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Question by astro15@sbcglobal.net: What are the major countries that valuable antiques come from?
Well, I am into finding antiques and selling them on eBay. I recentaly went to Goodwill to look for some, and saw 6 bowls and 3 Saucers. They all had a Floral design and looked antique. On the back it says Made in Poland.” I am trying to figure out with countires I should be looking for.

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Answer by Dya_Mizi
Maybe China and Egypt. Well, since they’re the countries that have the earliest civilizations in human history, you might want to contact some friends over there. good luck. ^^

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Question by Kelbid: How to discourage cat from peeing on wood antiques?
My cat has a history of peeing on my wood antiques (dresser, trunk, etc.), but when I moved, (per vet recommendation) I keep her in a closed room with no antiques & lots of litter boxes. She has been great for 6 months, but now I have an antique piano I need to move into that room & I’m terrified she will destroy it–any preventive measures I can take? (I tried lemons, cleaners, vinegar, baking soda & refinishing on the old dresser & didn’t deter her at all…)

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Answer by lpaganus
I don’t think you can change her habit. Many fine old antiques have cat pee on them. Don’t fret.

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Question by Donald H: Where can I get help finding out what my antiques are and what they are worth?
I have a horde of antiques and collectibles that I’ve researched and still know nothing.
I mean online sites. Antique shops are highly questionable sometimes they will tell you a low value, just to try to buy it for themselves, and I have had them tell me if they helped me it wouldn’t be free.

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Answer by lea_dibong
antique shop

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Question by Lia A: How To Buy and Sell Antiques For Profit – Any Full Resource Guide?
I’m researching information on buying and selling antiques for profit (how it’s done, what qualifies as antique, the legal aspects, etc.) and am looking for an all-in-one guide or website that covers it in greater detail. Any information you can provide would be helpful. Thanks.

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Answer by Bryan W
Antique Dealing by Matthew Ohms is a full-featured guide on how to buy and sell antiques for profit. It covers antique valuation & pricing, auction tips, profit potential and the legal aspects of buying and selling antiques.

While the law varies from place to place, to be considered an antique a car or other piece of machinery needs to be 25 years old, toys need to be 10 years old, and other items at least 50-100 years old.

The reason for this is that items like cars and machinery go through a lot more wear and tear than a chair or a desk. So for it to last 25 years is truly significant.

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Question by jackie_canastaaddict: What is the best way to research antiques online?
I am in the process of cleaning out my parents house containing 50 years worth of “stuff” and I don’t know what might be valuable as antiques.

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Answer by catnap
You will have to go item by item.

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Question by Human Being: What kind of antiques/vintage items are good to invest in?
I’m wondering what would be good to invest my money into as far as antiques or vintage items go… I’m not much into jewelry, and I’m running out of wall space for paintings… so what other items could I invest my money into? What do you collect?
the only thing wrong with buying asian antiques is that a lot of them are reproductions, and can be very difficult to separate new ones from old ones.

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Answer by HillClimber
You could watch Antique Road Show and get some good ideas. Chinese antiques are hot because they now have a huge number of new millionaires who want to buy back their heritage..

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Question by Tea: What is the best way to teach yourself about antiques?
I love the antiques roadshow and things of that nature. I would like to learn more about antiques (NOT TO BE a PRO)!
I would just like to learn more from books or websites or whatever. I can’t go to classes because I’m kinda housebound but would still like to learn more. Thanks!
Yes I know I said I wanted to learn from books but I was hoping you could recommend some specfic ones!

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Answer by g-unot
just pay attention 2 what they say on Antique roadshow & how they can tell if something is an antique

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Question by # 9: What are the chances of removing the smell of smoke from antiques, leather furniture, etc?
We recently lost our home to fire, but it was contained to 3 rooms and we were able to remove many things. The smell of smoke is terrible on most of it. I have an antique sewing machine, among other antiques that have tremendous sentimental value but am clueless as how to remove the smell without causing more damage. I also have leather furniture and many wood pieces. Any suggestions would be extremely appreciated. Thanks and a very Happy Easter to All… : ) Angie

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Answer by Jude
Arm & Hammer baking soda can take the smell of smoke, sweat, and etc from furniture. You can get a box or two and apply a thick layer of it on the surface and leave it on for an hour. Then vacuum it off, and the smell should be gone.

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Question by euskaldun87: How do I start an antiques business?
I’m interested in acquiring antiques. Now I think that I want to start a business of buying and selling antiques. Anyone know what are the steps I should follow?

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Answer by Liberty
What kind of business? Your own shop? Selling them on Ebay? Yard Sales?

First figure out what your ‘business’ is. Secondly, why should I buy from you? What makes you so unique that I should come to you first?

If you can answer all these questions, then maybe you can start your own ‘business’.

Of course, you will have to have a business plan and analysis, or you simply won’t get funded.

Good luck to you.

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Question by young61021: I have mold growing on pieces of furniture in my house, antiques and others. How do I get rid of the mold?
I really don’t want to get rid of the antiques, and some I won’t. But how do I get rid of the mold growing. It is even growing on the window sills. The only thought that I have (besides water and bleach-and I am AFRAID to try it on the wood) is to get central air. Does insurance cover this, and is there any hope out there. All we have are antiques passed down from the 1800′s, I could care less about the rest. What do I do?
I really don’t want to get rid of the antiques, and some I won’t. But how do I get rid of the mold growing. It is even growing on the window sills. The only thought that I have (besides water and bleach-and I am AFRAID to try it on the wood) is to get central air. Does insurance cover this, and is there any hope out there. All we have are antiques passed down from the 1800′s, I could care less about the rest. What do I do?
We currently have a dehumidifier running (non-stop) in the basement and are going to get another one this weekend. With the weather how it has been, hot and rainy and extremely humid, that’s the cause. I have every window open in the house-so the air is circulating. Today I cleaned most of it with bleach and water. I just hope that it stays away. Would central air work for future summers?

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Answer by NANCY K
Mold is very dangerous to you. Don’t inhale it or be around it. It will cause you bad health problems.

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