Great old furniture finds Finding a bargain. It could be you if you know how the auctions work and how to spot a deal. Dispel the clouds of mystery surrounding antique buying and live auctions with veteran bargain-hunter Norm Wobschall s tips on antiquing for fun and profit. You can find a beautiful piece of furniture at auction for a fraction of its antique store cost. You ll have to know how to spot diamonds in the rough, though, and you ll also need to learn some of the basics of furniture refinishing to polish your gem to its full potential.
Auctions are the time-tested way to buy and sell antiques.
But the highest bidders don t get any money-back guarantees. Once the auctioneer says sold, they own the piece that s why it s important to arrive early enough to fully examine any items you may be interested in. Things to look for. When you re examining a piece of furniture, there are a few things to pay attention to. Finding matching pieces may prove impossible, so you may have to replace them all if one is missing.