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Antique
dealers buy and sell antiques and collectibles.
As an antiquarian who could treat a wide range of objects or specialize in a particular area, such as jewelry, glass, furniture and porcelain. Their work may include: · Purchase items from salesrooms, auctions, markets, trade fairs and private · Sale of articles for the general public in stores or places in the old centers · Negotiation of purchases and sales · Buying and selling items online · Carry out minor restoration work · To investigate the identity and value of objects · Advise the owners the value of their antiques for insurance or for commercial purposes.
Key Skills · a passionate interest in the items you deal in · willingness to research, study and learn from others · knowledge of antiques – either broad general knowledge or specialist knowledge of one area · negotiating skills · good judgement and the ability to make quick decisions · Business sense and a good sales technique.
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