Description
Purchase antique items such as pottery, furniture and memorabilia, in order to resell them.
Alternative labels
acquisition of antique items
acquiring antique items
collect antique items
amass antique items
gain antique items
pick up antique items
acquire an antique item
Skill type
skill/competence
Skill reusability level
sector-specific
Relationships with occupations
Essential skill
Acquire antique items is an essential skill of the following occupations:
Specialised antique dealer: Specialised antique dealers sell antique goods in specialised shops.
Optional skill
Acquire antique items is optional for these occupations. This means knowing this skill may be an asset for career advancement if you are in one of these occupations.
Specialised seller: Specialised sellers sell goods in specialised shops.
Set buyer: Set buyers analyse the script in order to identify the set dressing and the props needed for all individual scenes. They also consult with the production designer and the prop and set making team. Set buyers buy, rent or commission the making of the props. Set buyers make sure sets are authentic and believable.
References
- Acquire antique items – ESCO