We have a second channel that will cover making money from arts and crafts for those interested. There will be a lot of How To videos as well. Here’s a link: ua-cam.com/channels/aViiCbXUWhekTbp8ttqUuw.html You can also check out one of our latest videos here: ua-cam.com/video/xkAX3RjI254/v-deo.html We are now on Instagram as well: instagram.com/theauctionprofessor/ If you wish to help support our channel our Patreon page can be found here: www.patreon.com/TheAuctionProfessor If you'd like to see the equipment, shipping supplies, and reference material we personally use you can find it all right here: www.amazon.com/shop/theauctionprofessor (We may get a small commission from these links)
The boxes in the back would have had a covering and items inside for prayers. I opened one once that had shells, a note on paper, some seeds, and a tiny seahorse, was very cool.
I’m so glad you mentioned (briefly) the history of the swastik symbol. Not many people realize this was a good luck symbol long before it was unfortunately perverted by the Nazis. You definitely know your stuff and I enjoy the throwback vintage commercials at the end of your very informative videos! Two for one history!!
This is an item which we saw numerous times in our business travels to Thailand. They were sold as "Antiques " in the Jatachuck market in Bangkok and also in Chaing Mai when in fact they were masterfully made to look antique. Therefore , I would use caution when bidding on these!
I Love your videos !! They are Packed Full of information without a ton of chatter about Nothing that other appraisers do & I wish they wouldn't. Thank You !
Just wanted to point out that the swastika on these Buddahs meaning peace usually point or rotate to the left whereas the German Nazi swastika always points down rotating to the right.
My husband and I have been together for 32 yrs and we have a orange Buddha that he's had since before we got together and it wasn't new when he got it, but its ceramic and is probably 8- 10" tall, Buddha sits on a turtle.
Thank you! I did find and purchase a ceramic Buddha with 4 or 5 baby buddha's connected just like the one you showed at the end of your video, I guess I should list it.
The right-facing swastika is often referred to as the gyaku manji (逆卍, lit. "reverse swastika") or migi manji (右卍, lit. "right swastika"), and can also be called kagi jūji (鉤十字, literally "hook cross"). They are opposites
Loved the presentation and the shared Knowledge about these beautiful Buddhas. Especially the wide range of materials used in making them. Wonder what to look for in Fake or reproductions that are newer. Do they ever copy signature? And what are newer ones made of? Thank you for your time and Helpfulness!!
I really enjoy your videos you do a lot of great research and encourage other sellers. I must say though this video seemed a little off, I don’t know if it’s a metaphor or some kind of strange thing but the idea of profiting off of selling Buddhas doesn’t seem like it’s necessarily a good thing. I tend to not sell religious things anymore, I used to buy and sell lots of old Catholic stuff from Mexico, actually most of it was made in Italy, The high-end stuff. I understand your good intentions to encourage other sellers. It seems a little strange though right now because this is the slowest eBay sales I’ve ever been for me. Selling maybe two or three items a week, it’s barely lunch money. I know what you mean about rare Buddhas, I helped a woman move out of her home in Palm Springs one time. Even though she just lived in a kind of fancy mobile home she had a collection of over 700 Buddhas. After she paid me for helping her for three days and driving the truck and unloading and all of that,, she said here’s a tip and gave me a solid brass Buddha about 3 feet tall. Not something I will be selling but maybe I’ll trade it someday for a rowboat or a comfortable hammock.
The idea of shipping something worth such a large amount of money scares the bejeezus out of me. I wouldn't know what shipping service to use or anything. My mum made a $700 (CAD) sale recently and she checked off that a signature was required but they left it on the buyer's porch.. No signature. Thankfully she got it okay, but if it had been stolen? Yeesh. Maybe I should look up the sellers of some of the pieces in this video and ask them..?
The learning curve in the market of Chinese ( and Asian) antiques is quite shallow. About 97-99% of the items available on a daily basis are fakes or reproductions meaning they are worth no more than $50-200 and often less than that, even if they appear to be really "pretty" or "old" or both. There is also enough people who have possessed some knowledge and are scouting the markets continuously, so if there is anything interesting out there, it will not sit for long waiting for a potential buyer. Most items sold online for $2-10K or more a piece are quite rare and the price reflects that, (similarly as is with the western antiques- however the antiques of the western world are not copied by the truckloads). The online objects are usually sold by people who know what they are doing and were happy to buy them from a collector, dealer or from the local auction house to see a moderate 100-200% return on a flip. Beware however buying a fake for that price...
Great video! I really like your content and your communication style. as I watch your clear informative videos I want to remind you how handsome you will look with a shave... maybe a haircut? Really love what you do I will always watch and appreciate your videos just sayin’
Just so you are aware of the "swastika" symbol is as it was stolen and used as it was the true origin is in the stars. There are 4 seasons and the big dipper's tail points to the north star Polaris. So you have 4 positions in the sky, ie the symbol you see.
We have a second channel that will cover making money from arts and crafts for those interested. There will be a lot of How To videos as well. Here’s a link: ua-cam.com/channels/aViiCbXUWhekTbp8ttqUuw.html
You can also check out one of our latest videos here: ua-cam.com/video/xkAX3RjI254/v-deo.html
We are now on Instagram as well: instagram.com/theauctionprofessor/
If you wish to help support our channel our Patreon page can be found here: www.patreon.com/TheAuctionProfessor
If you'd like to see the equipment, shipping supplies, and reference material we personally use you can find it all right here:
www.amazon.com/shop/theauctionprofessor
(We may get a small commission from these links)
The boxes in the back would have had a covering and items inside for prayers. I opened one once that had shells, a note on paper, some seeds, and a tiny seahorse, was very cool.
I’m so glad you mentioned (briefly) the history of the swastik symbol. Not many people realize this was a good luck symbol long before it was unfortunately perverted by the Nazis. You definitely know your stuff and I enjoy the throwback vintage commercials at the end of your very informative videos! Two for one history!!
The arms of the Nazi swastika go to the right--the arms of the other symbol to the left.
The weird thing is it never fails that when I watch one of your videos I end up finding an item you talk about. lol
This is an item which we saw numerous times in our business travels to Thailand. They were sold as "Antiques " in the Jatachuck market in Bangkok and also in Chaing Mai when in fact they were masterfully made to look antique. Therefore , I would use caution when bidding on these!
I Love your videos !! They are Packed Full of information without a ton of chatter about Nothing that other appraisers do & I wish they wouldn't. Thank You !
As always, Thank you for your expertise and sharing this information.
I'm sick, I just past on one similar to the rosewood one you showed!!
Wow I find zillions of these and they sell as fast as I put them in my booth! This is great info:)
Where do you find them
Just wanted to point out that the swastika on these Buddahs meaning peace usually point or rotate to the left whereas the German Nazi swastika always points down rotating to the right.
Good to know
Always learning from you!!!!
Thank you.
My husband and I have been together for 32 yrs and we have a orange Buddha that he's had since before we got together and it wasn't new when he got it, but its ceramic and is probably 8- 10" tall, Buddha sits on a turtle.
Mind blowing! How were you able to date the first piece?
AWESOME video! Love your channel!! Thank you for all you contribute. Very appreciated!!
Thank you! I did find and purchase a ceramic Buddha with 4 or 5 baby buddha's connected just like the one you showed at the end of your video, I guess I should list it.
I learned so much from your videos thank you for taking the time to do this
Always enjoy n another information have good day always thank u
Thanks
Very Knowledgeable
Thank you, Professor.
Thank you for sharing your expertise. I would like to know more about the "how & where" to send possibly valuable items to auction.
I love and value your advice! Any tips for picking in Florida?
What value would Buddha jewelry have; for example a small jade Buddha charm for a necklace?
Thank you for the education..... There is so much to learn
Very informative! Thank you for always bringing great content.
Always Learning from you! Thanks 🙏
Thanks for all the info. Very interesting.
You ROCK Prof! Thank you.
Thanks for sharing. Once again, great video. I always enjoy the content.
The right-facing swastika is often referred to as the gyaku manji (逆卍, lit. "reverse swastika") or migi manji (右卍, lit. "right swastika"), and can also be called kagi jūji (鉤十字, literally "hook cross").
They are opposites
Thank you! I love your videos 😊
Love the Buddha's
Great information! Thank you.
Great info! Thank you
What's braized
Great video. I’m going to get a couple of Lohan figures valued and put them up!
Loved the presentation and the shared Knowledge about these beautiful Buddhas. Especially the wide range of materials used in making them.
Wonder what to look for in Fake or reproductions that are newer. Do they ever copy signature? And what are newer ones made of? Thank you for your time and Helpfulness!!
I guess we gotta Google it
Thanks Don. Just so you know, I AM taking notes. Sitting here thinking about how many of these I probably passed up over the years.. SMH
I really enjoy your videos you do a lot of great research and encourage other sellers. I must say though this video seemed a little off, I don’t know if it’s a metaphor or some kind of strange thing but the idea of profiting off of selling Buddhas doesn’t seem like it’s necessarily a good thing. I tend to not sell religious things anymore, I used to buy and sell lots of old Catholic stuff from Mexico, actually most of it was made in Italy, The high-end stuff.
I understand your good intentions to encourage other sellers. It seems a little strange though right now because this is the slowest eBay sales I’ve ever been for me. Selling maybe two or three items a week, it’s barely lunch money.
I know what you mean about rare Buddhas, I helped a woman move out of her home in Palm Springs one time. Even though she just lived in a kind of fancy mobile home she had a collection of over 700 Buddhas. After she paid me for helping her for three days and driving the truck and unloading and all of that,, she said here’s a tip and gave me a solid brass Buddha about 3 feet tall.
Not something I will be selling but maybe I’ll trade it someday for a rowboat or a comfortable hammock.
Can you do one on brass figures. I have a set of foxes, a family of camels, a 4 piece set of partridges and more. Info is hard to find. Thanks
If I were to find something like this where can I go to find out it's origin?
great video
I opened back my ac account but it quotes i shouldn't go as a business to get the graphs you use. Now checking shipping charges
The idea of shipping something worth such a large amount of money scares the bejeezus out of me. I wouldn't know what shipping service to use or anything. My mum made a $700 (CAD) sale recently and she checked off that a signature was required but they left it on the buyer's porch.. No signature. Thankfully she got it okay, but if it had been stolen? Yeesh.
Maybe I should look up the sellers of some of the pieces in this video and ask them..?
✌👍 well done.
"Size DOES matter" haha thanks Don
❤️❤️❤️
The learning curve in the market of Chinese ( and Asian) antiques is quite shallow. About 97-99% of the items available on a daily basis are fakes or reproductions meaning they are worth no more than $50-200 and often less than that, even if they appear to be really "pretty" or "old" or both. There is also enough people who have possessed some knowledge and are scouting the markets continuously, so if there is anything interesting out there, it will not sit for long waiting for a potential buyer. Most items sold online for $2-10K or more a piece are quite rare and the price reflects that, (similarly as is with the western antiques- however the antiques of the western world are not copied by the truckloads). The online objects are usually sold by people who know what they are doing and were happy to buy them from a collector, dealer or from the local auction house to see a moderate 100-200% return on a flip. Beware however buying a fake for that price...
So don’t even try...
@@ericsnyder6837 no..just shop smart
Get out early. Go to several types of sales. Check Google for for references & Don't over pay if you can help it.
The entire time I was watching this video, I was wondering "What are the chances of coming across something like this?"
Great video! I really like your content and your communication style. as I watch your clear informative videos I want to remind you how handsome you will look with a shave... maybe a haircut? Really love what you do I will always watch and appreciate your videos just sayin’
Just so you are aware of the "swastika" symbol is as it was stolen and used as it was the true origin is in the stars. There are 4 seasons and the big dipper's tail points to the north star Polaris. So you have 4 positions in the sky, ie the symbol you see.