Well, I said I would keep up with this blog better, but I guess I didn't do a very good job, since I don't even remember when my last post was. I am here now and will really try to do better.
This year has not been a great one for me as far as picking goes. Seems to be less auctions and when there is one, I can't afford anything. If these people are dealers, they must not be making much on what they buy, because they spend a hell of a lot more than I would. And, that right there is my problem. I'm tight with my money. I just can't bring my self to buy a vintage train case for $30. That's more than what I usually sell them for. I'm all about passing on good deals when I can find them. Just because it's been hard this year, doesn't mean I haven't been trying. In fact, I have rented an additional space in a local historical building. It sat vacant for quite some time. Every time I drove by it, I would wish that I could be the one to rent it and open it up to vendors, but since I have a regular job, it just wasn't possible. I just couldn't bring myself to give up a perfectly good job. Then, one day I drove by and lo and behold there was activity inside and I knew something was happening. Later, I heard that someone was planning to do the same thing I wanted to do. I was a little disappointed it wasn't me, but glad to hear that it would not be vacant anymore. Since I was already renting a space in another town, I was reluctant to try another one, but the rent was reasonable and the spaces are good size, so what the heck. I should at least be able to make rent.....so I did it! And, I'm glad I did. The people are great, I'm having a great time and business is good!
Here are some photos of my space. These are not partitioned off, so you can see into the spaces on each side.
This is a picture of the wooden change jar that was sent on a cable to the office
upstairs. It would be sent back down with your change when you
made a purchase. It was a clothing store and I remember this when
I was a little girl.
This is all I have for now, but there is an auction this weekend. Hope to find some good treasures to pass
along. See you soon!
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