OCCUPATION THESAURUS

ANTIQUES DEALER



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HELPFUL TIP:

There’s probably a good reason why your character chose their career. Think about how certain talents and skills, a dominant positive or negative trait, or even an emotional wound might have influenced this decision. And once they're on the job, don't forget about the many work-related conflict scenarios you can throw at them to create tension and add complications.
OVERVIEW:
In a nutshell, antiques dealers purchase vintage items and re-sell them. This requires extensive knowledge in the field, including the ability to tell true antiques from fakes, knowing how much certain items are worth, and being able to sell them. Dealers may own their own shop or work with other dealers. They may work with general antiques or be specialized in certain areas, like particular items (art, furniture, coins, jewelry, etc.), a specific time period or setting (Egyptian antiques, Victorian era items, Hollywood nostalgia, etc.), or certain hobbies and interests (car racing, stamp collecting, fishing and hunting, etc.).

NECESSARY TRAINING:
Most up-and-comers in this field start out in an apprentice-like position, such as being an assistant to a successful dealer or an intern in an auction house. Higher education isn't required, though some courses (such as art appreciation, history, and business basics) can supplement one's knowledge and skills.

USEFUL SKILLS, TALENTS, OR ABILITIES:
A KNACK FOR LANGUAGES, A KNACK FOR MAKING MONEY, CHARM, EXCEPTIONAL MEMORY, GAINING THE TRUST OF OTHERS, HAGGLING, PROMOTION, READING PEOPLE, STRATEGIC THINKING

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EMOTIONAL WOUNDS THAT MAY HAVE FACTORED INTO THIS OCCUPATION CHOICE:
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PEOPLE THEY MIGHT INTERACT WITH:
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HOW THIS OCCUPATION MIGHT IMPACT ONE'S BASIC NEEDS:
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TWISTING THE STEREOTYPE:
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REASONS THE CHARACTER MAY HAVE BEEN DRAWN TO THIS PROFESSION:
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