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Three Steps for Starting an Antiques, Art or Collectibles Business (9/5/08)
So you want to start your own antiques, art or collectibles business? And you’re sure you have what it takes. After all, you’ve been collecting those antique yo-yos and turn-of-the-century (that’s turn of the 20th century) bikes forever. You know a quality chiffonier when you see it. You live, breathe and talk antiques.
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18 Things Worth Knowing about the Business of Antiques and Collectibles (7/22/08)
In case you didn’t know:
* There are more than 41,500 antiques shops/dealers in the U.S.A.. according to the “2008 Business Reference Guide.”
* Many antique shops have sold for 20% of annual sales plus inventory at cost. This is a rule of thumb and not applicable to all antiques shops.
* Most antiques shops are started by collectors.
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Controversial Housing Bill Includes Provision to Tax E-Commerce (6/29/08)
While both house of Congress have been working with dispatch to pass a massive 630-page bill to aid homeowners facing mortgage default – on June 24 an amendment was slipped into the legislation that would have a marked impact on Internet commerce for collectibles, antiques, as well as for small businesses.
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Work With the Trends in the Antique, Collectible And Fine Art Markets (6/14/08)
 It’s come up upon the first year anniversary since I published my book and launched the 31 Club, and naturally, I’ve been thinking about the past year. I’ve shared a lot of my expertise with blooming enthusiasts, and it does my heart good to see many of you doing things you never thought you could do.
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SUVs – A Tax Benefit for Collectors (5/30/08)
Did you know that large sport utility vehicles (SUVs) are classified as trucks and subject to truck safety requirements? For income tax purposes, they do not qualify as passenger vehicles and are exempt from the luxury-auto dollar caps.
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Terminology III: How Old Is It? (4/24/08)
 In the world of collecting, like in anything else, there’s a language used by insiders. From video gamers to traders in the stock market, talking the talk is half the battle. Whether collecting is your hobby or your profession, knowing how to navigate “collector speak” is a useful tool of the trade.
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When is the Right Time to Sell? (4/8/08)
 Daryle Lambert’s 31 Club Blog
Whenever you make a great buy, how much profit should you hold out for? No one can tell you the answer to that question on every purchase, but I can give you some suggestions.
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Spring Has Sprung in the Antiques Markets. Are You Ready? (3/23/08)
 Daryle Lambert’s 31 Club Antique & Collectible Wealth Builders Blog:
Get your best fitting shoes out, because the season for Antiquing is about to begin. The number of events will start picking up which means the treasures we hunt will be harder for just the few to find.
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