Locating Genuine Antique Furniture Conroe

By Cynthia Wood


Many people buy and collect antiques such as paintings, ceramics, jewellery and furniture. Many of these items are rare and will have a high value and some caution should be exercised when you are making any purchases. If you are looking for genuine antique furniture Conroe there are various places to buy from and a little research should be done.

You can buy antiques from various places and it is important to buy from a trusted seller. Dealers are trading in many areas and these professionals are a good way to find and purchase items of furniture. A professional dealer will be experienced and knowledgeable and they can source items for you if they do not have what you are looking to buy.

You can also buy your pieces from a reputable auction house and there are many sales each year that include furniture. The auction company will publish a list of lots that are available and you can choose the ones that you wish to bid on. You can either attend the sale in person or you can make online or telephone bids.

If you buy from an auction house you will also have to pay a commission on any pieces that you buy. The commission varies with each auction house but it is usually between ten and twenty percent of the sale price. After purchasing your items you will also need to collect them and transport costs should also be factored in to your budget.

You can also buy your pieces of furniture from a private seller in Conroe TX and this avoids having to pay any commission. When you purchase any antiques privately you should have the piece authenticated by an expert. Over the years there have been many counterfeit items offered for sale due to the high value of some pieces and some people have made expensive errors.

The internet is also a good place to buy from and there are a large number of sellers to be found on the web. The sellers will list their items with a photo, full description and the asking price. Some caution is needed when buying online if you can not inspect the item and it is always preferable to contact the seller and arrange to view the piece when possible.

When you have purchased a piece it is important to keep the payment receipt and any paperwork relating to the item. If you need to return a piece or sell it in the future the paperwork and purchase receipt will be needed. The majority of dealers will not buy a piece if you can not prove ownership and auction houses will not enter it in to a sale.

It is essential that your pieces of furniture are insured for their full replacement value. Standard home insurance polices may not cover antiques and most polices will have a pay out limit. A better option is to insure each piece for its full value and there are specialists insure high value pieces.




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