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Ten Caveats For Buying Collectible Antique Or New Art Clocks
1. Go online and even to museums and see what is out there, the prices, and how they look. Most websites will describe the clock and a museum may even have a detailed brochure. Online is more for newer licensed art clock buying which also generally rise in value along with the artist whose art is on the clock.
2. Shop with more than one dealer. Talk to many and collectors as well. Most of them are generous and will share your enthusiasm.
3. Check online and see what has sold in the past and at what price. Buy prudently but with confidence.
4. You may find that it is worth paying a little more for a guarantee. Sometimes the label might be a reproduction and the case might not be the original. Remember, you will likely pay more for the clock that is in excellent condition and less for the clock in fair condition. If it is a reproduction, that does not mean it is not a collectible clock. In the old days of clock collecting, one-of-a-kind clocks were the anchor product. Now clock collectors everywhere look for licensed art image clocks of great artists, cartoonists, and the like.
5. If the clock has a label or signature of a well-known clockmaker or once belonged to a celebrity, the value will be much greater.
6. Don't forget the additional costs you may incur once you have purchased the clock. There may be transportation fees (for larger clocks), restoration fees, insurance fees, and cleaning and maintenance fees. And of course almost all will have shipping fees. If ordering online, look at the weight of the clock or if it is not mentioned, ask the vendor the cost of shipping if it is not shown at checkout.
7. Always have a caveat emptor attitude. Most dealers are honest, but be careful not to become a victim of an crooked one. They are out there. Always ask for a written guarantee that specifies you can get a refund if any claims turn out to be untrue. Most will offer one but if not, it's best to go elsewhere.
8. Buy from a clock dealer or someone who sells more than one or two clocks. Most antique clock dealers will focus on clocks. When buying newer artsy clocks, the vendor may sell other items, but has more than a few clocks in stock. In other words, the vendor is familiar with the clock and the artist.
9. If the clock is an antique or old, it should be lubricated by a professional at least every five years, and overhauled every ten years.
10. If care and instructions of the clock are not mentioned on the website (if buying online) ask the vendor for them, or how care should be taken.
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A new sort of clock collecting has evolved; art licensed wall and novelty clocks by Rick London who founded LT Superstore and Londons Times Cartoons Rare Cartoon Desk & Wall Clocks By Rick London, and
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