Before you actually start on the journey to becoming an antiquity dealer, remember that it isn't gonna be too easy. You'll have to put in the hard yards if you really want to be successful.

Here's how you can get started:

1. Start off by learning as much as you can about the antiques that you are gonna' deal with. This could be done using books, online material and having a chat with people who are already in the trade.

2. Make a note of the things you see when you visit antique shops and antique bazaars, keeping a note of the prices that are generally being charged and any details about the antiques that the dealers provide you with.

3. If you're confused with what they say, ask them questions. Always remember that antique dealers could make some mistakes when explaining stuff for a number of reasons, which includes lack of experience, knowledge and unfortunately, greed.

4. As you start learning about the antiques you're gonna' deal with, start up a reference library. It should have at the minimum one reference guide and a couple of guides on the type of antiques you'll specialize in. Scourge the internet for some more info, starting off with the antiques section of about.com

5. Look for a relatively cheap place to have your business, such as markets and bazaars, and try your hand at online marketplaces like eBay.

6. After you settle overhead expenses, buy some more inventory using the money that you get from sales.

7. Compete with others to get the best prices on the antiques, remembering not to spend too much or else you're goods may become uncompetitive.

8. Never make any mistakes that can cost you bad such as buying antiques which are in a very fragile condition.

9. If you're gonna' prepare your own accounts, make sure you study a bit on how to prepare accounts because you'll need them in order to fill out the tax schedule.

10. Keep all gas receipts and mileage records for the vehicle you use in case the IRS wants to audit it.

11. Be willing to spend most of your time looking around and spending a lot of time with your shop. You should also remember to keep in touch with the latest trends in the market so that you don't ignore something which is in high demand.

12. You may not make a lot of money with these antiques, so make sure you enjoy it. Befriend as many people as possible and avoid the cynics so that you can keep your spirits high.

13. Learn to treasure the valuable antiques and big sales, because they may not happen too frequently.

14. Audit as to whether the benefits you get are more than the work and frustration. If not, I'd recommend you stop now.