| When you think of antiques, what makes your | | | | 2. Look out for reliable online antique shops |
| heart soar? Jewels? Books and prints? | | | | : buying and selling antiques from online |
| Furniture? Carpets? Paintings? There's no | | | | antique stores make for a wiser idea than |
| doubt that antiques possess qualities that | | | | wasting your time and money out. You can work |
| makes modern merchandise pale in comparison - | | | | on your hobby from the convenience of your |
| qualities like exquisite craftsmanship, | | | | home with the minimum investment which just |
| character, attention to detail, and | | | | requires you to have a PC and an Internet |
| timelessness. Similarly, American items that | | | | connection. Here, you can not only shop for |
| are considered to be antiques - the older | | | | antiques at great price but also book them |
| items you might find at estate sales and | | | | without any hassles. |
| auctions - are youngsters when compared with | | | | |
| Wisconsin antiques. | | | | 3. It's all about timing. If you go on a |
| | | | Wisconsin antiquing trip during the peak |
| If you collect antiques or are an antiques | | | | season, you can forget about finding |
| dealer, you really haven't lived until you've | | | | bargains. When's the best time to travel? As |
| gone on a Wisconsin antiquing trip. If you're | | | | is the case in the United States, the |
| taken aback by thoughts of the expenses | | | | Wisconsin antiquing business is slow from the |
| associated with such a trip, it may be time | | | | latter part of November through Christmas. If |
| to think again. By connecting with others who | | | | you time your trip correctly, you'll be |
| have experience in Wisconsin antiquing and by | | | | finding bargains in Italy while everyone else |
| employing the right strategies, you can find | | | | is at the mall. |
| the treasures of a lifetime at bargain | | | | |
| prices. Here are five tips to ensure success: | | | | 4. Plan ahead for shipping. You don't want to |
| | | | have to drag your purchases around from |
| 1. Rely on the experience of others. If | | | | country to country, and you probably don't |
| you're new to the Wisconsin antiquing scene, | | | | want to deal with the hassle of declaring |
| hook up with others who have practical | | | | everything when you come through customs on |
| knowledge about finding the best Wisconsin | | | | your way home. It's best to use a trusted |
| antiques. There are Wisconsin antiquing trip | | | | shipper in each of the countries you visit |
| tours specifically designed for those who are | | | | and complete all of the customs paperwork at |
| looking for a great selection at great | | | | that time. Better yet, it you use a tour |
| prices, so take advantage of their expertise. | | | | company that specializes in Wisconsin |
| Even if you have been antique shopping in | | | | antiquing trips, they will arrange to have |
| Europe before, it's refreshing and enjoyable | | | | all of your items (and those of others in the |
| to travel with others who share your | | | | group) shipped to their warehouse, where you |
| interests. | | | | can pick them up stateside. |
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