Hunting for Artifacts and Antiques2559747
Treasure hunting has been my life for decades now. Of course, I do not imply treasure hunting like Indiana Jones or some pirate's hidden chest of gold. I hunt for antiques and artifacts and whilst my search does not take me to faraway exotic lands, I do find myself in some fascinating places. And while I have not gotten rich, I have found many beneficial items.
In the starting, my treasure hunting started at nearby antique shops. 1 thing I quickly discovered is that antiquing is a world all to itself. Initial off, I quickly realized that I required a tremendous quantity of knowledge to know what was valuable and what was merely old junk. Many online resources can educate you on the most sought after items and make you more informed as to what is truly collectible. Of course, no one is going to become an professional at all of the myriad categories and individual products that individuals collect, but great sources will give you at least a broad concept of what to look for when searching for antiques and artifacts.
The subsequent thing I found is that antique dealers do not like to be treated as though they are operating a big yard sale. These individuals spend a great deal of time filling their shops with what they consider to be valuable and worthy items. If you walk in and offer a couple dollars for something that is obviously valuable, you may discover yourself unable to purchase anything. Antique dealers are severe about their things and do not like to be insulted. Negotiation is typical and totally acceptable, but try to do so from a win-win viewpoint.
Antiquing is fun and very interesting, but it certainly does need a depth of knowledge to have genuine success. So I do some hunting for real buried treasure pretty frequently. Like I stated, I do not go into the jungles or ancient ruins hunting for valuables - I just go to my garage, grab my metal detector, and merely choose a spot to scan. I have found old Civil War artifacts like bullets and buttons and of course lots of change and jewelry. Often although, I use nothing but my eyes to hunt for artifacts like arrowheads, pottery shards, and uniform badges. All it usually takes is a bit of research on historical websites and of course, a lot of patience. You would be shocked at how beneficial some thing as simple as a piece of Native American pottery can be to a museum.
