Why are antique dealers and collector so vague when asking you if you have a particular item to sell?

I have garage sales from time to time and invariable an antique dealer or collector will stop. They usually ask for things that aren’t out for sale like old camera equipment, china with flowers on it or furniture. Then I knock myself out lugging the stuff out from the house only to be told “Oh, that isn’t what I’m really looking for.” Why don’t they be specific, then? Like old Polaroid cameras before 1912 or china marked Limoges? Then I could tell them right away if I had it or not.

Wake up! They are looking to get what they want super cheap and they aren’t going to let you know if you have anything of value. Also, don’t be stupid. Thieves also go to garage sales and are casing the homes. If you bring out something they want, they’ll simply break in and steal it. Additionally, thieves also do this to get your attention from your garage sale and this allows their partners or others to steal from you. Keep your information to yourself. If people ask you questions about items, give them a piece of paper and a pen and ask them to write you a list and give you their phone number or card. Tell them that you will go over the list when you have a little more time and you can call them to make an appointment to view the items so you can give them your undivided attention. If they won’t do this, it is probably better for you because they might not be legit.

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