So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Saturday, November 16, 2013

How To Buy Precious Items In Antique Auctions

By Bonnie Contreras


People enjoy going to Houston antique auctions as these are great places to find old things that are still of high quality. There are even a lot of enthusiasts who make money from it or even attend to every auction event in town. Many may not still know but there are many auctions opening everyday in cities and small towns.

Many are really fanatics of everything that is vintage and something old since these items have a certain appeal. Even so, these antiques have so much history and has a lot of story to tell that left people in awe. Whether it would be an old piece of furniture, a chandelier or a book, these items could have more value.

There are actually many auction houses available for general sales that range from furniture, clothing, jewelry and other collectibles. Although they are considered to be as something very old, individuals can sure to find them useful. More than that, buying a piece of vintage could make a person lucky as these could be the one left of its kind.

To get updates from any upcoming auction opening, anyone can check catalogue posted from online websites and published in local papers. Moreover, organizers provide pictures of rare items with their description to attract potential buyers. For those interested auctioneers, they can keep track of these antiques on when the bidding starts.

In any auction events, most would really require registration for all dealers and buyers especially during the bidding. Anyone can actually register through providing their name, contact details and the method of payment they will use. The registration will give them the right to make initial bids for certain items for sale.

For those that are somehow not confident enough to make the bidding, they can appoint a proxy to act as an auctioneer. They may also require for a small payment as they represent the buyer in the bidding process. Moreover, a minimum and maximum range for the bid is set initially to maintain a smooth flow of transaction.

Some auction events may vary with others when it comes to the payment for the selling and buying of the antiques. Some add a percentage for some of the prices which require buyers to pay more than just the actual amount. In this note, it is important to bring extra money just in case with any additional costs.

Once a buyer gets to have the highest bid, he or she gets to buy the antique and this is remove immediately from the sales. For those who might purchase a heavy and large item, the auctioneer can actually make arranges for the delivery. With this, an additional cost for the deliver charge is also needed.

Buying at Houston antique auctions indeed can be a good idea to find one of a kind items and pieces that can still be useful. For buyers, it is important to think longer terms such as securing an insurance before purchasing such valuable items. Moreover, everyone can enjoying a portion of history through these wonderful collectibles.




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