Selling Antique Lighting

If you have learnt the trades of selling and buying antique lighting, then you realize that you can make plenty of money especially for the buyers of collectors of antiques. I have some friends who make a fortune in this line. However, this does not mean that it will work for you. There are factors which you need to consider.

You should not quit your job yet. Just because you have sold a rare light and made a good profit, it does not mean that you will be successful. Any business will take time to grow and prosper. Take one step at a time. You may encounter some disappointments along the way. What happen if you are not working when misfortunes fall upon you? You have nothing to lay back on. When the business starts to show some good signs and prospects, then you can think about making it as your primary income. Selling vintage items is not going to make you rich overnight

When you sell your collectibles such as lamps, shades, wall mount or chandelier, you have many ways to market them. Carefully study the options. By choosing the right channel, you can ascertain that the business will flourish. Always stick with one that you are confident of. If you have been selling on eBay, then sell these vintage lights on eBay first before you try other options. Then slowly try the next channel such as consignment. Get as much experience as you can for these marketing channels. They will be your valuable asset.

There is no secret formula to be successful in antique lighting business. You need to try a few ways to sell them and find out which method is the most profitable. Through your own experience and your peers' mistake, you will have a better chance to succeed. Always stay update with the current trends of the industry and be alert with your deals.

Dan Johnson's Antique Lighting Museum

Antique lighting is the main attention item for Dan Johnson's antique lighting museum. You will see many kind of vintage items such chandeliers, mini pendants, sconces, table lamps, bulbs, glass or cranberry shades. Some of these can enhance the beauty of your furniture in your home or office.

Being an historical and classical person, I think by bringing the old collectibles of various illumination can return us to the past of life. Nowadays, I think it is difficult to find such as museum which can offer a wide range of rare lighting. Dan Johnson is one of the finest museums which has many selection of vintage lights and lamps. I bet you will enjoy the trip there.

You can view their antiques online at http://www.danjohnson.com or just visit the museum in 7 Route 28, Orleans, MA 02653. If you like these old lights, you can buy them also. I'm certain that they will treat you very personally and give the best service that they have been recognized for.

List of items that are available at the museum:

• arts and crafts, deco, gas/electric, two and three arm/drop, four or more arm/drop, hanging domes, and very rare chandelier.
• collectible lighting marked Chase.
• nautical, whimsical, very rare antique ceiling mounts.
• bird, deco, flower, holophane lead crystal, all white glass, etched, frosted and/or cut shade, opalescent colored shade, gas, kerosene and oil conversion electric, arts and crafts, interesting collectibles, and very rare antique pendants.
• single arm, multiple or single arm holophane, holophane type shade, single, and very sconces.
• hard to find direct wall mounts.
• arts and crafts, deco, holophane, jeweler's, nautical, whimsical, and rare table lamps.
• candelabra.
• outdoor post.
• porch lamps.
• rare shades.

Dan Johnson's antique lighting museum is not limited to light but it also exhibit miscellaneous collectibles such as door stops and spoons. If you are looking for ideas for your dream house, then visit the place. I think you will able to find something there.

Antique Lighting Dealers

When you think of antique lighting, they probably comes to you as old lamps or vintage bulbs. They have high value because of their historical background such as the Victorian. Some of these lights are very hard to find. Some will have higher price tags than the rest because they are much older.

Owning a prized artifact such as rare chandeliers may require the help of antique lighting dealers. They have the knowledge and expertise in dealing with antiques. They also provide valuation apart from selling and acquisition of these valued possession.

So the next time you plan to buy an old lighting fixture or conduct an antiquing, you start with the antique dealers. You can browse at what they and maybe you may find one that suit your style.

Sometimes, these dealers may request for professional opinions from their peers especially when they want to procure a certain rare lighting or after they have made the purchase. This is known as an upraising service.

Since they have been doing this trade for a living, you can safely assume that they know the old lights inside out. Today, many of them join the national trade association of the antique industry. One of them is known as CINOA. Many dealers join CINOA. It is an alliance of antique and art associations which comprise of members from 19 nations. It has more than 5,000 antique dealers.

The dealers know very well about different aspect of lights that existed during the nineteenth century. Each of them has a detailed expertise on different categories of vintage lighting. One may be an expert as Victorian lamps. Another may know so much about the rare Edwardian chandeliers.

Should you need professional opinion before you invest in any collectible light, you can always refer to them. As I mentioned earlier, they offer upraising services to their peers. You can ask for their service to verify your purchase. This will prevent you from paying higher that the market value. You will find these services helpful when you attend garage sales or auctions. You will have an advantage before the events start because you already have sought advice from the dealers.

Usually, if you buy any antique lighting from them, you can almost be certain that they are genuine. They can be considered as the safest source for your collectibles.

Antique lighting dealers can help in you in many ways. Seek for their help especially if this is the first time you buying rare items. If you want a safer purchase, then buy directly from them provided they have something that match your style.