PistolPete1969
One of the Regulars
- Messages
- 185
- Location
- Wilds of Southern Ohio
Found several of these hats at antique stores....the gray fedora was $22.
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Antique Shop Finds
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PistolPete1969
One of the Regulars
- Messages
- 185
- Location
- Wilds of Southern Ohio
Talbot
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,855
- Location
- Melbourne Australia
Down under,
I find antique store prices aimed at what the market will bear so I avoid checking them out. I understand that supply of stock for these guys can be limited and that dealers in general make their money on margin not volume.
I stick to thrift stores, and the money goes to charity.
Having seen some eye watering prices in the past, discretionary spending comes under strain in recession times, and the dealers lower thier prices in response.
Having said that, my wife collects very early Bavarian farmhouse furniture, and has a dealer scour for her when he goes overseas (sharp intake of breath between clenched teeth).
I find antique store prices aimed at what the market will bear so I avoid checking them out. I understand that supply of stock for these guys can be limited and that dealers in general make their money on margin not volume.
I stick to thrift stores, and the money goes to charity.
Having seen some eye watering prices in the past, discretionary spending comes under strain in recession times, and the dealers lower thier prices in response.
Having said that, my wife collects very early Bavarian farmhouse furniture, and has a dealer scour for her when he goes overseas (sharp intake of breath between clenched teeth).
Small stuff I get off eBay or online antique dealers.
Furniture though, I sure won't pay for shipping. My cocktail cabinet, glassware cabinet (see cocktail cabinet thread) and my coffee table all are antique store purchases.
About the prices: they're for people who are willing to pay that. The three items I just mentioned I got for about 30-40% off just by saying "hm... I like it but I don't know if I can afford it" to the owner.
Furniture though, I sure won't pay for shipping. My cocktail cabinet, glassware cabinet (see cocktail cabinet thread) and my coffee table all are antique store purchases.
About the prices: they're for people who are willing to pay that. The three items I just mentioned I got for about 30-40% off just by saying "hm... I like it but I don't know if I can afford it" to the owner.
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Flivver
Practically Family
- Messages
- 821
- Location
- New England
I like flea markets and antique shows best when shopping for old items. The selection is constantly changing and I can examine the item carefully and bargain with the seller.
Antique shops and group shops around here are geared to the tourist trade with high prices and slow moving stock. So I almost never stop at these.
And, I particularly dislike auctions because they are too easily shilled.
Antique shops and group shops around here are geared to the tourist trade with high prices and slow moving stock. So I almost never stop at these.
And, I particularly dislike auctions because they are too easily shilled.
Chas
One Too Many
- Messages
- 1,715
- Location
- Melbourne, Australia
A relic from when jitterbugs (especially the balboa dancers) were a novelty, and probably the terror of many a dance floor. With new leather soles, this stuff was dangerous.
