The Art of Buying and Selling at Flea Markets

The Art of Buying and Selling at Flea Markets

by Barry Berg
The Art of Buying and Selling at Flea Markets

The Art of Buying and Selling at Flea Markets

by Barry Berg

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Overview

Flea Markets are considered one of the most democratic institutions around. A man wants to sell something, he pays a small fee for a space in an outdoor parking lot or a farmer's field, brings his own table, puts out his wares and he's in business . . . this is frontier capitalism.

This guide is for all collectors and dealers who want to gain access to the universe of antiques and collectibles sold at flea markets, antique malls, or on the Internet. Author Barry Berg discusses what it really means to sell and buy in this arena. He provides tips on making the most of your efforts whether you are a collector or dealer. This handy resource guide gives advice and useful tips to beginners wanting to start a collection or a business dealing with collectibles.

This book is a "must" for all who enjoy spending hours on end browsing the flea markets and finding those wonderful treasures.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9780786753857
Publisher: West 26th Street Press
Publication date: 03/04/2013
Pages: 90
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.19(d)

Table of Contents

Preface4
Introduction15
The Flea Market16
Getting Started: Choosing A Category20
The Art of Buying21
Your First Purchases22
The Negotiation23
Etiquette and Courtesies28
My Three Best Tips on Buying34
Buying Collectibles As An Investment38
The Art of Selling41
The Set-Up44
How Much to Sell For? (And How Much to Pay?)47
Telling A Story50
Values, Ethics, and Moral Obligation53
A Word on Nazi, Racist, and Other Offensive Items57
The Discourteous Customer60
Preparedness: A Final Checklist63
A Taxonomy of Value. What's It Worth?67
Environmental Values97
Local Environment103
Human Environment107
eBay and Technology117
eBay Procedure119
A Word on eBay--Buyers Honor All Bids!126
E-Tips127
Other eBay Benefits129
The Other Side of the E-Coin133
Epilogue137
About the Author144
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