No matter what you may be shopping for, no one wants to be taken advantage of.
That counts double for antiques.
The savvy shopper will know they need to keep watch for fakes.
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But what if youre new to the antiques world?
How can you tell whats fake and whats the real McCoy?
One great resource is one of the longest running TV shows about antiquing,Antiques Roadshow.
The Antiques Roadshow website has a completearchive of every appraisal they have done on the show.
There, you’ve got the option to see what the experts look for in genuine antiques.
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Otherwise, you will want to see where your curiosity takes you.
Googles shopping tab, Wikipedia, and reputable historical research websites are your best bets.
Quinn Ort, a collector ofFenton Ware glass pieces, suggests starting with whatever catches your eye.
Pay special attention to unique and characteristic details of whatever you choose to collect.
Find Reputable Sellers
There are many venues to find antiques.
Ort also recommends checking out your local antique mall.
Still, when in doubt, never hesitate to question an items authenticity before buying.
Flea markets are also a great place to find bargain vintage items.
Ort, being a collector of Fenton Ware, provides many good examples.
The logo will be printed, not painted, and so will always be raised.
Some companies lean into their vintage cult followings.
Always be aware of what your item should sell for before buying.
Buyers should also know the difference between antique, vintage, and retro, Ort said.
Antiques are typically over a hundred years old, while vintage items are between 20 and 100 years old.
Retro, however, refers to newer items that have been made to look old as a style choice.
Some sellers may use these terms interchangeably to confuse buyers.
In the end, all of these tricks rely on the buyer being ignorant of the items being sold.
He has also self-published a handful of novels.
William holds a bachelors degree in history from Jacksonville University.
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