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Are you passionate and knowledgeable about antiques and/or collectibles? If so, this idea may be right up your alley.
An antique/collectibles finder ... well ... finds antiques and collectibles. And then sells them. There's any number of purchasers you can target with your finds including antique shops and interior decorators as well as individuals looking for pieces of their homes. You WILL need to know your stuff though.
Your search for antiques for resale will involve frequenting not only other businesses that sell antiques but also scouring flea markets and garage sales. Many a jewel has been mistaken for rubble. And don't forget deceased estates. Check your local newspaper for advertisements for these types of sales and auctions.
You could also extend your scope of operations by accepting assignments from dealers and decorators to find specific pieces.
And don't just confine your search to your own backyard. You can specialize in, say, Chinese or French antiques and make buying trips to China or France (or wherever) two or three times a year.
Hmmm.... not a bad way to make a living!
Useful resources:
WEBSITES:
About.com Guides to:
Antiques Shopping
Buying and Selling Antiques
BOOKS:
Garage Sale and Flea Market Annual: Cashing in on Today's Lucrative Collectibles Market
by Sharon and Bob Huxford
Trash or Treasure Guide For Buyers: How and Where to Easily Sell Collectibles, Antiques and Other Treasures
Found around Your House and Neighborhood
by Tony Hyman
How to Make $20,000 a Year in Antiques and Collectibles
without Leaving Your Job
by Bruce Johnson
Money from Antiques
by Milan Vesely
All of these titles were found at Barnes & Noble online.
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