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Title: Getting Good Deals on Antiques and Collectibles
By: Laura Evans

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Getting Good Deals on Antiques and Collectibles

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It's not difficult to find good deals and steals on your favorite antiques and collectibles. Antiques and collectibles shows provide buyers and collectors with the opportunity to see a large amount of diverse merchandise in a single setting. Running anywhere from one day to a full week, antique shows attract local dealers, dealers within the region and in some cases, from throughout the country. Better still, most dealers at antique shows are willing to entertain a certain amount of negotiating, which adds to the thrill of hitting upon a good find.

Finding Antique Shows

Antique and collectibles shows are easy to find. Start by conducting a search for antique shows on the Internet and include your city or state to limit your findings to shows you can easily attend. You can also scan newspaper classified ads or visit your local antique store for copies of free antique trade publications that list shows in your area. When you’re searching for events online, check to see if the show’s Web site offers ticket discounts.

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