الاثنين، 21 أغسطس 2017

Where To Find Vintage Glassware Collectibles

By Michael Fisher


For those who love to collect, there are many different places to find desirable items. Vintage glassware collectibles are very popular and some can be quite rare and valuable. Knowing the best places to find them is part of the fun in having a hobby like collecting.

Have a look at local antique shops where they are certain to have glassware. Most dealers are excellent at locating specific items, or at least pointing buyers in the right direction, if they do not have it on site. Be sure to bargain with the shop keep when deciding to make a purchase as most items can be obtained for less than what is displayed on the sticker price if the buyer is willing to try and bargain a bit.

Watch for garage sales by checking the newspaper or online classified listings. Grab a map, mark the sales and head out to find treasure. Most of the good items tend to go to the early birds, so to avoid disappointment, set out early to find the best selection. While there is no guarantee this will turn up vintage glassware, it is a lot of fun and can result in some wonderful finds.

eBay and Amazon are popular online resources. Not only can buyers search in every corner of the world, great deals can be found. Aside from not being able to see the items up close and personal, it is considered a reasonably safe place to obtain goods. Some sales are at a fixed cost while others can be an auction style sale and could result in a great buy at a low cost. Fragile and heavy items come with shipping costs which can be hefty depending on the delivery destination, so always factor that in when considering this type of resource.

In most areas, there are options for buying and selling locally online. There are many community sites that allow sellers to connect with people interested in what they have for sale close by. Because it is a more local sale, it is possible to see the product in person before making the decision to buy.

Thrift and second hand stores can offer a great variety of vintage items. With new items arriving often, it is a good idea to check back regularly. Items at these stores are usually available at a low price. If there is a particular item that is desired, ask the staff to keep a look out for it.

Another idea for finding old and interesting items is at church sales, or, rummage sales. These are a lot like garage sales and offer a diverse variety of items for sale. The items are usually donated and can generally be obtained at a very low cost.

There are a lot of options when searching for items. Many of these ideas can also be used when collectors find that they have duplicates of a piece or items that they no longer want to keep as a part of their collection, and they can offer them for sale to other potential buyers.




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