way of understanding our past generations bringing us closer to our forefathers or ancestors.
Antique collection has also brings with it great business prospects. Just like owning real estate property, owning antique items can do great business. It has a buy low sell high value. So collect as many antiques as possible and after a period of time, you may again sell them at a much higher price. Their values increase with each passing day. The more old they are, higher is their value. So you can carry on buying and at the same time sell your antique items.
Antique collection is also fun. You may have a particular taste for a certain item say antique jewelry. After you have collected as many such items as possible, you can try to divert your taste to another antique item such as clock. As such you develop a collection of clocks and your interest gets started again. You can now find out designs of clocks, when were they used, and more. Such a hobby is never boring or uninteresting but rather fun and laced with learning. And when you feel you have enough of clock, you can move on to another item. The thirst never ends.
Either for appreciation their value or with an eye for profit, antique collection is nevertheless a unique hobby.
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The Simpsons WOS Interactive – MILITARY ANTIQUE SHOP – NEW and Sealed $19.99 |
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Miller’s Antiques Shops, Fairs and …, Beazley Editori $4.43 |
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VINTAGE BARBER SHOP POLES POLE ANTIQUE SIGNS ANTIQUE 13X19 PRINT $8.99 |
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VINTAGE BARBER SHOP POLES POLE ANTIQUE SIGNS AD 13X19 PRINT $8.99 |
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Ivy & Innocence 05060 Yates’ ANTIQUES SHOP 1997 & 05183 Garden Gate $12.99 |
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ANTIQUE SHOP Paint by Number Kit $9.98 |
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LENOX, MA – L C Peters Antique Shop, Lenox Bank $9.99 |
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BUTCHER SHOP: Buying a goose. Old Antique Print.1883 $19.95 |
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CHARLES DICKENS, “OLD CURIOSITY SHOP” ANTIQUE BOOK, DATE UNKNOWN $13.00 |
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LENOX, MA – Interior of L C Peters Antiques Shop $9.99 |
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Adirondack Antiques primitive wood sign by Charles Jerred great shop sign $110.00 |
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Vintage Baby Carriage Blanket Double-Faced Wool Bloomingdales Baby Shop $6.75 |
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ANTIQUE SHOP BELL, EXCELLENT, USED CONDITION..WIRE AND BRASS, DARK PATINA $55.00 |
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Daily Telegraph Guide to the Antique Shops of Britain: $15.50 |
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Thomas Kinkade-OLDE PORTERFIELD ANTIQUE SHOP – LAMPLIGHT VILLAGE COLL – 2000 $23.99 |
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TWO VINTAGE/ANTIQUE HYGRADE PORCELAIN FLORESCENT WORK SHOP LIGHT $200.00 |
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COMPANY F Field CAMP Shoe Shop WWI Era REAL PHOTO PC Doughboys Cobblers PUPPY $5.99 |
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BARBER SHOP PORCELEAN ADVERTISING SIGN MINT ANTIQUE $350.00 |
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ANTIQUE FINK LEATHER SHOPS HOLSTER EZ 18 SP 38 5 PATENT 2049293 $9.99 |
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Antique Lot of 4 Bent Wire Double Hooks Old VTG Coat Hat Rack Shop Barn Garage $24.99 |
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Tovolo Perfect Cube Silicone Ice Cube Tray (Set of 2) Sold in a handy set of two, these Tovolo Perfect Cube ice trays are sturdy and easy to fill. Made from soft, flexible food-grade silicone, the ice cube trays make perfectly shaped cubes that are easy to remove. These trays are dishwasher safe, and to avoid odors that can be absorbed in the freezer, simply wash the trays with a diluted solution of vingar and water. Makes a great housewarming gift…. |
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Wabash Valley Farms 25008 Whirley-Pop Stovetop Popcorn Popper $19.89 There’s more to going to the movies than seeing the movie itself – it’s the popcorn! Now, with the Whirley Pop Popcorn Maker, you can make fluffy, delicious popcorn just like you get at the theater. The stay-cool hardwood handle turns the stainless steel paddle inside, preventing scorching and burning, and making certain every kernel pops up like it should. The steam vents on top allow moisture to… |
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Thermos Stainless King Beverage Bottle, Midnight Blue $23.79 King Vacuum Insulated Beverage BottleSK2010MB4TherMax® double wall vacuum insulation for maximum temperature retention hot or coldUnbreakable stainless steel interior and exteriorTwist and pour stopper lets you pour without removing the stopperCool to the touch with hot liquids sweat-proof with coldInsulated stainless steel serving cupSpecificationsCapacity: 40 ozDimensions: 3.7″ W x 4.4″ D x 12…. |
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Michael Jackson: This Is It $1.50 Michael Jackson’s This Is It is a rare, behind-the-scenes look at the performer as he developed, created, and rehearsed for his sold-out concerts at London’s O2 arena. Chronicling the months from April through June 2009, this film was produced with the full support of Michael Jackson’s estate. The movie draws from more than 100 hours of behind-the-scenes footage, and features Jackson rehearsing a … |
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Yo Gabba Gabba!: The Dancey Dance Bunch $8.35 A hip Nick Jr. show for toddlers that’s both entertaining and educational, Yo Gabba Gabba features human host DJ Lance Rock and five colorfully costumed characters who dance, sing, and play together while learning about things like friendship, differences, and problem solving. “Friends” finds the Dancey Dance Bunch playing together and discovering the importance of respecting one another and “Danc… |
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Blackbird $7.66 All products are BRAND NEW and factory sealed. Fast shipping and 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed…. |
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Dances With Wolves [VHS] $0.01 Kevin Costner’s 1990 epic won a bundle of Oscars for a moving, engrossing story of a white soldier (Costner) who singlehandedly mans a post in the 1870 Dakotas, and becomes a part of the Lakota Sioux community who live nearby. The film may not be a masterpiece, but it is far more than the sum of good intentions. The characters are strong, the development of relationships is both ambitious and care… |
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Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets [VHS] $0.97 First sequels are the true test of an enduring movie franchise, and Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets passes with flying colors. Expanding upon the lavish sets, special effects, and grand adventure of Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone, Harry’s second year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry involves a darker, more malevolent tale (parents with younger children beware), beginnin… |
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Twister [VHS] $0.75 Twister was a mega-million-dollar blockbuster–helmed by a director (Dutchman Jan de Bont) hot off another scorcher hit (Speed)–that flaunted state-of-the-art digital effects and featured a popular leading actress (Helen Hunt) who would win an Academy Award for her next film (As Good As It Gets). But ask anybody who’s seen it and they’ll tell you who the real star of Twister is: the cow. Not to g… |
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The Incredibles (Two-Disc Collector’s Edition) $12.00 Disney Presents a Pixar Film, THE INCREDIBLES. From the Academy Award(R) winning creators of FINDING NEMO (2003 Best Animated Feature Film) comes the action-packed animated adventure about the mundane and incredible lives of a house full of superheroes. Bob Parr and his wife Helen used to be among the world’s greatest crime fighters, saving lives and battling evil on a daily basis. Fifteen years l… |
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