| When you think of antiques, what makes your heart | | | | 2. Look out for reliable online antique shops : buying |
| soar? Jewels? Books and prints? Furniture? Carpets? | | | | and selling antiques from online antique stores make |
| Paintings? There's no doubt that antiques possess | | | | for a wiser idea than wasting your time and money |
| qualities that makes modern merchandise pale in | | | | out. You can work on your hobby from the |
| comparison - qualities like exquisite craftsmanship, | | | | convenience of your home with the minimum |
| character, attention to detail, and timelessness. | | | | investment which just requires you to have a PC and |
| Similarly, American items that are considered to be | | | | an Internet connection. Here, you can not only shop |
| antiques - the older items you might find at estate | | | | for antiques at great price but also book them |
| sales and auctions - are youngsters when compared | | | | without any hassles. |
| with Wisconsin antiques. | | | | 3. It's all about timing. If you go on a Wisconsin |
| If you collect antiques or are an antiques dealer, you | | | | antiquing trip during the peak season, you can forget |
| really haven't lived until you've gone on a Wisconsin | | | | about finding bargains. When's the best time to |
| antiquing trip. If you're taken aback by thoughts of | | | | travel? As is the case in the United States, the |
| the expenses associated with such a trip, it may be | | | | Wisconsin antiquing business is slow from the latter |
| time to think again. By connecting with others who | | | | part of November through Christmas. If you time |
| have experience in Wisconsin antiquing and by | | | | your trip correctly, you'll be finding bargains in Italy |
| employing the right strategies, you can find the | | | | while everyone else is at the mall. |
| treasures of a lifetime at bargain prices. Here are five | | | | 4. Plan ahead for shipping. You don't want to have to |
| tips to ensure success: | | | | drag your purchases around from country to country, |
| 1. Rely on the experience of others. If you're new to | | | | and you probably don't want to deal with the hassle |
| the Wisconsin antiquing scene, hook up with others | | | | of declaring everything when you come through |
| who have practical knowledge about finding the best | | | | customs on your way home. It's best to use a |
| Wisconsin antiques. There are Wisconsin antiquing trip | | | | trusted shipper in each of the countries you visit and |
| tours specifically designed for those who are looking | | | | complete all of the customs paperwork at that time. |
| for a great selection at great prices, so take | | | | Better yet, it you use a tour company that |
| advantage of their expertise. Even if you have been | | | | specializes in Wisconsin antiquing trips, they will |
| antique shopping in Europe before, it's refreshing and | | | | arrange to have all of your items (and those of |
| enjoyable to travel with others who share your | | | | others in the group) shipped to their warehouse, |
| interests. | | | | where you can pick them up stateside. |