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Why use La Source Parisienne (Continued)
Q: How much for a week?
Dr. Gogel: If a client hires LSP for a week and he or she travels to antique fairs, all our expenses are paid by the client- hotel, food, transportation - plus a weekly retainer fee of 5,000 euros plus VAT. If the result of the client's purchases during the week is greater than 50,000 euros, the retainer fee is waived and the percentage price is the 10% plus VAT. However, expenses are always payable.
Q: Why is it advantageous to work with LSP and not another antiquing service?
Dr. Gogel: My prices are generally 20 to 40 % lower than those of the competition. The client is purchasing items directly from the trade sources, without intermediaries. He or she also has the opportunity to learn about the items and markets as he is scouting them.
Q: Does LSP offer insurance or a guarantee?
Dr. Gogel: For all items purchased, certificates of authenticity will be provided by the seller. It is the purchaser's responsibility to obtain such documents. LSP is a consultancy and will advise the purchaser to obtain such receipts, but is not liable. Where large purchases are involved, LSP can arrange for the client to engage independent appraisal services.
Q: If traveling, would you take care of finding accommodations for your clients?
Dr. Gogel: Of course, everything from A to Z.
Q: Does the client need to be present to make purchases or can he correspond over the phone or Internet?
Dr. Gogel: A client can call, fax or send me Internet photos of the type of antique or antiques for which he or she is looking. The client does not have to be present. LSP can arrange shipping according to the person's desires.
Q: Can more than one person be serviced at one time? Groups?
Dr. Gogel: Groups can be accommodated and special rates can be applied.
Q: In your opinion, what direction is the art and antique market taking?
Dr. Gogel: I believe that it is a perfect time to invest in art and antiques. Many people are investing in art and antiques instead of the highly volatile stock market. It can be a much safer choice for many people and antiques typically appreciate over time. Antiques represent an investment you can look at and appreciate all of the time.
