Outdoor & Garden Ideas
Guide To Purchasing Antiques
Antiques are a great way to adorn your rooms. But there are several things to consider before you buy that rare antique item that you have been looking for so long.
Antiques can be any collectible item that has aesthetic value and is approximately 100 years old or even more. Grand clocks, pianos, jewelry items, vintage fashion, silverware, ivory or Faberge eggs are just some examples of desirable antiques. People have their own particular preference for different antique pieces, such as antique clock or antique Chinese porcelain etc.
The first thing to consider is the originality and history of the antique you intend to buy. As rare antiques come at higher prices, you would not want to be fooled by fake replicas. Many antique sellers often put up retouched items for sale. But antiques look best when they are not refurbished though you should not buy items with defects. It is the originality that makes an antique item precious.
Before buying you must do proper research on the antique item. The internet is the best place to do research on antique items as it can provide valuable information regarding global antique prices and the history of antique items. You should also be careful about antique reproductions. If you are new and have not done proper research, it will be difficult to tell the difference between a reproduction from the original. Antique pieces should show some wear and tear and these small details are something to look out for. If the item looks flawless than it probably is not an authentic antique.
The best places to buy antiques are at antique auctions. Buying from a reputable auction house or an antique store will ensure that the antique collectible is genuine, as it should also come with certificates of originality. To get that coveted item you should visit the antique auctions regularly. Garage sales are also a good place to buy as you may often get rare antiques at a very cheap price, but do make sure that it is original. Though the internet is a useful source of information, this is not the case when buying antiques online. A first hand look at the antique product is not possible on the internet and the website photos often hide the defects and deficiencies.
Proper care and maintenance should be taken to preserve antique items for ages. When buying an item, gather information about proper antique storage and antique preservation methods. Items should be kept in moderately humid and cool places. Direct sunlight should be avoided. The antiques should be handled carefully. Excessive cleaning sometimes ruins the originality of the antique.
First-time buyers can also buy general antique guides for research and guidance on starting their antique collection. Guides on specific antique items are also available.
23 of 51 Review For Yukon 3.2m X 3.2m Pop Up Gazebo
Carolyn ( 2020-May-12 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
One the hole it is ok. I had a lot of trouble with the centre joining uprights. They would not click into place on the roof or floor no matter which way up they were. Spent over a hour and a half with the first centre joining upright before giving up and making it do with the way it was. It would have been nice to have a few more options on the walls for fixing shelves.
Carolyn ( 2020-Jan-09 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Really poor quality. Brought two. Both painted badly, screws don't sit flush and had to re-drill two holes to allow bolts to pass through. Actual wood parts cut really well just assembled and painted badly - looks like a speedy production run with lack of quality control. shame. Lovely chairs if only the finish matched! Will be sending them back.
Graham ( 2020-Sep-27 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Really pleased with garden furniture and also delivered earlier than planned. Thanks
Joelle ( 2020-Apr-27 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Bought as a gift for mothering Sunday. Really pleased with it and looking forward to enjoying sunny days sat in them
Lorraine ( 2020-May-15 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Lovely looking bench. Sturdy and well made and very easy to put together. I managed it on my own and I'm a middle-aged housewife - so its got to be easy!
Ghia ( 2020-Sep-15 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
These are small, but I don’t understand the bad reviews because they’re as described. I love them, I bought some small plants from ikea and painted the frame with chalk paint so it matched my accent wall. Works perfect for me!!!
Eilidh ( 2020-Jan-29 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
A little smaller than what I had expected but still super cute!
Claire ( 2020-Jan-13 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Excellent used all summer A little low for some people to sit on Great relaxing set to have a sit and a drink
Mary ( 2020-Mar-18 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Modern, easy to move around, love it. However the warning sticker on the glass top table does not come off easily and leaves full square glue mark on glass. Also in description when buying it stated “ parasol” which I took to mean table would have hole for one, it doesn’t .
Anonymous ( 2020-May-17 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Lovely bench. I thought the colour would be more vibrant but that’s ok with me as I’m going to paint the bench anyway. Solid bench
Stephen ( 2020-Jan-24 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
It’s awesome!! We had our first guests the other night since we have this swing, they were amazed how pretty and comfortable it is. Moreover, it makes our deck look much fancier;) We definitely recommend it.
Jenny ( 2020-Feb-29 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Bought 2 of these to sit side by side in my garden border. They are exactly as shown & described, a lovely quality & good weight. I really like that they have drainage holes (so many garden pots don't) as I like to put flowers & shrubs direct into the pot. They make a nice feature in the garden & I'm really pleased with them.
John ( 2020-Jan-22 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
The large one is sold separately! The small ones are tiny- but work perfectly in this small space!
J. ( 2020-Sep-26 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
These pots are amazing. They are light weight and look like a true ceramic pot. I bought the big size ones and the plants look great in them. Great addition to the garden.
Amy ( 2020-Sep-24 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
So cute. Love the bench. Took a bit for me to realize the extra bolt was to hold the funky but that held things in place. When you use it and turn it and use to meet up w the other bolt, it isn’t as frustrating.
Janet ( 2020-Jun-15 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I absolutely LOVE these. Target is selling them for 80. They are a bit confusing to hang box doesn’t come with any instruction... I used a small drill bit to drill the hole then tapped the plastic anchors into the wall screwed the stylish brass screws into the anchors by hand. The screws don’t have any notches to use a screwdriver or drill on.
Amy ( 2020-Mar-11 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Great size, and soft close hinges are amazing!! Great colour and it’s 100 water tight. Easy to put together. Highly recommend !
Susan ( 2020-Sep-06 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Brilliant storage and bench. Struggle to put all our shoes away but great for the ones we tend to use more frequently. Bench is brilliant for the kids to put their shoes on. Not too high for our 3 and 7 year old.
Brad ( 2020-Feb-16 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Great value for money, made out of stone so it is heavy and will definitely stay in place. Got the grey colour which looked exactly like the pictures. Extra plus for the drainage holes.
Derek ( 2020-Jul-10 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
It is smaller than it appears! Difficult to store high-tops in the small shelves. But it looks quite decent and can hold 10 pairs of shoes. So go for it if you are looking to shelve only that many pairs or will be using it as a supplementary to a main shoe rack
Gwendolyn ( 2020-Feb-27 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
LOVE THEM!!!!! I USE THEM FOR STORAGING THE DOGS PLAY TOYS AND STUFF. THE DOG IS UNABLE TO OPEN IT OR UNABLE TO DISTROY IT...
Fe ( 2020-Mar-21 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Lovely looking bench. Sturdy and well made and very easy to put together. I managed it on my own and I'm a middle-aged housewife - so its got to be easy!
Keith ( 2020-Jul-06 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
We bought this ages ago and have used it a lot. It is now set out on the patio of our new home and we are looking forward to many more days in the garden using it.