Collector's Guide
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The Most Expensive Books of the USSR: Prices for Rare Editions
Many collectors say that the rarest and most expensive books of the Soviet era are sometimes found in the most unexpected places. Some valuable copies are brought from paper recycling centers or even found in landfills. This happens because many people are unaware of the real value of the old books gathering dust in their homes.
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How to Determine the Value of an Antique Book
Book collecting is a field of collecting centered around books. The main question faced by both novice and experienced collectors is determining the real value of a particular edition. The market forms its own valuations, but how can one understand what a specific book is actually worth?
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Features and Advantages of the Antiques Business
The antiques business is fundamentally different from other forms of commerce. While the desire to make money is at the core of any business, in the world of antiques, that's not enough. Here, a love for the items themselves—works of art, objects of material culture, and antique pieces—plays a key role.
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How to Appraise an Antique Book: From Economics to Ex-Libris
Antiquarian book collecting is a sub-field of collecting centered around books. However, determining the value of an old edition is no simple task. The market operates by its own rules, and to understand how much a particular book might be worth, one must turn to basic economic principles.
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The World of Antiques: From Vintage Items to Priceless Artifacts
An antique gramophone from the turn of the 19th-20th centuries still works perfectly. Its characteristic crackle of the record allows you to feel the 'taste of time,' unlike the perfectly clean modern recordings. This feeling of touching the past is one of the main values that antique items hold.
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How to Determine the Value of Antiques: From Material to History
Why do some antique items cost a fortune, while others, similar in appearance, are valued at pennies? This question often arises for those who encounter the world of antiques. For example, two samovars might look almost identical, but one will be worth $100, and the other — $1000.
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The Secrets of Masonic Orders: A Collector's Guide
Freemasonry, or the movement of free masons, is shrouded in numerous secrets, making its paraphernalia particularly appealing to collectors and investors. The primary interest lies in the signs and orders, which are not only collectible items but also potential objects for investment.
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Where and How to Profitably Sell Antiques: A Collector's Guide
The sale of antiques is geared towards three main groups of people: professionals for whom it is a source of income; collectors who sell surplus items to expand their collections; and ordinary people who want to sell items they have at home. Regardless of the category, it is essential to pay attention to security issues before listing an item for sale.
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Schmuckfunde: Brosche von Anna Sui, Vintage aus Japan und eine hochwertige Imitation
Auf einem Trödelstand des Chatuchak-Marktes, inmitten eines Haufens kaputter Sachen, wurde eine interessante Brosche entdeckt. Obwohl ein Cabochon fehlte, erregte das Schmuckstück Aufmerksamkeit durch seine „Aurora Borealis“-Strasssteine, die ihm einen besonderen Retro-Chic verleihen.
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Antiquitätenkauf auf eBay: Mythen und Realität
Die Frage, wo man Sammlerstücke gewinnbringend kaufen und verkaufen kann, ist immer aktuell. Eine der größten Plattformen, eBay, ist im Laufe der Zeit von Mythen umwoben worden. Es hat sich die feste Meinung etabliert, dass die Plattform aufgrund des hohen Wettbewerbs zu teuer geworden ist und es unmöglich sei, dort noch etwas Wertvolles zu einem guten Preis zu finden.
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Films About Antiques: From Documentary Investigations to Crime Dramas
There are many films dedicated to the theme of antiques and collecting. A special place on this list is occupied by domestic, predominantly Soviet, motion pictures. In these unstable times, watching such films can be a real balm for the soul, allowing one to immerse oneself in the atmosphere of the past.
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Antike Goldmünzen zum Schrottpreis kaufen: Ein Leitfaden für Anleger
Der Kauf von Goldmünzen ist eine Möglichkeit für die Altersvorsorge und die finanzielle Absicherung im Alter. Diese Methode schließt andere Anlageformen wie Immobilien oder Aktien nicht aus, sondern ergänzt sie. Der Hauptfokus liegt auf dem Erwerb von antiken Goldmünzen zu einem Preis, der dem Metallwert (Schrottwert) möglichst nahekommt.
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Die Ethik des Antiquitätenhandwerks: Zwischen Geschäft und Moral
Das Antiquitätengeschäft ist nicht nur ein Business, sondern vielmehr ein Handwerk, das nicht nur Wissen und Können, sondern auch Liebe zum Handelsgegenstand erfordert. Viele Akteure auf diesem Markt wachsen aus Sammlern heraus, anfangs angetrieben von einer Leidenschaft für eine bestimmte Richtung oder für das Altertum im Allgemeinen. Das unterscheidet sie beispielsweise von Verkäufern von Waschmaschinen, die ihre Ware nicht unbedingt lieben müssen.
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Leitfaden für angehende Antiquare: Wie man ein Geschäft von Null aufbaut
Viele fragen sich, wie man in das Antiquitätengeschäft einsteigt, besonders mit begrenzten finanziellen Mitteln. Im Gegensatz zu wohlhabenden Personen, die Händler und Spezialisten einstellen können, stehen Anfänger vor anderen Herausforderungen. Es ist wichtig, von Anfang an zu verstehen, dass es in diesem Bereich kein leicht verdientes Geld gibt. Erfolg kommt durch Wissen und harte Arbeit, und der Verdienst hier ist das Ergebnis von Kopfarbeit.
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Investing in Numismatics: From Modern Coins to Ancient Rarities
Investing in numismatics is, in essence, the buying and selling of money. As of November 15, 2019, there was a significant price gap in the precious metals market: the gold-to-silver price ratio was 1 to 84. This factor has a direct impact on the numismatic market.
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Analyzing the Product Range in the Antique Business Using the Boston Matrix
The antique business is based on a simple principle: buy as cheaply as possible. If an item is acquired at a low price, profit is almost guaranteed, and it can be sold one way or another. Sometimes it's more profitable to buy a cheap item outside of your main specialization than an expensive one within your field.
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How to Start an Antique Business in Europe: A Beginner's Guide
Let's consider a scenario of a person with a medium income and a starting capital of several tens of thousands of euros moving to Europe to open a small antique or vintage business. Serbia has been chosen as an example—a country where moving can be considered more of a relocation than emigration in the classic sense.
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Six Basic Rules for Investing in Antiques
Investing in antiques and cultural artifacts is a special type of investment, primarily aimed at novice investors. The ultimate goal of this approach is to build a comprehensive investment portfolio that will appreciate in value over time.
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Collecting: Status, Investment, or an Incurable Disease?
Collecting is a complex and multifaceted topic that touches upon personal aspects of life and memories. It is not just the technical side of the antiques business, but rather a debate where opinions often diverge. What is it really: a confirmation of status, an uncontrollable passion, a kind of illness, or simply a hobby? Most likely, this phenomenon combines all these aspects.
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