Archive for the 'Hobbies & Crafts' Category

How do I research the value of an antique silver tea pot ?

Thursday, December 24th, 2009
cocovan asked:


I bought a silver tea pot service (with tea pot, sugar bowl, and cream bowl) at a yard sale. I would like to research its value on my own. What resources do I use ?

PRESTON

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Is there a metal antiquing or oxidizing solution for home use for crafters?

Wednesday, November 25th, 2009
Kitty C asked:


I have various non-precious metal charms and jewelry findings I would like to oxidize so they are darker and not shiny. Metals include brass, copper, bronze, nickel, tin, tibet silver, pewter, etc.

The oxidizers I have found seem to be marketed towards professional jewelers and for gold and silver, and have hazmat warnings.

ELLIS

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New to Antique collecting and garage sale shopping. How do I find nice antiques?

Tuesday, May 12th, 2009
googoodollsss asked:


Sometimes I see things that look like Antiques, but I’m not really quite sure if they are. Some things don’t have dates on them. What are items to look for at garage sales that can be antiquey. Any websites that do appraisels? Im pretty open to collecting anything. Please let me know. Thanks!

MONROE

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What category should I ask about antiques under?

Friday, February 6th, 2009
DEE asked:


I have some antique jewelry and accessories I have questions about but I’m not sure there is a specific category I should list my questions under in Yahoo! Answers. I’ve browsed through Arts & Humanity as well as Society & Culture and their subcategories are kind of vague. Any suggestions?

LEWIS

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How To Buy and Sell Antiques For Profit - Any Full Resource Guide?

Saturday, January 31st, 2009
Lia A asked:


I’m researching information on buying and selling antiques for profit (how it’s done, what qualifies as antique, the legal aspects, etc.) and am looking for an all-in-one guide or website that covers it in greater detail. Any information you can provide would be helpful. Thanks.

ELTON

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antiques?

Saturday, January 17th, 2009
=] asked:


my sister and i are interested in collecting and selling antiques… is there anything we should know? what sorts of things would sell well at auctions ie what is collectible? to begin with we are probably not looking at spending over $100 AU on items until we learn more about it. any ideas/suggestions/tips would be greatly appreciated! thanks

ERVIN

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