Advice for Beginning Antiquers

1. Advice for Beginning Antiquers
By: Krista Madaio

2. Advice for Beginning Antiquers
Krista Madaio works as a consultant in New York City as the director of global philanthropy at
Global Citizen. Alongside her career, Krista Madaio assists her mother in running Summers
Cottage, where she draws on her love of antiquing.

3. Advice for Beginning Antiquers
Antique collectors, often called antiquers, enjoy a hobby that introduces them to history through an
extensive array of items. Technically, any object older than 100 years is an antique. Popular items
for antiquers range from historical documents to clocks and furniture and often include nostalgic
value.

4. Advice for Beginning Antiquers
Sometimes, however, it may be difficult to distinguish between an antique and an item made to
look like an antique. Beginning antiquers may want to focus on a particular type of item to help
avoid this mistake.

5. Advice for Beginning Antiquers
You can prevent being conned into paying a lot of money for fake antiques by taking time to read
and research, learning about everything from construction materials to historical finishing
techniques.

6. Advice for Beginning Antiquers
It may also help to seek a group of experienced antiquers from whom you can learn. Often, antique
store owners will gladly share their knowledge as well, especially during slow sales times.