AntiqueSpotLight.com
A directory for antiques and collectables.
BUYING
Buying & Conditions
This web site is an information source and contains lists of antique traders shops. All of the shops listed are included on the merits of the individual traders web sites, the appearance and content and the type of stock etc.
All of the transaction are between the visitor and the antiques trader. No responsibiltiy is taken for the integrity of traders listed on this site.
Buying antiques should be a pleasant experience but simple precautions should be taken in exactly the same way as with any other purchase:-
1. If the item is valuable ask for a condition report or alternatively ask if it has any repairs or damage.
2. Ask for details of date, provenance etc.
3. Check to see if the seller has a returns policy.
4. Ask for a seperate receipt to be sent by post. Ask for dates etc to be included on the receipt. Do not enclose the receipt in the parcel.
5. Check that the goods can be fully insured.
All of these checks are straight forward and a good antiques trader will not mind supplying any of this information, simply because he will want you to return another day!
