Anyone Can Be Antique Dealer, Heres How I Started The Lifestyle

hi guys, been asked by a few people now how hard it is to become a dealer and could they do it and why did I start, so here is a small chat to explain why I became a dealer I talk about the lifestyle and ups and downs. hope you find it interesting.

[@JustBens]

I've only just found your channel today and watched 15 vids already! Thank You for all your work in putting videos out. its very helpful and your so positive and humble which makes it even better

[@ryanwilliams3847]

great video. I am 26 and I have loved antiques for years. watching storage hunters got me into buying and selling antiques. I love the treasure hunt too and the history that comes with the items haha

[@mitzi1726]

Thanks for sharing. I was wondering how you got your start. I love researching and searching for treasures. I started out in jewelry. I do sell a lot of clothes but my most interest is in paintings and pottery. Learn a lot watching you. Your passion for what you do is so genuine. Always enjoy hearing from you. Take care.

[@CHERYLChocolateDiamondHARBOUR]

Great video! My husband has been dealing in antiques for about 6 years. I just started selling in my booth 5 months ago. Thanks for sharing!

[@AntiquesArena]

Thank you x and good luck hun I am sure you will love it

[@plasticdirttech272]

I've loved antiques ever since i was a kid. your pitch on the lifestyle that comes with your work has me sold. i don't only lend an ear to someone who loves what they do, but how they live aswell

[@petersmith9530]

Excellent video.Very pleasing to see how much your family means to you.Respect.

[@AntiquesArena]

Thank you

[@hotiswhatiaimfor]

What a great video! Thank you for the insight. I've recently started and need all the help I can get. You've earned a new subscriber today :)

[@jayman8464]

Marie C yeah I discovered this channel bout a week ago. How brilliant is this guys manner - so helpful in vids. So much so next time we in Wales for the rugby we gonna go find his shop.

[@SofireRock1]

Love your ethics, a good mindset and positive attitude to family and work life. Sometimes we suffer not having good teachers to help us at the beginning of our journey but perseverance only makes you stronger 💪🏽 😂

[@AntiquesArena]

Thank you very much appreciate your comment x

[@LilBlighter]

Hi. I found this video very informative a really motivating. I’d like to see a further video on how you structure and run your business (sole trader/Ltd. company) and the advantages of both, business incomings, outgoings to be expected, how you work out what is profit, what sort of things can go down to running the business and how do you decide how much you pay yourself and more importantly when. I think many would appreciate this. No specific numbers of course, but maybe ideas of percentages etc. Keep up the very good work, great videos. Thank you.

[@sandrapalmer6387]

Keep up the good work with the videos. I like this one. Well done on yet another great vid xxx

[@AntiquesArena]

Thanks hun

[@sandrapalmer6387]

Antiquesarena your welcome. I love your videos and find them very educational xxx

[@pufycino1431]

I got into antiques years ago but I encountered ONE MASSIVE PROBLEM. I like to keep a lot of antiques for myself so I always have a cash problem. I find antiques more addictive than sex and drugs :) Really.

[@oharrellcoins5553]

Excellent video thank you sir.

[@anne-marieloughnane5267]

what a great presentation...

[@intrinsicgoldhoarder4327]

Thanks for the information :)

[@babydoe42]

You have just described my life here the last few years! I love my job! I love the treasure hunt. I love my freedom! When you described your day driving to anywhere you want to in search of antiques and then stopping to have lunch in a garden, sounds perfect! I so wish I had a mate that worked with me. The only thing I miss is sharing this part of my life with someone. It is nice to see and meet someone with the same interest. Too bad we live so far away.

[@AntiquesArena]

well love, if you ever want a holiday come over to the uk and spend a few days treasure hunting with us xx

[@babydoe42]

I would love to. I've never left the country. It sounds like it would be amazing! I would get to go to a boot sale with you and Sandra! I would get to meet your kids and see your house and to meet you would be a dream!

[@AntiquesArena]

well love start saving and come over for a week. largest malvern of the year is may or june will check and we can plan a visit for around that time, and you can spend the week with us and see how crazy life is haha xx

[@johnmyers7008]

Thank you for your video. I have subscribed.

[@davidtaylor472]

Great video

[@josehorta-rq1hy]

Thank you !!

[@lorisacogan1929]

You are fantastic!

[@AntiquesArena]

Thank you very much very kind of you

[@andrewgardner5354]

Hello, I'm just dipping my toes into the water, you're videos are very informative. Do you ever sell on face book?

[@Duvlin]

I believe everything he says . That’s the simple way to start.

[@dw2305]

You said the first book you bought was a millers and they aren't great, so for someone that is a beginner looking to get into antiques do you have some book recommendations that helped you in the beginning? Thanks for the video.

[@Samantha-dp3hq]

Hi, This is a great video thanks for sharing.... ☺️ I just found your channel today, as want to get into the antiques business myself.... Need all the help I can get....! ☺️

[@AntiquesArena]

Thank you Samantha. Hope you find my channel helps. If you get stuck you can always email the odd pic for advise

[@Samantha-dp3hq]

@@AntiquesArena That is so kind of you, thank you so much ☺️

[@AntiquesArena]

@@Samantha-dp3hq no probs hun

[@kitchenwithamina1901]

I have some antique

[@priyasinha1645]

It's almost hundred fifty years old of mauryan age made by French company it's made of brass I don't know where to sell it kindly help me

[@priyasinha1645]

Hello I have an antique binoculars could you please sell it

[@LoftyProduction]

Do you know Chris martin???

[@torigermain7351]

Pawn stars brought me here

[@AntiquesArena]

Thanks for the comment tori. I love pawn stars

[@torigermain7351]

@@AntiquesArena it's one of my favourite shows I find it so interesting

[@tanolirasheed1349]

I have 1 inch long half inch thick and 3/4 inch wide holy Quran hundered years old how can I sale it.

[@AntiquesArena]

Thank you for your comment. Use a local auction house is your best option

[@dang9269]

Can you make 100 k a year doing this?

[@AntiquesArena]

Some may but my honest answer is no for 99.9 percent