Choosing a Future Antique Item
Nick Besson

Defined Tag: Future Antiques.

What is new today, will become an antique tomorrow. This is true especially for rare and valuable items that are in demand, yet low in supply. Yet, it's not so simple. Does the item have value enough to be resold for a higher value than when it was first acquired? What in this current time, will become a "real" antique in the near or distant future? Let's look at what makes an item rise in value and become an antique of the future.

So, why is something commonly bought collectable?
* Fastest thing I think of is - they are a limited edition or limited in the amount created
* They are produced in quantity but only for a short period of time
* The are a throw away item like a newspaper or a pez
* They occur as a result of a major event
* They might be a totally new breakthrough in technology at the time
* They declare a time, as in, the spirit of something
* Something that was once mass produced but has a very remarkable design

Now what accessories could be collected or be a collection that transforms into an antique for the future? Here are a few brief examples.

* Bamboo - One item that seems to have a long lasting quality is bamboo. You can find it in furniture and in basket weaving both of which usually have high tensile strength. Many unique items can be created with bamboo. Very durable and long lasting yet unique in many cases.
* Bottles especially perfume bottles
* Dolls have always been seen as collectable but how about Doll Houses
* The infamous Potter (Harry Potter) items
* Button Watches...now that is something to research
* Certain chairs some made from antique wood
* Toys that bring back memories from childhood
* Some Purses and handbags
* Miniature plastic figures, like a lord of the rings figure for example

Knowing what makes an item worthy of being an antique of the future requires imagination, but it also takes some "investors instincts" to actually hit the button right on this one. One thing is for sure, antiques will always be collected and bought, as long as there are people who treasure a particular item and are willing to spend money to acquire them.

Nick Besson is an antique lover who likes researching and collecting antiques. He has been collecting antiques for a decade now, and also writes articles on antiques for websites..