Characteristics shown by the "Good Dealer"

From:  Hunter, Lisa.  The Intrepid Art Collector: The Beginner's Guide to Finding, Buying, and Appreciating Art on a Budget.   New York: Three Rivers Press, 2006.  p. 216.

Signs of a Good Dealer

• Displays knowledge about, and sincere interest in, the art

• Has a good reputation among others in the art world

• Works in an established business or has previous experience at an established gallery

• Is a member of a reputable dealers association

• Does not use hard-sell techniques

• Has proper documentation for the work he or she sells

• Will give a money-back guarantee and will take a piece back if it was accidentally misrepresented