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It is amazing to those who work or volunteer in the local Washington State thrift stores to see some of the amazing antique treasures that people donate because they are either tired of them, or they have replaced the item with something new, or they might be downsizing to an apartment or a condo, and they have no clue that what they are giving away may be worth a lot more than they realize. Most thrift stores, take the time to research these items that come in that Continue Reading »

When it comes to antique shopping, you do not have to pay a lot of money to purchase good quality items. There are several ways to buy antiques and still get a great deal.

When shopping at antique stores, do not be afraid to negotiate. Antique sellers expect their customers to try to negotiate on their prices, so they always price their items at a higher cost than they expect to receive. Try offering about 30 less than Continue Reading »

Perhaps your grandma has a lot of interesting items in her home and you have heard her throughout the years remind you that these antique items will be worth a lot of money someday. Maybe you had been interested, but were not sure how to start collecting such items. Although you could wait and perhaps inherit a few from your family members, oftentimes you may want to decorate your home in this style. To do so, you need to learn the basics about collecting Continue Reading »

Going to your local garage sale or flea market, many people do not realize that you can often get the item you desire for a price cheaper than that denoted on the sticker taped to your item. Many people are ashamed to do so, as they see it as causing the individual selling the item to lose out on money. Others are embarrassed due to the fact that it makes them look like they cannot afford the original price. However, none of these reasons for shame have any validity. In fact, Continue Reading »