Fine Antique
Why aren’t people stopping at my lawn sale?
Yesterday was our town’s community-wide garage sale. My next-door neighbor and neighbors in the two houses across the street were also having sales. I can tell you it wasn’t worth the effort to set it up. People walked right past my sale to get to the others. Now I have nice antiques, vintage glassware and other collectibles. The other people had handmade items and crafts or new looking merchandise, kid’s toys and clothes. Why would people want to buy modern things when there are fine antiques to be had?
I’m having the same problem. I think nowadays most people want new and practical merchandise. My aunt makes around $150 on weekends she has sales and she sells toiletries, home care products and office supplies. Antiques aren’t popular now. People are having trouble paying household expenses, whey would they but antiques to put in a house they may have to sell soon? But everyone needs toothpaste and deodorant. Also money isn’t as “loose” as it was even several years ago. If you know you have valuable items and price them so, people ARE going to walk by and head for possibly better bargains. Also if you have continuous sales, the “locals” will figure “Been there – done that.” The few you implied did stop to look were probably from out of town and had not seen your sale before.
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FINE ANTIQUE TIFFANY CENTERPIECE FOOTED STERLING SILVER BOWL 568gm 20 OZ m $1,590.00 |
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Fine antique sterling silver salad set by Knowles Apollo pattern 1892 $100.51 |
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VINTAGE SILVER POSTAGE STAMP CASE PENDANT CHATELAINE CASE CHESTER 1902 ANTIQUE $61.62 |
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Pair Fine Antiques Persian Silver Bowl Signed Parvaresh $1,650.00 |
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ANTIQUE VICTORIAN STERLING SILVER BELT BUCKLE BAND RING UK SIZE M US SIZE 6 $41.09 |
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ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER BAR BROOCH $3.48 |
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Antique Victorian Card Case Mother of Pearl Art Nuveau Sterling Silver Design $225.00 |
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Vtg Antique CHARLES HORNER ARTS & CRAFTS Sterling Silver INITIAL E Pendant 1908 $14.00 |
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Shiebler Etruscan Medallion Sterling Chatelaine Dance Card 5 Faces Antique $395.00 |
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Fine Antique Russian 84 Silver Spoon 1880 $120.00 |
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Fine Antique Silver Beaker Cup On Saucer Germany Ca1800 $450.00 |
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ANTIQUE GLASS & STERLING SILVER OVERLAY 2 PIECE RELISH DISH TRAY 999/1000 FINE $99.99 |
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Fine Antique European Silver Spoon W/ Figures Cupid Flowers Engr Margaret 23.8 G $19.99 |
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ANTIQUE 1935 SILVER THREEPENCE COIN CHARM PENDANT $1.56 |
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FINE ANTIQUE INDIAN STERLING SILVER COFFEE CUP, circa 1900. French import mark. $41.00 |
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Antique STERLING Silver William B. Kerr & Co. Art Nouveau Beauty Lady Brooch! $57.00 |
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*ANTIQUE STERLING SILVER FABULOUS OX-BONE EARRINGS* $53.73 |
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FINE ANTIQUE PAIR OF SOLID SILVER APOSTLE SPOONS MAKER J S & S BIRMINGHAM 1910 $8.69 |
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FINE ANTIQUE PAIR OF SOLID SILVER APOSTLE SPOONS MAKER P A & S SHEFFIELD 1898 $18.17 |
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PRETTY ANTIQUE FRENCH SOLID SILVER LONG GUARD CHAIN C1900 $37.97 |
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FINE QUALITY ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SILVER P ENGRAVED FISH SERVING FORK $4.73 |
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A Fine Antique Art Deco Hallmarked Silver Mounted Perfume Bottle. $17.38 |
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antique victorian sterling silver womens woman ball pearl style necklace jewelry $115.00 |
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FINE ANTIQUE VINTAGE WALKER & HALL QUALITY SILVER EPNS LARGE TABLE SERVING SPOON $6.31 |
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FINE ANTIQUE VINTAGE WALKER & HALL QUALITY SILVER EPNS LARGE TABLE SERVING SPOON $6.31 |
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Fine Antique Pocket Watch Albert Chain Mourning Hair Memorial $15.01 |
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6 FINE CASED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN SILVER EPNS DEMITASE SHELL PATTERN TEA SPOONS $11.05 |
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FINE CASED ANTIQUE VICTORIAN MOTHER OF PEARL MOP & SILVER EPNS JAM SPOON & KNIFE $15.79 |
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FINE ANTIQUE BLUE OVERLAY PERFUME/SCENT BOTTLE SILVER LID C1880 $434.58 |
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FINE ANTIQUE ENGLISH SILVER BASKET by BATEMANS $782.25 |
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Antique Sterling Silver Spoon-Shaped BROOCH / PIN $24.99 |
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Antique Reed & Barton MUSTACHE CUP Silverplate Engraved Footed Fine Condition $99.99 |
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VERY FINE QUALITY! RARE ANTIQUE SIGNED PERSIAN SOLID SILVER OPENWORK RICE SERVER $199.00 |
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FINE ANTIQUE / VINTAGE CUT GLASS STERLING SILVER RIM WINE COASTER HALL MARKS $49.99 |
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W.SB 1459 EPC antique vintage NICE silverplate platter W&S W.S B Blackinton fine $120.99 |
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W&S Blackinton #157 since 1865 antique vintage NICE silverplate platter fine $118.99 |
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W.S B #118 EPC antique vintage NICE silverplate platter fine W & S Blackinton $137.99 |
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Set of Four Matching Antique Silver Fine Filigree Tea Cup Holders Russian? $23.95 |
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Fine Antique French Sterling Silver 12pc Melon Knife Set, Seashells, Fitted Box $845.75 |
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fine antique sterling silver altar bowl hindu dancers $320.00 |
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FINE QUALITY ANTIQUE SILVER TEAPOT C.1880&NR $220.00 |
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Fine Antique Anglo Indian Silver Creamer & Sugar WOW $324.99 |
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ANTIQUE? VINTAGE STERLING SILVER LUCKY GROUSE BIRD FOOT BROOCH $8.83 |
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Fine Quality Antique Three Piece Silver Plated Tea Service Circa 1920. $8.20 |
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Fine Edwardian Antique Cut Glass Bowl with Silver Rim – Hallmarked Chester 1904. $7.89 |
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FINE ANTIQUE ENGLISH SILVER SUGAR TONGS c.1790 $7.89 |
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FINE ANTIQUE ENGLISH SILVER SUGAR TONGS c.1790 $7.89 |
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FINE ANTIQUE ENGLISH SILVER CADDY SPOON c.1799 $36.35 |
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FINE ANTIQUE ENGLISH SILVER CADDY SPOON c.1803 $26.71 |
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FINE ANTIQUE ENGLISH SILVER CADDY SPOON c.1825 $20.54 |