Find Bargains on a Wisconsin Antiquing Trip

By: Donald Rumesfuld
Submitted: 2008-07-01 17:54:34
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When you think of antiques, what makes your heart soar? Jewels? Books and prints? Furniture? Carpets? Paintings? There's no doubt that antiques possess qualities that makes modern merchandise pale in comparison - qualities like exquisite craftsmanship, character, attention to detail, and timelessness. Similarly, American items that are considered to be antiques - the older items you might find at estate sales and auctions - are youngsters when compared with Wisconsin antiques.

If you collect antiques or are an antiques dealer, you really haven't lived until you've gone on a Wisconsin antiquing trip. If you're taken aback by thoughts of the expenses associated with such a trip, it may be time to think again. By connecting with others who have experience in Wisconsin antiquing and by employing the right strategies, you can find the treasures of a lifetime at bargain prices. Here are five tips to ensure success:

1. Rely on the experience of others. If you're new to the Wisconsin antiquing scene, hook up with others who have practical knowledge about finding the best Wisconsin antiques. There are Wisconsin antiquing trip tours specifically designed for those who are looking for a great selection at great prices, so take advantage of their expertise. Even if you have been antique shopping in Europe before, it's refreshing and enjoyable to travel with others who share your interests.

2. Look out for reliable online antique shops: buying and selling antiques from online antique stores make for a wiser idea than wasting your time and money out. You can work on your hobby from the convenience of your home with the minimum investment which just requires you to have a PC and an Internet connection. Here, you can not only shop for antiques at great price but also book them without any hassles.

3. It's all about timing. If you go on a Wisconsin antiquing trip during the peak season, you can forget about finding bargains. When's the best time to travel? As is the case in the United States, the Wisconsin antiquing business is slow from the latter part of November through Christmas. If you time your trip correctly, you'll be finding bargains in Italy while everyone else is at the mall.

4. Plan ahead for shipping. You don't want to have to drag your purchases around from country to country, and you probably don't want to deal with the hassle of declaring everything when you come through customs on your way home. It's best to use a trusted shipper in each of the countries you visit and complete all of the customs paperwork at that time. Better yet, it you use a tour company that specializes in Wisconsin antiquing trips, they will arrange to have all of your items (and those of others in the group) shipped to their warehouse, where you can pick them up stateside.

Donald Rumefuld is an Online antique Business Support Executive for foxriverantique who provides detailed information on antiques and collectibles and on online antique shops

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