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By Pamela Wiggins, About.com Guide to Antiques since 1999

Learn to Value Antiques Like an Appraiser

Friday June 8, 2007
Does the thought process appraisers use to value antiques and collectibles seem like Greek to you? That's totally understandable. It takes years of study to be able to tick those facts and figures off with ease. However, there are some basic rules you can follow to learn to value your own antiques like an appraisal expert. Take a look at my latest feature, Valuing Antiques Like an Appraiser, to see what I mean.

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June 13, 2007 at 5:34 am
(1) The Junk Market says:

My wife and I have built a business from going against the logic of conventional antique stores.
We sell vintage that is not perfect. The less perfect the better. The more time worn and character the item has the more value it seems to have.

http://www.thejunkmarket.com

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