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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Retail Salespersons (collectibles/antiques shop): job_overview",
      "summary": "Sell merchandise such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers in collectibles and antique shops",
      "body": "Sell merchandise such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers in collectibles and antique shops\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Sell merchandise, such as furniture, motor vehicles, appliances, or apparel to consumers.”",
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        "job_name": "Retail Salespersons",
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        "pay_unit": "hourly/annual",
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      "id": "learn_r1630_job_discovery_selling_collectibles_and_vintage_angle_boards_2_counter_rental_clerks_collectibles",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Counter and Rental Clerks (record/vinyl shops): job_overview",
      "summary": "Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services in collectibles/vinyl record shops",
      "body": "Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services in collectibles/vinyl record shops\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services.”",
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      "subject": "Counter and Rental Clerks (record/vinyl shops)",
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        "job_name": "Counter and Rental Clerks",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Wholesale and Retail Buyers (collectibles sourcing): job_overview",
      "summary": "Buy merchandise or commodities for resale to consumers at wholesale or retail level, including antiques and collectibles",
      "body": "Buy merchandise or commodities for resale to consumers at wholesale or retail level, including antiques and collectibles\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Buy merchandise or commodities, other than farm products, for resale to consumers at the wholesale or retail level, including both durable and nondurable goods.”",
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      "subject": "Wholesale and Retail Buyers (collectibles sourcing)",
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        "job_name": "Wholesale and Retail Buyers",
        "category": "Sourcing products for resale",
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        "pay_unit": "hourly/annual",
        "where_to_find_work": "Antique markets, collectibles trade shows, wholesale distributors; auction houses",
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      },
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      "title": "Craft Artists (handmade/vintage crafts): job_overview",
      "summary": "Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale using techniques such as pottery, weaving, and needlecraft",
      "body": "Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale using techniques such as pottery, weaving, and needlecraft\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale and exhibition using a variety of techniques, such as welding, weaving, pottery, and needlecraft.”",
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      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
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      "topic": "job_overview",
      "applies_to_country": "*",
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        "job_name": "Craft Artists",
        "category": "Creating handmade products",
        "what_it_is": "Create or reproduce handmade objects for sale using various craft techniques",
        "startup_cost": "low to moderate (materials, tools)",
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        "pay_unit": "hourly/annual",
        "where_to_find_work": "Craft fairs, Etsy, artisan markets, gallery representation",
        "adjacent_jobs": "Fine Artists, Jewelers and Precious Stone Metal Workers, Etchers and Engravers"
      },
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (collectibles shops): job_overview",
      "summary": "Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in collectibles/antique establishments",
      "body": "Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in collectibles/antique establishments\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Directly supervise and coordinate activities of retail sales workers in an establishment or department. Duties may include management functions, such as purchasing, budgeting, accounting, and personnel work, in addition to supervisory duties.”",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
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      "subject": "First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers (collectibles shops)",
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        "job_name": "First-Line Supervisors of Retail Sales Workers",
        "category": "Retail management",
        "what_it_is": "Supervise and coordinate retail sales staff in collectibles/antique shops",
        "startup_cost": "none (promotional)",
        "skill_level": "high school diploma or equivalent plus experience",
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        "pay_unit": "hourly/annual",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Demonstrators and Product Promoters (estate/antique shows): job_overview",
      "summary": "Demonstrate and promote products at estate sales, antique shows, and collectibles exhibitions",
      "body": "Demonstrate and promote products at estate sales, antique shows, and collectibles exhibitions\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Demonstrate use or operation of merchandise. Describe merchandise and explain use, operation, and care of merchandise to customers.”",
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      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
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      "subject": "Demonstrators and Product Promoters (estate/antique shows)",
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        "job_name": "Demonstrators and Product Promoters",
        "category": "Product demonstration",
        "what_it_is": "Demonstrate and promote products at estate sales, antique shows, and collectibles exhibitions",
        "startup_cost": "moderate (travel, display materials)",
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        "pay_unit": "hourly/annual",
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      "id": "learn_r1630_job_discovery_selling_collectibles_and_vintage_angle_boards_7_appraisers_personal_business",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Appraisers of Personal and Business Property (antiques/collectibles): job_overview",
      "summary": "Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property such as antiques, art, and collectibles",
      "body": "Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property such as antiques, art, and collectibles\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Appraise and estimate the fair value of tangible personal or business property, such as jewelry, art, antiques, collectibles, and equipment. May also appraise land.”",
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      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Appraisers of Personal and Business Property (antiques/collectibles)",
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      "job": {
        "job_name": "Appraisers of Personal and Business Property",
        "category": "Property appraisal",
        "what_it_is": "Appraise and estimate fair value of antiques, art, collectibles, and equipment",
        "startup_cost": "moderate (appraisal certification, training)",
        "skill_level": "bachelor's degree plus certification",
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        "pay_unit": "hourly/annual",
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      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Cashiers (collectibles/antique shops): job_overview",
      "summary": "Receive payments for goods sold in collectibles and antique shops",
      "body": "Receive payments for goods sold in collectibles and antique shops\n\nWhat U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration actually says:\n\n“Receive orders, generally in person, for repairs, rentals, and services. May describe available options, compute cost, and accept payment.”",
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      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
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      "source_publisher": "U.S. Department of Labor, Employment and Training Administration",
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      "volatility": "medium",
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      "subject": "Cashiers (collectibles/antique shops)",
      "topic": "job_overview",
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      "job": {
        "job_name": "Cashiers",
        "category": "Point-of-sale transactions",
        "what_it_is": "Receive cash or credit payment for goods sold in collectibles/antique shops",
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        "pay_unit": "hourly/annual",
        "where_to_find_work": "Physical antique shops, vintage stores, collectibles dealers; eCommerce checkout",
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      "id": "learn_r1630_job_discovery_selling_collectibles_and_vintage_angle_boards_9_online_marketplace_sellers",
      "category": "Getting Started",
      "title": "Online Marketplace Sellers (eBay/Etsy/Amazon Handmade - collectibles): job_overview",
      "summary": "Sell collectibles and vintage items through online marketplace platforms",
      "body": "Sell collectibles and vintage items through online marketplace platforms\n\nWhat Etsy, Inc. actually says:\n\n“List your first item for just $0.20—you only pay transaction, payment processing, and offsite advertising fees when you make a sale. When you sell an item, there's a small commission and standard payment processing fee.”\n\nNote: Pay figures not available from BLS/O*NET as online marketplace sellers are typically self-employed; figures are platform fee disclosures only.",
      "source_type": "official",
      "source_link": "https://www.etsy.com/sell",
      "last_verified": "2026-10-05",
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      "source_tier": "A",
      "source_publisher": "Etsy, Inc.",
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        "job_name": "Online Marketplace Seller",
        "category": "E-commerce selling",
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        "startup_cost": "low ($0.20 listing fee on Etsy, etc.)",
        "skill_level": "none (self-taught)",
        "typical_pay_range": "could_not_verify",
        "pay_unit": "N/A",
        "where_to_find_work": "eBay, Etsy, Amazon Handmade, other online marketplaces",
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      },
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