February 8, 2010
How to Find an Antique Clock in the Right Style and at the Right Place for You
Are you able to still get an antique clock at the right price? With the falling markets and home prices around the planet more folk are seeing their wealth they have assembled deteriorate before their eyes. If possible, try to read a collectible antique clocks guide before you even think about making a purchase.
Smart backers are cashing in their stocks and bonds and purchasing tangible assets. Assets they can essentially see and touch which will increase in price and edge against inflation. One of these desirable assets is antique clocks and with the gigantic and sundry amount on the market and places to buy them, from General Antique Shops, Auctions, and Classified adverts to cite a couple this paper will aim to help decide where you will purchase your clocks from. Classified ads.
There are 2 main points to pay attention to when scanning thru the local or nationwide classified advertisements. There are, as in all trades and sorts of business underhand folk that place little advertisements without announcing that they’re ‘trade’ unlike real clock dealers, they don’t seem to be well informed horologists and sell thru the classified section in the belief there’ll be no comeback, when you later discover on closer inspection your clock isn’t as publicized. Be careful of the beautiful retired old couple selling a clock which has been in the family since Noah built the ark and had just stopped running as you walked in the front door. Be aware of the traveling distance. I have wasted many hours and gallons of fuel viewing clocks which have been over exaggerated by eager sellers on primary telephone chats. Notwithstanding these drawbacks, there are bargains to be had at this time as the credit crunch takes hold and folks need money.
Always remember the golden rule. Ensure the clock the vendor is selling is theirs to sell before parting with any money. Always get a signed invoice, which ideally should include a good description of the clock, obviously saying any identifying marks, particularly maker’s name on the dial or identifying marks on the movement.
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