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Do You Collect or Buy or Sell Old Metal Items?
Copper and Bronze and Brass Pieces Naturally Darken and Change Color with Age and Oxidation. The Metal Surface Develops a Rich Deep Coloration, or Beautiful Patina. To the novice, these dark colors, silvery blue green hues and marks may look unpleasant, but to serious collectors - these color changes are considered quite desirable.
To Sellers on ebay:
Please Do Not Clean or Polish Metal Items
You may be tempted to clean or polish metal items so they shine - but just leave them alone.
Polishing or cleaning old metal pieces so they shine LOWERS their value considerably.
Photograph these pieces as you find them, and list them on ebay.
A KNOWLEDGEABLE SELLER IS A SMART SELLER
Copyright 2006 2007 2008 2009 The Winged Phoenix
Guide created: 11/29/06 (updated 07/04/09)
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