Insider’s Guide to Antiques, Art and Collectibles Book

The Insider’s Guide to Antiques,

Art and Collectibles

By Sylvia O’Neill Dorn

“If you understand the techniques and tricks of the trade of dealers, auctioneers, and appraisers, you will be more of an equal and less of a victim when buying or selling your treasures.”

“Caveat emptor, byword in the ancient Roman marketplace, is no less valid today.  Whether you’re a casual flea market browser or a serious collector – Let the buyer beware!  And being a wary buyer means being knowledgeable.  Not only are the unethical out to fleece the naïve, but even reputable dealers employ methods you must understand to have a fighting chance when purchasing or selling antiques, art and other collectibles.  Here, for the first time, the author breaks through the conspiracy of the collecting world.  She tells you where the experts get their information, how to crack the dealer’s price code and get a discount, when a ‘free’ appraisal is too costly, when to eliminate the middleman, and when ‘limited editions’ are unlimited.”

This book is in Very Good condition!  It has a nice cover, great binding and clean pages. This book was previously a library book and is protected with a plastic jacket.  The inside of the front cover has been taped at the binding, but the binding is in good condition. 334 Pages, Copyright 1974, Hardback with dust jacket, 5 ½” x 8 ½”