Genuine Antique
Posted in rugs on 10/06/2008 12:26 am by admin
Genuine Antique
how to tell if antiques are genuine or fake?
So, I’m an avid antique collector. I tend to just buy from antique stores and whatnot, however, I occasionally shop online, but I’m very cautious since it’s easy to be scammed online.
I was searching on ebay, and I found this piece for sale that is simply irresistible; but, I’m paranoid about buying it. It’s a little over 300 years old, and I find it hard to believe that something of that age is being sold for $35.
I read the seller’s feedback, and all of it was positive, save for three neutrals; and they were only neutral because of late shipment on the seller’s part. All the rest was very positive.
Is there any way I can tell if this truly is an antique, or just a fake, save from buying it and having an expert examine it?
Do an ebay completed listing search for the item. If there are any similar that have been sold recently it should come up. If there is a huge diparity in prices you can be guaranteed that it is a fake.
Also do a general net search to find more information on the item and what similar ones have sold for.
Customer Says Sell Her Genuine Antique Rare Art Deco Vintage 1940′s Ring “SEE VIDEO”
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09/05/2010 at 11:13 am
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