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| 1. In the Beginning Don't buy | | | | 6. Buy An Old Rug |
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| 2. Buy Books | | | | are going to dissect it. |
| Begin by purchasing one or more of the collecting | | | | 7. Start Shopping |
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| 3. Use Online Resources | | | | auction houses will have antique oriental rugs. Don't |
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| 4. Look at Rugs | | | | Once you get a little experience you'll want to check |
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| There are so many types of antique Oriental rugs | | | | investments. |
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