| Antique Oriental rugs have become highly | | | | |
| sought after and highly collectable. In fact | | | | There are so many types of antique Oriental |
| it is said the antique Oriental rugs are a | | | | rugs that you'll want to specialize in a type |
| better investment than investing in the stock | | | | that interests you. Which styles of rug do |
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| | | | quickly gain skills that will make you a |
| 1. In the Beginning Don't buy | | | | superior buyer. Over time you'll build an |
| | | | amazing collection of antique Oriental rugs. |
| Now I bet your thinking that's a dumb tip if | | | | |
| I'm in the market for collecting antique | | | | 6. Buy An Old Rug |
| Oriental rugs. That's because in the | | | | |
| beginning you have no idea what you are | | | | Start by buying a cheap old worn rug. You can |
| looking for. Take time to learn before you | | | | take this rug home and put it through the |
| buy. | | | | test. Find out about the textures, weaving |
| | | | process, and everything else you can. Don't |
| 2. Buy Books | | | | spend much on it because you are going to |
| | | | dissect it. |
| Begin by purchasing one or more of the | | | | |
| collecting books available. Buy as many as | | | | 7. Start Shopping |
| you can afford to buy. They are an invaluable | | | | |
| resource when identifying antique oriental | | | | Now that you've done some reading, found a |
| rugs and they provide a host of other | | | | style to specialize in and your feeling a |
| information on Oriental rugs. | | | | little more confident, you can start looking |
| | | | for your first real purchase. Many antique |
| 3. Use Online Resources | | | | stores, carpet dealer, and auction houses |
| | | | will have antique oriental rugs. Don't forget |
| Supplement those books with online resources. | | | | about what's available online. Have a look |
| There are many sites offering information on | | | | around. If you find something that interests |
| antique Oriental rugs. Do a quick search and | | | | you drop the site an email or phone them. |
| you'll have enough sites to keep you busy for | | | | |
| quite some time. | | | | 8. Check Auction Houses |
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| 4. Look at Rugs | | | | Once you get a little experience you'll want |
| | | | to check out some of the well known auction |
| Now that you've gained some general knowledge | | | | houses like Sotheby's or Christies. Once you |
| it's time to start having a look at a variety | | | | know what you are looking for there are some |
| of antique Oriental rugs. Visit shops that | | | | great buys to be had purchasing this way. |
| sell them and begin by trying to identify | | | | |
| where they're from, their age, and their | | | | Antique oriental rugs will only go up in |
| material type. This process will better | | | | value over time. Think of them as an |
| prepare you for having the ability to | | | | investment into your retirement fund. |
| recognize an antique oriental rug that has | | | | Following these 8 tips to buying antique |
| value. | | | | Oriental rugs will ensure you make sound |
| | | | investments. |
| 5. Specialize | | | | |