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Some antiques and collectors fairs are world famous
trading events, with reputations for superb quality items that
can be found in enough quantity to satisfy even the most ambitious
collector.
From
Europe's largest antiques event in Newark, Nottinghamshire to the
small, monthly fairs like Malvern in Worcestershire.  Fairs
are a must for anyone with a passion for antiques and collecting,
and especially for those with interior design skills or interests.
Professionals
and non-professionals should check out the excellent events staged
throughout the UK, America and Europe. Fairs are a great shopping
experience, and the depth and breadth of goods on offer is simply
amazing. Antique fairs are where devoted collectors go to find that
special item or the final elusive part of a collection that they've
been looking for.
An
antiques fair makes for a wonderful day out where everything you
need is at hand, including food, drink and toilets and where you
can look through everything on display, in your own time.
Be
aware - that dealers always expect you to ask for a discount
and make sure you always haggle.
Look
for a price ticket on the item that interests you, many of them
have a code below or beside the price, which is the sellers indication
of what discount they are willing to give. Common sense should tell
you that a price code means a discount is available.
Make
sure you check our top ten tips for
buying antiques and check the antique
auctions calendar for antique auctions, antique shows, art and
craft shows, trade shows, fairs and farmers market listings in the
UK and USA. Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Montana, Utah, Colorado,
Wyoming, North Dakota, and South Dakota.
Remember;
never pose as trader. It could mean you lose the legal consumer
protection you have as a private buyer.
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