How to Buy Antique Dollhouse Furniture
It's easier than ever to find antique dollhouse furniture. Even the most avid collector can find treasures on the Internet and at "Antiques Roadshow" type sales. What's "antique" to one buyer might not be antique to another, but generally speaking, dollhouse furniture that's 100 or more years old may be considered antique dollhouse furniture.
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Browse eBay and other auction sites. You'll find antique dollhouse furniture here, many of them from foreign countries. Read ads carefully and ask to look at extra pictures of the item. Make sure that the item will be packed, shipped and insured properly. Don't take a chance on having an antique item being sent cheaply and without insurance.
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Attend estate sales to find antique dollhouse furniture. Check your local paper or Craigslist.org for estate sale listings. Some estate sales offer pictures of the items to be sold. If you do your homework, you can find unusual items here. Also scout out old-fashioned auction houses because they sometimes feature estate items.
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Go to antique and collectible shows like the Long Beach Antique and Collectible Show in California. Although these shows require a lot of time and footwork, they'll be well worth it because you'll get to examine potential items before buying, unlike eBay.
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Check sites like "Diane's Dollhouse Collectibles" for information about antique dollhouse furniture. You'll also want to check antique stores, particularly in the South and Midwest, for older dollhouse furniture.
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Consider where you'll keep the dollhouse furniture in your home and how you'll care for it. You'll need to keep it dust free and away from direct sunlight. Also keep it out of reach of children and pets.
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