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 Antique Dutch Zaandam Zaanse wall clock 25 inch high FREE SHIPPING  US $305.00
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 Antique Friesian tail clock Westminster melody 43 inch tall US $750.00
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 F Berthoud 4 Glass Gilded Mantle Clock Museum Quality US $17,995.00
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 Antique French table clock with candalabras LOUIS XVI US $1,250.00
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 Dazzlingly and Exclusive Grandfather Clock US $3,750.00 |
 The Fabulous 1950 Chiming Zentra Amazing 1950 Design US $2,500.00
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 Most Beautiful Mantel Clock with Bronze Ornaments US $2,900.00
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 Antique French comtoise clock from about 1860 FREE SHIPPING US $900.00
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 Rare and Unusual French Wall Clock US $2,400.00 |
 ANTIQUE FRENCH MARBLE CLOCK SET GARNITURE SIGNED MOREAU BIG CANDELABRAS US $5,800.00
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 Antique original German regulator about 1900 US $199.00
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 Antique Dutch Zaandam Zaanse Wall Clock 25 inch high US $249.00
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 ANTIQUE 19C French Wall CLOCK Case Shadowbox Inlaid Marquetry AS Found US $198.00
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 NEW BIG ANTIQUE STYLE PORCELAIN TABLE CLOCK W BRASS US $129.99
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 Antique art deco French Vedette mantle clock US $349.00
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 Antique bronze French table clock with candalabras LOUIS XVI US $2,400.00
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 Spectacular and Exceptional Free Swinger Wall Clock US $4,200.00 |
 Exclusive Month Runner Wall Clock US $4,950.00 |
 Exclusive and Huge Two Weights Wall Clock US $4,250.00 |
 One of a Kind Lenzkirch Wall Clock US $3,150.00 |
 Exclusive and Unique Month Runner Wall Clock US $4,950.00 |
 Antique big Westminster clock US $1,500.00
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 Lovely French Bronze Mantle Clock Made in 1880 In Perfect Condition US $1,290.00
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 Monumental Ormolu Mantel Clock and Candelabra Set Circa 1820 US $9,270.00
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 Extraordinary and Huge Kienzle Wall Clock US $2,300.00 |
 Outstanding Black Forest Cuckoo Clock 22 Inches Tall US $1,750.00 |
 OMG Victorian Tole Painted Wood Clock Face Cabinet Display US $94.95
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 Antique original regulator 55 inch tall FREE SHIPPING US $1,250.00
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 French Mantle Clock and Candelabra Set Bronze France 19th Cent US $1,937.00
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 MOORE PORCELAIN MANTLE CLOCK 19th Ct US $895.00
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 Bauhaus PURE ART DECO DESIGN RARE and ELEGANT SILESIA mantel clock of 1951 US $89.00
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 Antique marble Antwerp table clock with candalabras LOUIS XVI 1880 US $1,750.00
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 Rare OLD bronze mechanical clock work US $78.00
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 Fine China bronze Cello shape mechanical clock US $156.00
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 Fine China bronze saxophone shape mechanical clock US $168.00
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 Unique and Gorgeous Mantel Clock US $2,500.00 |
 ANTIQUE FRENCH LG MANTLE CLOCK BLACK MARBLE W GREEN MALACHITE LOVELY WORKS NR US $450.00
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 LOVELY ANTIQUE CAST IRON VICTORIAN MULLER MANTLE CLOCK WKS C1855 ALLORIG MINT NR US $645.00
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 Westclox big Ben Antique Black Face Alarm Clock Western Clock Co Lasalle IL USA US $59.95
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 BIG ANTIQUE 1880y LOUIS XVI GILT WOOD CARTEL WALL CLOCK Gustavson Göteborg US $499.00
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 Antique 19thC E Gubelin Lucerne French Marble Clock w Gilded Eagle US $120.50
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 RARE ANTIQUE GILBERT CHINA PORCELAIN MANTLE PARLOR CHIME CLOCK ROYAL BONN FRENCH US $157.50
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 ANTIQUE WALL CLOCK ORIGINAL WESTMINSTER 4 4 VEDETTE 1939 US $127.50
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 BIG DECORATIVE ANTIQUE GILT Handcrafted WOOD CARTEL WALL CLOCK Louis XVI US $429.00
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 LOUIS XVI GILD WOOD Handcrafted CARTEL WALL CLOCK Antique $1200 US $350.00
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 Rare Antique 19thC Brown Sharpe Watch Watchmans Time Clock NR US $200.50
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 Antique original German regulator about 1900 US $.99
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 Antique Dutch Zaandam Zaanse wall clock 25 inch high FREE SHIPPING WUBA US $63.00
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 ANTIQUE WALL CLOCK ORIGINAL WESTMINSTER 4 4 VEDETTE 1940 US $1.00
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 Large Vintage Retro 1950s Industrial Electric Neon Wall Clock Works NR US $405.00
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 Antique 19thC French Victorian Gilded Bronze Clock Candelabra Set NR US $31.00
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 FRANZ HERMLE SONS 8 14 DAYS MANTEL CLOCK PHASES OF THE MOON KIENZLE JUNGHANS US $2.25
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 Antique Friesian tail clock US $.99
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 Antique Wall Clock Regulator 1920Th Century Original JUNGHANS Westminster US $.99
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Discover Opportunities in Marketing Antiques and Collectibles
Antiques and collectibles are two hot categories on eBay. Collectibles by themselves represent billions of dollars in sales every year. This boom has been fueled by an ever-expanding e-commerce market place. No longer confined to only a local interest base, antique and collectible sellers now have a huge opportunity to cash in on their unique finds. And buyers can shop the world for the items they crave. Whether online or offline, buying and selling is the same - namely, people will continue to seek the same type of info and ask the same basic questions.
If antiques and collectibles interest you there are numerous online resources you can refer to in order to better understand the opportunities present in these categories.
Make a Friend out of Your Computer:
Plan on spending some time checking web sites devoted to antiques and collectibles. The bad news is, it takes time to look at all the good ones. The good news is, you'll not only love checking these sites out but you'll learn a lot along the way. A good place to start is with 'The Kovels' Top Twenty list' at kovels.com. While you're there get a free issue of Kovels on Antiques and Collectibles. Google, 'antiques and collectibles' to tap into a huge research database.
Visit a Bookstore:
There are a lot of great books on the shelves featuring antiques and collectibles. Your local library may have an assortment of books you can borrow free. Amazon.com offers a large list of popular books you can purchase at reasonable prices, particularly if you shop the used book bin. If you know of others interested in sharing the cost of books you can quickly save a great deal on your purchases. Form a private 'resource library' for family and friends to contribute to. And don't forget magazines such as 'ANTIQUES & COLLECTING MAGAZINE' at acmagazine.com.
Check out Forums:
As with anything in life, experience helps. Today you have that experience at hand with a few click of a mouse button. Join as many online forums and groups devoted to antiques and collectibles as you can find. You are sure to find lots of people who share your interests. Try fantiques.com, antiques-collectibles-auction-news.com, forumgalleries.com. Google 'antiques and collectibles forums' for more suggestions. And don't overlook the boards, such as HGTV's Antiques & Collectibles Message Board.
Attend Shows:
Asking questions at shows will go a long way towards building your knowledge base. Seek out those items that really interest you and ask questions. Pay attention to what is being said around you as well. Here, it pays to be a good listener. Carrying a tape recorder will help you pickup on things you may have missed or to recall those things you've heard. Having a cell phone with a built in camera can be a big plus here as well. Check out 'Google Directory for Antiques/Shows_and_Events/' for a listing of various events. Many locations publish shows and event news and can easily be found online.
Specialization: Key to focus:
It's a good idea, when starting out, that you specialize in one or two items that really interest you and that you can happily spend time learning about. The key is not to expend your energy chasing too many antiques or collectibles at once.
Gaining insight in your niche is vitally important. Mostly it takes time and a lot of questions and reading to get a good education. The more you learn about various objects the more you'll be able to negotiate for the best prices when you buy. Remember that your profit is made when you buy. Selling is something you do to claim that profit. So don't be afraid to ask questions before you buy. And, knowing your antiques well lets you negotiate the lowest prices. Asking for a discount when buying is to be expected. After all, when you sell your collectibles your buyer will also seek a discount. Plan on this when you buy. There are no "bad" prices, only bad negotiators.
Avoid Reserves When Selling:
You want to avoid reserves in the antique business when you sell. Placing a reserve price on your items is a quick way to lose two-thirds of your potential audience. If you've invested a lot in your items you can decide to set a reserve. Just remember that you will be limiting your ability to make a sale. Sometimes this won't matter, at other times it may. To get a good idea of what your items will sell for look at similar items currently being sold.
Keep Good Records:
It pays to keep good records. Along with quality photos you'll want some background information to include in the description. Get this at the time you are making the purchase! Don't wait until you've dragged the stuff home before you start asking about the history of the items you've bought. Get all the information you can while standing before the seller and TAKE NOTES! You may even want to know who was the previous owner and if it would be possible to contact them to ask a few questions as well. In antiques and collectibles having the right information, the history of each item, can be a major reason why someone is compelled to buy from you rather then from someone else. The more you know, the more knowledgeable you come across.
Assessing Value:
Save having your antiques and collectible items appraised for the most expensive items you buy. Appraisals are expensive and not really necessary on items up to a $1,000. If you must know what it is worth you can check web sites like antiquemystique.com to assess value. Or Google “appraising antiques” for additional web sites.
About the Author
Dan Walter has been following major market trends since 1996. He is the creator of a unique online software program he uses to scan ‘eBay Pulse’ for the latest product trends. Visit his web site at http://www.1800realitycheck.com to use his FREE tool to monitor what’s selling on eBay. Follow his blog at http://1800realitycheck.blogspot.com to catch DAILY SCANS of ‘eBay Pulse’, PLUS learn the latest business techniques and marketing strategies of the pros.
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