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Hi to everyone. Just new to this.
I'm just inquiring if anyone has any info on looking for antiques in Indo-not antiquities, but old things interesting & collectable & of value of course.
I would like to know how to go about it, ie Where to look, whether I can get good bargains by going into villages as a bule.
Any relevant info & help would be much appreciated.

Can't help you sorry but welcome Mr Bagus

Thank you for the 'welcome' Tina. I guess it's going to be a hard topic to get info about. Just thought I'd give it a go as I'm thinking of dealing in antiques & collectables over there.

You will have lots of competion. Bear in mind also that real antiques are not allowed to be exported.

Hi Jimbo. I'm not intending to export, but want to sell it over there

Interesting concept. Good Luck

My two-cents-worth.

I believe you said you are not looking for antiques per se, but only "old things of value." In Bali, there are practically no real "antiques" to speak of. I realise that some antique dealers claim that their "antiques" are certified by some Government agency, or whatever, but this is Indonesia, and I know from a highly reputable dealer in Seminyak that, with a little "grease"...well, you get my meaning.

You do find "old things" from Bali and from other Indonesian islands. Since it is not my business, I have no idea how one goes about getting them. Based on my observations, one does not just go around Balinese villages looking for old things being sold in "flee markets:" they just don't exist.

However, during my last short trip to Bali, I was struck by the proliferation of "antique shops." On Monkey Forest, Ubud, I counted no less that five antique shops, replacing the numerous jewlery shops of few years ago. In Legian - Seminiak is even more noticable.

Good luck.

I cant remember where exactly I saw it but there is one shop with the sign......

"Antiques - Made to order"

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Mimpimanis,

Probably along the road up and pass Tegallalang, there are many such signs.

Thanks Tintin & Mimpimanis. Didn't expect to see so much response, but it is good to see.
I don't expect to find anything at the markets or much in Bali for that matter.

Then how do you propose to open an antiques business on Bali or am I missing something here.

Don't know exactly how, but plan is to look for the stuff on other islands & take it to Bali.

Yes you would have a much easier time than native indo antique dealers.......at having you and your money separated from each other. How can anyone spend 5 min on the ground here and even consider what you are. I love asking this question - have you ever been here? Bali is one of the world's largest markets in all things related to the home, including antiques and old things. I am a traveled old stuff enthusiast and can tell you Bali has few rivals when it comes to the trade.

Ok, thanks DCC. Point taken. I should've known better than to post a topic like this.

Bear in mind also that real antiques are not allowed to be exported.

I like that one Jim - but can you then explain how blokes you me Phil and Tin Tin get in and out of the country?

And Jogry?