Not to mention, some antiques can get more valuable over time, so they make for great investments! “I do purchase some pieces online for projects, but I will often travel to see them in person before finalizing the purchase, especially on high-ticket items,” Brackeen says. When he does shop for that statement piece online, he often turns to and Incollect. “What I look for are pieces that will set a room apart, because antiques and vintage do just that in any room,” Showers says. However, she prefers to walk into a shop or auction house armed and ready with a shopping list that comes with preferred dimensions.