Collectors want the best deal they can get and usually aren’t shy about it, so don’t be surprised when they expect you to part with your vintage coffee grinder for 60 percent of the asking price. There are no hard and fast prices for antiques, but they do tend to be a bit pricey. Sure, people (probably) wouldn’t walk into Macy’s and try to talk the cashier down in price, but antiques are a whole other animal. Many antiques were made before our current cleaning solutions were created and, therefore, may not be able to tolerate the chemicals and other ingredients. You think you’re attracting more discerning buyers, but you may actually be decreasing its worth. If you have an older piece that’s lost its sheen, you may be tempted to clean or restore it. Have a baseball card collection? Wait until the season starts in April and May you probably won’t find many buyers in snowy January. Do you have your grandmother’s vintage Nutcrackers? You’ll likely have better luck in November and December than in June. While there are always people looking to make purchases off-season, more often than not it’s a good idea to showcase and advertise your antiques during the appropriate season. Follow these seven tips to make more money today on the collectibles of yesterday. Selling antiques can be a lucrative (and fun!) way to make money, but it requires a lot of effort to ensure you get the best return on your investment. Whether you’re an experienced antiques dealer or just trying to make some extra cash off of valuable belongings, the key to success lies in preparation.
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