Antiques - 7 Reasons Why We Collect Them. By Robert Michael People collect antiques for many different reasons and therefore have many different views.
1. Some people collect antiques because they hold sentimental value. For example, I own a ceramic parrot that had been given to me by my grandparents, a cupboard from my other grandparents and a very old doll that had been given to me by my great aunt.
2. My in-laws once owned an business which they set up for sales and auctions. Their basement was always filled with a treasure trove of fascinating and interesting items. They could tell you the worth of any item in the basement. They loved restoring old pieces, not so much so that they could sell it for more but simply because they gained satisfaction from doing so.
3. My son enjoys collecting games and old books and even collects them. One of his favorite antiques are the tiddly winks games which he has collected from all over the world.
4. lovers enjoy the chase more than anything. They enjoy searching through stores and shops all over the country searching for that specific or unusual item they been looking for.
5. Some people look for antiques as simply a hobby but they very seldom buy anything. They simply enjoy looking at what different areas of the country have the offer. It can be a lot of fun searching through stores.
6. Sometimes people who want to furnish their home look for antiques. Antiques of different time periods will often work well
The Ins and Outs of Online Antique Appraisal -- click for full article Call it online estimate or something. "Appraisal" means formally establishing a value and the best you can hope for would be an online estimate. A true antique appraisal is a legal document! Antique appraisal is an art and generally performed by an appraiser using "experience" and a "trained eye". So, to be fair, don't expect an appraiser (blinded in an electronic world) to be able to provide you with anything more than an estimate..... more Antique Pricing -- click for full article Thanks to the popularity of programs like Public Television's "Antiques Roadshow" Americans are looking more closely than ever at stuff that, a few years ago, they might have unthinkingly taken to the local charity thrift shop or just tossed into a recycling bin never considering the price or value of an item.... more Know What an Antique Is! -- click for full article The definition of antique varies from source to source, product to product and year to year.... more
together to create a beautiful home.
7. Their other people who deal in the buying and selling of antiques. They are hard-core, know the value of pretty much everything, and always want to buy low and sell high. These folks typically are only interested in the price itself.
Collecting antiques can be a wonderful experience and provide enjoyment for people of all ages.
Robert Michael is a writer for Felix Antiques which is an excellent place to find antiques links, resources and articles. For more information go to: www.felixantiques.com
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<p>Pull through camping sites available at Old Cranks</p>
About Old Cranks Motorcar Museum & Ice Cream Shop <p>Old Cranks Motorcar Museum hosts an eclectic collection of vintage automobiles including examples of a very early one cylinder Orient Buckboard, a Stanley Steam Car, a Detroit Electric Auto and many others. There are Hit & Miss Gas engines, and coming soon: Antique Farm Equipment.</p>
<p>HOURS:<br />
Saturday: 12:00noon - 4pm<br />
Sunday: 1pm - 4pm<br />
Other times by appointment</p>
<p>Please call for special events, group tours and rates. Let us host your next antique car tour! Our vintage soda fountain serves delicious hand-dipped ice cream cones.</p>
<p>Fiddlers! We have camping and parking space available!</p>
Map <p>Directions from I-77</p>
<p>Take Exit 14, turn west on Route 58 toward Galax. Turn left onto Main Street, go past 6 traffic lights and turn left on Fair Street. Drive down the hill, bearing left on Railroad Avenue. The museum is on your right.</p>
<p>Directions from the Blue Ridge Parkway</p>
<p>Exit the Parkway at Route 89 and turn North toward Galax. After the first traffic light, turn right on Fair Street. Go down the hill, bearing left on Railroad Avenue. The Museum is on your right.</p>
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