| There are many reasons why someone would decide | | | | well acquainted with a Persian rug dealer in order to |
| to purchase a Persian carpet. There are normally two | | | | have assistance in seeking the particular carpet that |
| types of buyer: the investor and the collector, | | | | they are looking for. In this way they are building a |
| although there are those who will buy a Persian | | | | valuable and sought-after collection, one which will |
| carpet simply for the appreciation of its beauty. | | | | please them in the same way an art collector |
| Let's look at the buying Persian carpets for an | | | | treasures the art pieces of his favorite artist. It is |
| investment purpose: Persian carpets have an | | | | also an added bonus that this Persian carpet collection |
| extremely high value, and even more importantly, this | | | | has a high intrinsic value, which is an investment in its |
| is recognized throughout the world. Persian carpets | | | | own right. |
| can be sold and purchased at high prices in all | | | | Many people do not have the time or inclination to |
| developed countries making them a currency in their | | | | buy Persian carpets for investment purposes. They |
| own right. Unlike other investments like property and | | | | may not even have an interest in them as collectors' |
| stocks, Persian carpets can be moved and stored | | | | items but simply enjoy having them around their |
| anywhere that is safe and convenient. Besides having | | | | home. People who are buying Persian carpets only for |
| a high resale value and having a high value as an | | | | decoration will probably need advice on which carpet |
| asset, Persian carpets are also an art work, which is | | | | to purchase to suit their particular need. Should they |
| an attractive addition to any home. This is an | | | | want the carpet on the floor, they would need a |
| investment that adds more worth and beauty to the | | | | heavier rug, or if they would prefer to hang it, they |
| property. | | | | could look into purchasing a lighter rug. Oriental rugs |
| A collector may also very likely be an investor too, | | | | add a lot of warmth and beauty to the home, and |
| but his first interest will lie in the rugs themselves. | | | | many people are interested in them for this purpose |
| Collectors appreciate acquiring rugs with an important | | | | only. Of course the value is important too, and would |
| history and meaning. Most collectors will have an | | | | therefore add a new depth of worth to the home. |
| extensive knowledge on Persian carpets, and will | | | | Persian carpets are a beautiful addition to any home, |
| have read and sourced a lot of information before his | | | | and need not break the bank, especially if being |
| purchase. A collector will focus on one subject at a | | | | bought for purely decorative purposes. Many Persian |
| time, reading up and researching perhaps a certain | | | | rug dealers will have different rugs of various ages |
| tribe or design of rug. They will then eliminate the | | | | and qualities that can be purchased to suit your |
| specimen of rug belonging to that tribe and purchase | | | | particular need, at a cost that will suit your particular |
| the best rug. These collectors would need to become | | | | budget. |