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Old Crystal chandelier: How not to get duped



An ‘old’ crystal chandelier is quite easy to come by. And, it’s also rather easy to get duped while buying this dream possession. There are many ways in which you can get cheated.

Well, here are the strategies on how not to get duped in the transaction.

THE TIPS TO BEAT THE DEALER

Simply toy with these pertinent posers.

1. Why would anyone at all part with an old crystal chandelier?

It is in rare instances that any one does away with an old crystal chandelier. This lighting accessory or the gazing ball has a timeless value. It has a history and a tradition.

After all, it also possesses the valueless touches of people many of who are long gone. Their genes are preserved intact on the very surfaces of these designer items. These are therefore scientifically also valuable.

2. What are the proofs that it is a genuine old crystal chandelier?

The getup of the item would be such that you won’t have any inkling as to its actual status. There would be scratches or the color would be peeling off or there may also be the stamp of a renowned manufacturing firm.

There are also cases when you would be supplied with a list of the previous owner or owners along with their phone numbers. These names serve as testimonials. When you ring them up, you will be apparently satisfied as to the veracity of the claims of the dealer. But who knows, these contacts are ‘doctored’.

In other words, they are the phone numbers of people who are contacts of the dealer. They will definitely furnish you cooked-up stories about the history of that dream item you are wishing to possess.

3. So, how do you go about hunting for the old crystal chandelier?

Have patience and play it cool. Don’t show too much of interest on the chandelier. Just get hold of the details, rather cursorily.

Then check them out with phone calls to get their addresses. Now plan out visits to the contacts on random bases; have face-to-face interactions; critically analyze their claims; study their body languages and eye contacts while communicating.

Next you need to further cross-check the details with the police department. This is important so that you don’t face any litigation on allegations or charges of owning a stolen old piece of art.

Finally, you are ready to go for the kill!

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