3 Ways to Score At Any Auction
There has always been a market for antique furniture items, but thanks to shows like “Antiques Roadshow,” and “American Pickers,” scoring a great antique to sell or restore for your home has never been more popular. You can find these types of items in a number of spots such as antique stores but the real action is found at antique auctions.
Going into an antique auction can be intimidating process for rookies, but it doesn’t have to be. Let’s review 3 things to keep in mind to help you score big at an antique auction.
3 Ways to Score at Antique Auctions
Look for Brand Names
People don’t want cheap brands or knockoffs brand-new, and they aren’t going to want them as antiques either. If you’re just getting into antique auctions, try to stick to known names when it comes to both furniture and jewelry as well as other items. What you see as a ugly vintage Tiffany lamp will likely score better for you than a good looking non-name brand item. Make a short list of popular furniture, jewelry, and other brands before heading to the auction floor.
Look for Original
When shopping for antiques, you want purely original. That means the piece has never been restored, and there has never even been an attempt to restore it. Untouched antiques are much more likely to help you score a profit, even if the piece will need work to get it looking good again.
Look for Strange and Unusual Items
You may discount the strange 3-headed lamp, but there is always a market for strange and unusual items, especially when it comes to antiques. It’s no doubt a gamble to invest in strange or weird items, but that’s half the fun when it comes to antiques. So don’t turn your head away from an item just because you think it’s weird, take a chance and try buying it.
With these 3 tips in your toolbox, you’re much more likely to score big at your next or first antique auction. Remember that antique auctions take time, patience, and practice so don’t expect to score a major profitable item your first time around (or your 10th) and try to have fun anytime you attend an antique auction and work with an Indiana auctioneer for the best experience overall.













