Investing in Antiques
Antiques might not be the most conventional way to make money. But if you know what to look for, they can provide potentially impressive returns over the long term. Of late, with the stock markets not doing too well, many people consider alternative investments such as antiques, art, jewelry, etc. as part of their portfolio. As with stocks, an individual antique or work of art could perform far better than average. And several indexes show that art prices are not correlated to stock prices. So, when your stocks are down, your art might be up, helping to reduce volatility in your overall investment portfolio. Some investors jump into collectibles with both feet, assuming they can make their fortune in a world filled with schemes, con artists, and fraud.
Finding a Good Deal
There are all sorts of reasons why people are willing to sell items for less than they are potentially worth. Sometimes, they simply don’t know an item’s true value. Other times, they just desperately need the cash. Estate and yard sales, along with flea markets, often hide massive profit potential.
Tips for Investing in Antiques
- Number one tip is buy from a recognized dealer! A dealer who has a presence & whom you can trace. To avoid the possibility of buying fake antiques, it is always better to buy antiques from well-recognized dealers.
- Another tip to invest in what you like the most. In order to successfully invest in antiques and art, you must have an interest in them. Even if this is a very basic admiration, that can be cultured into a connoisseurship. In the worst-case scenario, even of the Antique you bought doesn’t give you a good return, at least it’ll not lose value like other items & in the meantime would provide you unmatched experience.
- Look to buy pieces that are in demand. Following market trends would always be beneficial.
- Many items even if costly to begin with, escalate further. Invest in rare and unusual items.
Plan Long Term
Always remember that Antiques has low liquidity. In short, they aren’t something you buy now and sell next week (unless you have a ready buyer) but that also doesn’t mean that you can’t make money. Research has shown over the years that antiques are a wonderful asset class, in the sense that there is a painting, art, etc. for every purse. They can provide monumental long-term returns hence always have a long-term horizon.
Investment Options
Investment options depend on several parameters, some of them being item itself, quantum of investment, time period of investment, current & projected market conditions, supply-demand situation of market, etc. You are most welcome to visit our outlets, have a look at our collection and then make your decision. If you are from a different town/country then Contact Us to discuss the different investment options & we would be glad to help you.
