| Are you looking for a new career? | | | | Get to know the shop owner, you can pick his or her |
| I know I was when I was laid off from my job. The | | | | brain for whats selling right now. After you leave jot |
| job market stinks right now and I had to do | | | | down some notes on what you saw, prices and |
| something fast. Then I was watching television the | | | | such... we are just getting a feel for things right now. |
| other night and saw a show about antique pickers. | | | | After you get an idea on whats hot, drive around |
| It's called American Pickers and I really love that | | | | your local area and keep on the look out for old |
| show. | | | | houses or barns that might have items you are on |
| I got to thinking, if they can do it why can't I. So I | | | | the hunt for. This is just one way to find antiques. |
| did some research on the business and started | | | | Antiquing or junking as it is also known can be hard |
| immediately. There are a few things that we need to | | | | work but is also lots of fun. Other places to find |
| know when we start out on our new adventure, so | | | | items to buy are at household auctions,storage |
| lets get pickin. | | | | auctions, garage sales and the internet. |
| The first and most important thing that you need to | | | | Try to specialize in certain items and really learn |
| learn is value. If you want to learn how to become | | | | about them, you will become an expert in no time. |
| an antique picker this is very important. If you do not | | | | After you buy a few items go back to your local |
| know what something is worth when you buy it, | | | | antique shops and see if they might be interested in |
| how the heck can you know if you are getting a | | | | your new finds. If they are not, you can sell them on |
| good deal or not. | | | | eBay or other online auctions. |
| A good place to start is at your local antique shops. | | | | There are many other pieces of the puzzle for |
| Pick a few places close to where you live and | | | | antique pickers to learn, this is just the start. Read all |
| browse. You will get a good idea what things sell for | | | | you can about antiques and collecting and you will |
| and what is hot. | | | | have a good start. |