Hello Everyone,
I would like to ask you if is it better to fix the pottery/ceramic items /cracks, missing colour, etc./ if you want to sell it or is it better to leave the item as it is and leave decision on the buyer. My point is, where the profit should be higher in general?
a) crack + fix = higher price
b) cracked = lower price, but no fix
Thank you.
Well,, You are thinking in the right direction !! Antique values can change rapidly so you have to know your market !! Lets say you were looking at art pottery to both sell and collect,, maybe you like Roseville pottery !! The first thing you need to do is to check ebay sold prices and see what people are actually paying !! Its only worth what someone is willing to pay !! Learn which pieces and types are hard to find and would therefore bring a fair profit !! Study colors and styles that are selling best !! Then gear your buying toward those types !!
And remember,, age does not translate into value !! It can be old as the hills but if no one wants it ,,, You lose !!
And I would be happy to help you get started !!
Thank you, Martha /I hope, I have figured out your name properly 🙂 /
I am based in Ireland and as I wrote, I am starting my collection now. I am focused on England pottery manufacturers at the moment. I like Royal Doulton Slater style and have bought a couple of vases already. It is what I collect. They are in good condition but I have bought a few things in thrift stores and charity shops and there are some cracks and missing colour issues. It is why I have started this discussion – I am not sure if I should fix it or leave it as it is if I would like to sell it.
I think, it would be wise to follow your advice for resale – leave it as-is.
Regards,
Pavol