Tag Archives: antiques

Never Fall in Love…. With your inventory

Posted on September 18, 2012 by admin




I learned from another wise man in the business, this sage advice. You may think your item is fantastic. You may think it’s worth a gob of money. Sure, you bought it right. It was cheap. The item is worth … Continue reading →






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Picking for Antiques in the Cold Winter Month of January

Posted on January 6, 2012 by admin




Today was actually a pretty day, and I found an ESTATE SALE I wanted to go to. I like to get toward the front of the line, not only because it’s better to get in first, but to stand close … Continue reading →






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Antique Secrets: Picking, Scouting, Scrounging, & Rescuing Valuables and Collectibles from the Trash

Posted on December 1, 2011 by admin




I have been a picker for most of my life. I discovered dumpster diving way before it was a fad, or to some, a lifestyle. I have had my own personal “college education”, and several advanced engineering “degrees” from the … Continue reading →






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