When I started selling vintage in 1999, I had no idea what i was doing. Selling online was new and I was learning as I went. Here are 3 things I wish I’d figured out sooner. 1. Storage and vehicles get small fast In 2000 we bought a Subaru Forrester,
Open a Vintage Store and Watch the Money Flow in
Check out an updated version of this article and more about selling vintage and antiques on BusinessofVintage.net Check out the first two articles in the series: What’s the Least you need to Get Started and Competition. If you sell vintage, or want to become a dealer someday, you are welcome to fill
Don’t Break this Vintage Rule
Check out my weekend finds! A vintage beaded handbag, pair of silver candlesticks (or chrome) one brown pottery mid century lamp, another midcentury lamp, this time a desk lamp. Haven’t researched anything yet. Last but not least an unidentified piece of art pottery with an amateur look yet a really
2019 Garage Schedule
2019 Flea Market Schedule The Vintage Garage is thrilled to be in Evanston 2019! Looking for vintage? That’s what you’ll find! 3 times in 2019 in Downtown Evanston. Chicago’s only all vintage market is back for 2019. We’ll be in a lovely parking garage in Evanston at Davis and Chicago!
Matt Goes for Mid century Modern Furniture
Matt Goes for Mid Century Modern Furniture To celebrate the 5th season of Vintage Garage Chicago, we gave away $250 “Garage Bucks” to spend at the April season opener. Chicago designer Kevin Grace (HGTV, “Steve Harvey” show) was on hand to help our winner spend his bucks on mid century modern
Vintage Garage Chicago April Season Opener Review!
It was COLD but the vintage was HOT! It was great to be back for the April season opener at Vintage Garage 2018. The dealers bundled up and weren’t afraid to bring it. I’m constantly amazed how many love the Garage. We couldn’t do it without you and we thank you.
Top 5 Vintage Fashion Mistakes!
Vintage Fashion Mistakes! Regular Vintage Garage Chicago vendor Kira, is a fashion and jewelry designer and a vintage fashion lover! One of her favorite things to do, is scout out vintage treasures all over the lands. She frequents thrift, antique, and vintage shops tracking down irresistible finds from decades past
Vintage Design Trends 2016
Vintage Design Trends 2016 House Beautiful put out their design trend predictions for the 2016 decorating season. Since interior designers are always on the hunt for what their customers are looking for, at an affordable price, I’ve complied the 2016 VINTAGE design trends that can easily be acquired at your local vintage or flea