A potential buyer should first carefully note the condition of the majolica. Chips, cracks that go through the piece, and crazing may be hard to accept. Glazing that is dull, or does not conform to the outline of the design, or that looks heavy and over painted, is not going to enhance a collection. Inexperienced collectors who cannot spot a repaired piece when they see one, or who don t know if the piece is reasonably priced or not, would do well to deal only with a dealer they can trust. Some collectors will buy only perfect pieces.
Most collectors recall making trips and bringing home a piece of majolica as a prize.
Or many enjoy using pieces of majolica to express hospitality. Most of all, there is delight in arranging majolica throughout the house, so that each view of beauty and whimsy will bring a new sense of excitement and pleasure. Collectors can become familiar with the works of different manufactures by making frequent visits to antiques shows and auctions and observing as much as possible. But it is also mandatory to learn the marks of the various factories, or to recognize the undersurface glazes in the event of no markings. More research is needed to interpret markings of painted numbers and strokes on the undersurface, as well as the underglazing itself.