2006-10-08 11:30:44 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Home & Garden ➔ Other - Home & Garden
When buying antiques, the price on the ticket is not what the dealer expects to get. Do some research and get an idea what the furniture is worth, then make an offer. Normally, haggling isn't done in the UK but with antiques it's ok.
If you want to cut to the chase, ask the dealer what his best price is; best price is the lowest he will accept, If you still think it's too expensive, walk away and look elsewhere.
2006-10-08 11:38:01 · answer #1 · answered by ceecee 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, it is a genuine Chippendale made out of matchsticks as a wedding present from King Herod to Alfred the Great.
I should go into work tomorrow morning and photocopy my a**e 100 times and pin the copies on every notice board in the building.
Then I would tell the boss to stick his job and keep my backpay and pension because I am going to get $100,000,000 from the British Museum for my furniture and most likely get to sh*g the fit one from Friends.
Mind you it could be a copy and worth approx 50 pence at auction.
Tough Call, eh!
2006-10-11 15:42:13 · answer #2 · answered by Earwigo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Ask a local expert to call see if he is interested if he offers you a price then it has value go to the library and get the millers antique book out it will give some sort of idea unless you have an idea of price they are out to rip you off robbers in suits or you could put it in a local auction house
2006-10-09 01:24:07 · answer #3 · answered by Psycho Dave 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Take a picture of it and go to an antiques dealer. See what they have to say. Some dealers will charge for an appraisal.
2006-10-08 18:38:37 · answer #4 · answered by kny390 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You need to elaborate on what it is, it's age and condition!
2006-10-08 18:32:46 · answer #5 · answered by TashaLou1978 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would not know, I am not David Dickinson!
Mind you I would not want his orange skin!
2006-10-08 18:42:37 · answer #6 · answered by Rebz 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
hi i can if you email me a few pics
2006-10-08 18:48:24 · answer #7 · answered by catherinemeganwhite 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
nope it is post 1850 and was mass produced junk burn it
2006-10-08 18:32:35 · answer #8 · answered by joleen19842006 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
yes i can
2006-10-08 18:31:41 · answer #9 · answered by wisecrack 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋