Online Class: Buying and Selling Antiques and Collectibles

Course Lessons

• Lesson 1: Starting an Antique Collection

  Starting an antique collection is a simple activity that offers the collector great personal enjoyment for a particular passion, and an opportunity for a profit.

• Lesson 2: The History of Antiquing

  It was not until the 18th century, with its development of the art and science of archaeology that produced the stimulus for both public and private collecting in earnest.

• Lesson 3: What Types of Antiques to Buy

  There are many different factors as to why specific items are chosen to collect.

• Lesson 4: Collectibles Versus Just Plain Old Stuff

  Old stuff is just that -- old stuff. It is not necessarily collectible or a good investment. Knowing the difference can significantly impact the profitability of your endeavors.

• Lesson 5: Searching for Profitable Antiques

  Shopping and searching for antiques is a great way to spend a free afternoon.

• Lesson 6: Detecting Fakes

  One concern shared among all antique collectors is purchasing a fake item.

• Lesson 7: Setting the Value

  The determination of the value of an antique or collectible takes more than locating an item in a price guide or reviewing auction results.

• Lesson 8: Buying from Antique Dealers

  Dealers often have those hard-to-find items on display and are ready to sell them to a collector.

• Lesson 9: Antique Glassware, Furniture, and Other Items

  In the world of collecting, antique glassware and furniture are extremely popular items that are constantly bought and sold.

• Lesson 10: Care and Preservation of Antiques

  Simple procedures and common sense go a long way toward making sure an item is properly preserved.

• Lesson 11: Protecting Your Investment

  Most serious collectors insure their antiques and collectibles against many different kinds of losses.

• Lesson 12: Learning about Your Collections

  Most avid collectors tend to specialize or find special niches that interest them, and then grow their collections.

• Lesson 13: Where to Sell Antiques

  An important part of collecting antiques and collectibles is the selling of some of your items.

• Lesson 14: How to Sell Antiques

  Before selling an antique or collectible, first find its value.

• Lesson 15: Selling to Dealers

  There are both advantages and disadvantages to selling your object to a dealer.