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Before you call any house clearance company Call Foxtons, we will call out to the property at your convenience and pick out all the items we can sell and pay you there and then in cash. You will be surprised at what we will buy.

We will buy vintage clothing, costume jewellry, bric-a-brac, retro furniture, pictures, old watches, coins, gold, silver, china, items from the 50, 60s, 70s, old toys. We will buy anything old or vintage we can sell.

We will happily look through and pick out antiques & collectables from various locations including cluttered houses, garages, lofts, or basements, even if it takes us all day. We do not mind getting dirty.

We guarantee to find items you would never have thought were worth money.

Give us a call even if you think the house clearance items are worthless. You have nothing to loose!

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Not sure what you have? Then call us! You will be surprised at what we actually do buy. Our pre house clearance staff are very knowledgeable and will pick out items you would have never guessed were otherwise saleable.

Antiques as Investments

While many would view seeing antiques as an investment an odd proposition, their worth as such has been proven repeatedly. In the current economic climate, with recovery from the recession and credit crunch still ongoing and inflation extremely high, many are being more conservative in their spending and less willing to buy expensive items. However, with the rarity of antiques and zeal by collectors to continue buying them, antiques have shown time and again that not only do they ultimately retain their value even if there are occasional drops, but that they also typically continue to rise in price.

Buyers' Market

The economic crisis has meant that many collectors are no longer able to afford new pieces, leaving many antiques dealers desperate for sales as items grow dust on their shelves. Auctions too have seen a downturn and many individual collectors have found themselves in need of cash, with no choice but to sell some of their collection. This has temporarily created a buyers' market, allowing those with the money to purchase new items and the ability to dictate price. Previous recessions have seen antique prices fall, before rising to new heights after a period of recovery, making now the perfect time for those looking to make a profit in the antiques market to buy and sell for a profit later on.

Collectors

Antiques can also be a relatively safe investment due to their high demand. There are a limited number of good pieces as there is a high threshold for becoming an antique. They must survive for long periods, being well looked after, which automatically creates a scarcity, ensuring they are better able to retain their value. Also, given the enthusiasm and desire by collectors to buy more, there is always a market for their sale. Although this market may occasionally lessen as collectors run into financial problems, the desire remains, ensuring that the market ultimately recovers. Finally, unlike other investments that are intangible, such as shares and mutual funds, antiques are able to give their owner enjoyment before being sold on. Even antiques, such as tables, can be used before being sold on, provided they are well looked after.

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