How To Collect Vintage Advertising Signs

By Amanda Baird


There are many forms of advertising that is very common in different places like billboards, newspapers, radio, television and different forms of media. However, there are numerous vintage advertising signs that are still used which can cost around more than a thousand dollars and would also depend on its recent condition. If you would like to buy any of these, there would be some tips that can help you look for it.

Before you will start to find these items, you should always know all its values and if these are already considered rare. You could check or purchase books regarding collecting these unique advertisements so that you would be knowledgeable about the things that you are searching. If your intention is only to add decoration to your room, the amount of research would depend on the present value of the collection.

It would be a good step to do a research online. Ask the online sellers and verify some details that are found in their inventory of vintage items. They may offer it at high rates, but through this, you will have the assurance of getting quality merchandise. Apply for an insurance for these things as well to be prepared whenever instances of theft and damage might happen.

There would be many websites that could contain many information about these signs. It could be seen in different online auctions that are conducted each week. You might as well attend and join some fairs regarding papers or prints. These are usually done in an annual basis in various countries that will last about three days.

Posters, prints and postcards are among the specialties of these sellers. You may inquire them if they can accept trade or random items. In dealing with them, make sure that you will have the confidence level that is needed particularly when you think an object is very interesting. The estate sales, second hand shops and other pawn shops may also be considered best places to visit.

There are many online sites that deal with vintage advertisements. All their holdings might change daily or weekly so take time to check it often for you to make bids in various merchandise. Most of them would require you to set up an account where some personal information would be asked for you.

When you think that you are that desperate already, you could place in some classified ads in different magazines or local papers that you are asking for different vintage signs. You could offer the people that you could purchase a good piece and exchange it with a better rate. With this, there will be many people who would want to get rid of some things in exchange for a good price.

Many of the papers or book sellers would also keep a certain list of all possible collectors. You could try to accompany them and find items. You can also give the seller a possible list of item that indicates the things that you want to buy. Keep records of these things especially if you wish to purchase it. Catalog all your items and take some pictures of it for you to know its value.

In due time, the price of these vintage advertising signs would greatly increase. Still, these things can be collected easier if you will take time to review matters. Plan things ahead and stand firm in every decision that you will make especially if you want to stay in this hobby.




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