Selling your vintage or antique signs should be done with careful thought and consideration. You've put time and money into your collections, so when it's time to sell an item, you want to make sure you're getting the best deal possible. The antique sales and collectibles market was projected to increase by 5.3% in 2023, according to IBIS World. Make sure you're making the best possible deals when you work with a buyer by asking these important questions.

1. What Items Are You Interested In?

You'll want to start off your conversations by finding out the buyer is interested in the first place. With so many antique signs available, such as vintage door pulls or vintage porcelain signs, it's helpful to ask a buyer what exactly they are interested in. At Antique Sign Collector, we offer a variety of antique pieces and you are sure to find something you are looking for. Aside from general vintage signs, we offer antiques like gas pumps, neon signs, and license plate toppers. We are happy to take a look at the vintage items you are selling or help you expand your own collection.

2. What Is the Sign Worth in Your Opinion?

Another important question you may want to consider is asking what they believe the worth of your piece is. This can also help you get input on how you should price your item. You should have already done quite a bit of research yourself on how to price your items, but in some cases, a buyer may be valuing your sign at a much higher price than you did. This is why you should ask this question before you reveal the price you had in mind.

3. Do You Have Any Concerns?

This is a good question because it can help inform your plan for selling. For instance, if the buyer sees that the sign needs repairs or refurbishing, that may be something you'd consider doing to increase the value yourself. This could give the two of your room to negotiate, or it could simply give you information on how to prepare the sign better for the best deal and how to prepare other signs for bringing in a good price as well.

These are just a few questions you might want to consider asking a vintage sign buyer. If you're interested in buying or selling antiques, please contact us at Antique Sign Collector today. We buy and sell vintage signs, license plate toppers, and more!