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InvestmentQuality Antiques Weather the Economic Storm as Antique Retailer...



Proving the resilient nature of the antiques market, the Solvang Antique Center has flourished in the midst of economic chaos and the devaluation of assets in most other investment arenas. By focusing on high quality, investment-grade antiques, this West Coast business has attracted a clientele who believe in the staying power of rare and desirable tangible goods and have directed more of their investment dollars into their collections.



Ron Palladino, owner of the Solvang Antique Center for the past 35 years, comments on present market conditions: Historically, during times of economic unrest, when the stock market and real estate market are depressed and unpredictable, many investors turn to fine antiques and other rare tangible goods as more stable investments for the future. In addition to a very good chance of appreciation over the years, collectors enjoy the security of controlling their investments personally while incorporating their antiques into their home and business environments, garnering daily enjoyment from them and enriching their quality of life.



Anticipating this investment-oriented collector market we have worked aggressively to bring in the best and rarest pieces available. After 35 years in the antique trade we are in an enviable position to acquire hard-to-find and highly sought after items from former clients and business associates worldwide. There are only a handful of antique businesses in the Western states that have the longevity and connections we enjoy. That is a key to our continuing success--and that of our customers--in building satisfying and profitable portfolios of fine antiques.



Notable sales in 2008 include a one-of-a-kind Steinway art case piano, parquetry veneered in mahogany, cherry and French walnut and embellished with forty hand painted porcelain plaques, gilt bronze ormolu castings and abalone keys. The piano was sold in ten days for $88,000, and although the buyer was immediately offered a substantial profit by another customer, he said he would not part with it for any price.



The Solvang Antique Center has attracted important new customers worldwide through their website, resulting in several sales of investment-grade antique clocks and music boxes in the range of $50,000 to $150,000. Collectors buy important pieces at long distance based on the antique center'ss 35-year reputation for quality products and reliable customer service. Their constantly expanding website averages over 50,000 hits per day.



For more information about the antiques offered by Solvang Antique Center, visit them online at http://www.solvangantiques.com.



About Solvang Antique Center:



With 35 years of serving antique collectors worldwide, the Solvang Antique Center is considered by its clients to be one of the most interesting, diverse and respected antique galleries in the US. The 8,000 square foot showroom is packed with quality antiques of every imaginable genre. Their inventory changes daily, with over 65 specialty dealers showcasing their antiques. The owners, Ron and Julie Palladino, specialize in antique clocks, watches and music boxes and maintain one of the largest selections of restored mechanical antiques in the industry.



The showroom is open seven days a week from 10:00 to 6:00 and is located at 486 First Street in the Danish Village of Solvang, CA. Their website is www.solvangantiques.com.






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