Selling Oriental Rugs the Smart Way

Selling Oriental rugs can be a tricky business, and there are several things a seller has to be aware of to be able to accurately assess the market value of the rug. Some of these factors will be the quality, the country where the rug was made, the condition of the rug, the age of the rug, the demand for the decorative appeal of that particuliar rug, and the market for this type of rug in general.

Selling Oriental rugs can be profitable, but the rags to riches stories are few and far between in this business. There have been a lucky few that have found authentic Oriental rugs at a steal, normally because the seller did not realize the value of the rug. However, keep in mind that this does not happen very often, and most people selling Oriental rugs make a small amount, and sometimes nothing, on a sale. The demand for these rugs fluctuates, and the value of a rug may go up or down.

When selling Oriental rugs, quality plays a big part in the market value of the rug. If there is fine quality craftsmanship in the rug, it will have a higher value than a rug that is not made as well. Some people believe that counting the knots on the rug will tell the quality, but the experts say this is not true. Different designs require a different number of knots, and there are great quality rugs with under a hundred total knots, just like there are cheaply made Oriental rugs that may have two or three hundred knots. Selling Oriental rugs means that you should understand the difference between high quality Oriental rugs and ones that are not good quality.

The country of origin for the rug plays an important part in the value of the rug. Anyone selling Oriental rugs should know what to look for to discern the true origin of the rug. If possible, get authentication and verification when you first purchase an Oriental rug. Then when the time comes and you are selling Oriental rugs, you already have the important stuff on hand and you know the value of the rugs involved.

The condition of the Oriental rug you are selling will greatly affect the selling price of the rug. If your rug is frayed or dirty, the value will lower considerably. In this case, before selling Oriental rugs, cleaning and restoring them will help retain a good value. There are firms that will hand repair and wash these rugs. Extreme care must be used to avoid any further damage to the rug, as this will affect the market price.

No matter why you are selling Oriental rugs, knowing the tips and tricks will help you get the most from your rug. These rugs will last a very long time, and there is demand for them in the market. Knowing the actual value of the rug will allow you to set a price easier.

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About the Author: When not selling oriental rugs or buying oriental rugs, Bernard Garth enjoys hiking and playing tennis with his old college friends. http://www.JohnKhalil.com