Antiques offer an attractive investment
Antiques may offer a good opportunity for many investors in the face of financial instability.An increasing number of buyers are looking for secure ways to invest their money, as alternatives to challenging markets and low interest rates, and antiques and fine art are coming to the forefronts on many people's minds as such a place to invest.Tracey Hodges from the Thames Valley Antique Dealers Association (TVADA) warned that buyers must not enter into the market blind, and should take advice and do their research before making an investment.She advised buyers to use a registered dealer and "buy the best quality that you can afford".She also suggested that investing in antiques was doubly beneficial because owners would be able to enjoy the beauty of their investment while it increased in value.Ms Hodges commented that the antiques market was currently steady, and that now was an ideal time to invest.
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