Shopping for vintage items can get a little tricky. When a certain style or period gets popular, items belonging to it are often reproduced. Here are a few tips to help you be a knowledgeable vintage buyer: Look at the entire piece. Does it have wear marks that would correlate to normal use? Look for…
Here are 5 quick tips to help you, when you are out vintage shopping: Bring your Smartphone. If you are unsure of a price, use your smartphone to look it up online. Take a photo. Maybe you’ve found something that you know someone else is looking for. Send them a photo. When they ask the…
Every trade has it’s tools and the vintage trade is no exception. Before you venture out on a shopping spree, be sure you are equipped with the tools that will help you make good buying decisions. The “Trusty Trio” for vintage hunters, is: Magnifying Glass Flash Light Tape Measure If it helps you to…
I wrote a post a few months back and it seems like a good time to bring it around again. Shop ’til you drop! 25 Tips to Help You Shop Like a Pro
Everyone wants to find a great deal, but sometimes you have to work a little to make a great deal. Here are some bargaining tips for the next time you’re out hunting treasures: Be a serious buyer: Only ask for deals on items you actually want to buy. Offer a fair price: Offering a price…
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