Antique dealer

You would find beautiful old objects and furniture, buy them and then sell them to people who will enjoy and re-use them.

You'd identify potentially valuable items at sales, auctions, on the internet and in people's homes, judge their value and negotiate a price.

You'd find out more about the item or repair minor damage. You'd advertise it to collectors and members of the public, convincing someone to buy it at a higher price so that you make a profit.

You might work with a wide range of historical objects or specialise in a particular area that interests you, such as:

• Jewellery

• Glass

• China

• Furniture

• Industrial items

• Paintings

• Toys

• Books and records

• Coins, stamps and old postcards

You would:

• Buy items from salesrooms, auctions, markets, trade fairs and private owners

• Sell items to the general public from a shops or a stall in antique centres

• Negotiate purchases and sales

• Buy and sell items online

• Carry out minor restoration work

• Research the identity and value of objects

• Advise owners on the value of their antiques for sale or insurance

You could also work from home, buying and selling to suit customer orders.

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• British Antique Dealers' Association - Careers advice