The Art of Antiquing

Though "The Antiques Roadshow" brought the art of antiquing and antique appraisal into the limelight, antiquing as a hobby has been around for a very long time. An antique refers to an item that is at least 50 years old, usually much older, and is collected because of its rarity, the condition it's in, and the use to which it is put. There are two main reasons that people purchase and collect antiques.
Aesthetics
Many people choose to go antiquing because they value the physical beauty and age of an object. A piece of furniture from the 18th century, for instance, can be valued for its unique and obviously time-consuming craftsmanship, as well as the years through history it has endured and thrived, moving from owner to owner. Beautifully, uniquely, and individually handcrafted pieces are much harder to come in today's mass-producing manufacturers. Antiques are for people who want to add a historic and artful appeal to their homes.
Investment
Another big reason that people go antiquing is for the investment. If you buy an antique when you are young, the chances that its value will increase exponentially with time are high. So by the time you are older, you can sell it at a very lucrative profit. There are antique appraisal experts everywhere who are dedicated to finding rare pieces and having you sell to them at a reasonable prices—they hold on to these antiques, and make a profit on them as time goes by.
When shopping around for an antique appraisal, make sure you go to at least 2 or 3 different professionals, to ensure that you are getting the highest price for your valuable antique. Then you can enjoy the money you've made!
Whether you go antiquing for an art collection, a piece of history, or investment in the future, just make sure of one thing—that you have fun.




When shopping around for an antique appraisal, make sure you go to at least 2 or 3 different professionals, to ensure that you are getting the highest price for your valuable antique. Then you can enjoy the money you've made!