The Idea:
Buy and sell antique items and collectibles for a profit
How it Works:
An antique dealer loves history and collecting and enjoys sharing that love with others. Antique dealers usually start with objects they have collected personally and develop a specialty around a particular time period, country or type of item. When selling antiques, the history and "story" behind the piece is almost as important as the piece itself. If you can identify antiques and become good at sharing their history, you can make a great deal of money in this interesting career. This gig is suitable for part-time weekend work or can be developed into a full-time business.
How Much Can You Make:
Depending on what objects you specialize in, you can easily earn a full-time salary of $40-100,000 working less than full-time hours each week with this gig.
More Information:
Check out the books in our bookstore about Becoming and Antiques Dealer