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Five Inexpensive Vintage Finds to Buy Now at Yard Sales & Thrift Stores by Colleen Allison
As a dealer and collector of vintage finds, I scour yard sales, estate sales and thrift stores several times a week to search for fun and funky treasures. There are certain items that are still affordable, but have been gradually rising in price. Here are five examples of vintage finds that are not yet in high demand, but on the way. They're value and appeal will only go up in the future. We're not talking six-figures-Antiques-Roadshow-type of money, but I'll bet that you will at least double your money in three to five years. These items would be ideal for starting a new collection on the cheap, or for dealers who plan to resell their vintage finds. Here are my bold predictions:
1. Floraline PotteryKeep an eye out for solid-color matte planters marked Floraline. The majority are green or white, but if you are lucky, you'll find the occasional pink or aqua. These were made by McCoy in the 1940s and 1960s, primarily for the florist trade. You can usually find them for less than a dollar. There are a few larger styles that demand $25+, but those are harder to find.
2. State/Town Souvenir PlatesFind these at yard sales and thrift stores for a buck or two. Start a collection of all of the states you've visited (a great collection for children, too). Look for these three types:
Retro-style center graphics Pink or aqua rims with gold accentsBlue/white, red/white or brown/white transferware3. Pink LuggageLook for train cases, round hat boxes and large hard-sided suitcases. Those with floral lining fabric are even more appealing. These brands are the most prevalent: Samsonite, Travel Master and Royal Traveller.
4. Sports & Gaming EquipmentThink shabby, rustic & wooden: golf clubs, baseball bats, bowling pins, fishing rods, lacrosse sticks & oars. The decorating possibilities are endless for a family room, game room or a little boy's room.
5. ApronsVintage aprons have rapidly been going up in price during the last few years, and will continue to rise, partly due to the release of an excellent reference book aptly named The Apron Book, and the many articles that have been published in home decor magazines such as Country Home and Country Living. Despite the increasing cost, aprons are still a great value, especially those that have hand-embroidery or printed floral designs. Most antique stores are selling aprons for less than $10.
What's your next step? Search for these items on ebay to see what the current market is demanding. Visit the freshvintage blog for pictures of each of these five fab finds. And always keep your eyes open for that inexpensive gem that could be a diamond in the rough!
About the Author
What's your next step? Search for these items on ebay to see what the current market is demanding. Visit the freshvintage blog (http://freshvintage.typepad.com/freshvintage/2007/02/easy_collection.html) for pictures of each of these five fab finds. And always keep your eyes open for that inexpensive gem that could be a diamond in the rough!
Colleen Allison and her two sisters started freshvintage (http://freshvintagestyle.com) three years ago when they realized that their obsession with yard sales and auctions was taking over their garages, basements and spare bedrooms. They sell their vintage finds, handmade bags and antique windows at Philadelphia-area antique markets, on ebay, and at their own tag sales. On Colleen's freshvintage blog (http://freshvintage.typepad.com), you can follow the lively chronicles of an antiques addict while she hunts down fun vintage finds. Colleen also shares her sewing attempts, junk-selling adventures and her family's yard saling memories.
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