Things That Make You Ideal For Antique Collecting

The skill of antique collecting is very hard to learn. It takes a lot of will and guts to be able to trust your instinct about something and purchase it just because of that gut feel (and of course, information about it too).

Antiques are pretty expensive. Antiques, the real ones, can cost you one months salary. There are some that cost several hundred thousand dollars. These are the collectible ones that are most in demand on the market.

And not every expensive antique is the real one. There are a lot of fakes in the field of antique collecting. That is why it is important that people first learn what antique collecting is and the basics of the field before embarking on a buying spree. There are a lot of people who prey on beginners in the field. They sell things as antique but when later appraised will turn out as junk.

Like many professions, there are characteristics and traits that make people ideal for this hobby. Read on and see if you have any of them.

Detail-oriented
Antique collecting involves dealing with a lot of details. Your mind, your eye and even your sense of touch should be sharp enough to discern a real antique from a fake. This can only be done by paying attention to details. No matter how good a fake is, something in its construction will have a modern feel.

History-buff
Antiques are old and buying antiques means dealing with history. In fact, people who usually dabble in antique collecting are those who love history or have an interest in it. Some love the era so much that they know everything about it, right down to the things that were produced in that specific era.

Paranoid.
Believe it or not, this trait comes in handy in antique collecting. As mentioned before, there are people out there who have bad intentions. They will prey on your innocence and cheat you out of money. It is good to be a little suspicious of people. Before purchasing, it is good to always investigate and research. That's the key in collecting antiques.

Hunting instincts
Much of what you'll be doing in antique collecting is hunting for pieces. It is rare that you will buy from every store that you go to. In fact, the best ones buy only once a year or whenever they find a particular piece. Antique collecting should involve an instinct to hunt for special pieces. This includes patience, determination and persistence.