How Not to Be an Antiques Dealer

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How Not to Be an Antiques Dealer

Everything I've learnt, that nobody told me

Small businesses and self-employment Advice on careers and achieving success Antiques, vintage and collectables: buyer’s guides Care and restoration of antiques Antique or vintage furniture / furniture collecting

Author: Drew Pritchard

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Language: English

Published by: Ebury Digital

Published on: 25th May 2023

Format: LCP-protected ePub

ISBN: 9781529192582


''Over the years I''ve had some incredible finds, but the one that excites me the most is the next one.''

Drew Pritchard set himself up as a dealer when he was a teenager, rooting around in scrapyards, working out of a shed and getting about in a ropy old Transit. Now he''s a leading figure in the antiques trade with an international online business, and he''s hugely popular presenter of hit TV show Salvage Hunters. But he''s still as driven by the thrill of the find as he was forty years ago.

In this engaging and informative narrative, clearly structured into practical themes, Drew reveals what it takes to start with nothing but an obsession and a dream. He shows you how to create the opportunities, establish a network, get the best out of auctions and fairs, spot the fakes, develop your eye, build a reputation, buy and sell and yes, make a profit.

Whether you are a professional dealer or an amateur enthusiast, and whatever your budget, Drew''s on a mission to show you how to enrich your life with beautiful things, that have their own unique story and that bring you joy. And then how to part with them for cash!

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