Perfect Antique Chandelier Collections

Maybe you have shopped for chandeliers before or maybe this is your first one. Either way, you will want to make sure that you are being extra careful when you shop for an antique chandelier. If you are not an expert in antiques, you may find that determining whether or not something is legit can be difficult. There will be chandeliers that will look like antiques but they are anything but antique. Sometimes this is simply by chance but there are times when a chandelier is made to look like something it is not, therefore taking advantage of the unsuspecting buyer.
You do not want to become the unsuspecting buyer. In order to make sure that you are shopping smart for your next chandelier purchase, you want to study. Pick up a few books on antiques. They do not have to be specifically on chandeliers but making sure that you read some stuff directly related is advisable.

Sometimes, there are certain things to look for that can be applicable to any antique. For example, there may be a finish that we started using ten years ago and you can recognize it by sight. If the antique chandelier were legit, it would not have that finish on it. Sure, it could have been the real thing but simply "repaired" by someone, but then it loses its value and no longer becomes something that you would want. If you are going to spend big money on an antique chandelier, you want to make sure that you have the best of the best.

Something else you will want to do is to research your sellers. Simply talking to some people who also collect or sell antiques might be able to clue you in on who has a good reputation and who has a bad reputation. Sometimes people will earn a bad reputation for no good reason, but then again, you should always be safe rather than sorry, especially when it comes to your money.

Another way to research a dealer is to search their name or their company name online. This is something you would want to do, even if your searching for something like an antique wardrobe. You might just be surprised with what you find. If there are many complaints or legal action taken against a particular person or company, you will easily find it.

Once you have finally found the perfect antique chandelier for your needs, you want to make sure that it is being cared for properly during transport. If you are picking it up, then this is completely up to you. If the company is shipping it to you, it would be a wise idea to inquire as to how they package the chandelier and how they ship it. You should also make sure that you are given a written policy as to how they handle lost, stolen or damaged items while it is in shipment.

All of this may take you a little more time but it will be well worth it. An antique chandelier is not a toy and it is certainly anything but cheap. Protect your investment by taking all of the right steps and you will be happy with your new chandelier.