Antiquing for Dummies (Miniature Editions for Dummies

by Ron Zoglin, Deborah Shouse

An accessible guide to mastering the skills necessary for foraging at a garage sale or visiting a fine antique shop. A handy guide to evaluating quality in antiques and bargaining with dealers, plus tips on what to expect at auctions.

Genres: Reference

128 pages, Hardcover

First published April 27, 1999

Reviews

[Jeannie · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am a BIG fan of the Dummies series.I own 10 of them and have probably read twice that, but this one was definitely for beginners and not for me this far into my journey. Great reference and helpful links to more reference resources.

[Calvin Charge · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very informative. Great starter book on antiquing. Mentions lots of other books and periodicals for more detail on specific subjects within the antiquing world.

[Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a good general information book on antiques. It covers identification, price, where to find, and how to care for a wide variety of antiques. I read this not out of an interest in antiques, but because I do professional repair and refinishing of things that may be close to antique age, if not actual antiques. I recommend the book to anyone who likes antiques, or who just likes to go to yard sales, thrift stores, or "junk" places. You might come upon a really good piece that you would have previously passed up.

[Carey Henderson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great, simple tips on what to look for when your out shopping at antique stores & flea markets. Very easy to follow. Great reference source.

[Nancy Hunter-braunston · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very informative. Great for antiquing hobbyists.

[Renee Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

What was in this book was totally unexpected! :) Pleasant surprise!