Tag Archives: vintage

Great Gifts for Collectors, Thrifters, Estate Sale Professionals and Others

Looking for something to give that special collector in your life?  Or are you in need of buying a useful book for yourself? The following books have been highly recommended by professional appraisers and collectors, and they would be a … Continue reading

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Filed under December 2011

18 Tips on Shopping at Estate Sales

This is a companion piece to my earlier entry about how NOT to shop at estate sales.  If you haven’t read it, you can find it here.  Shopping at estates sales is not only economically sensible, but it is also … Continue reading

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Filed under December 2011

How to Shop at Estate Sales (if you are shopping for trouble)

Have you ever shopped at an estate sale?  Well, here is some advice to help you get the most out of the experience.  Granted, it might also get your banned for life or arrested or beaten by your fellow shoppers,  … Continue reading

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Filed under November 2011

Hoarder House–part 2

Would you believe that we are still working on the first hoarder house I mentioned on July 28?  We have been having so much fun!  Okay, not so much, but it certainly hasn’t been boring either.  First we had the … Continue reading

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Filed under November 2011

College for Appraisers

If you love vintage or antiques, consider attending the College for Appraisers. I did, and I loved it. The instructors are friendly, knowledgeable and helpful. I don’t work as an appraiser (at least not right now), but I learned so … Continue reading

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Filed under August 2011