Gertrude Abercrombie People frequently ask me, “What do you buy?” I have favorites, but I will buy whatever appeals to me and that I can resell for a higher price. From 19th century English porcelain to a Hardy Boys board game from 1978. From a certain perspective, we find all
How Antique Values are Determined
Antique Values How much is this worth? This question is often asked, then answered. Antique values and vintage values can vary greatly. Items don’t generally have set prices. You can’t order them from a catalog where there’s a choice of different size or color. You can’t purchase them in
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
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.
Re-imagining – Paul and John’s Update
Nice of John to give us an update on his piece and a peek at his shelves of things to become something else. Unless he changes his mind again, we will be seeing his curbside find turned into an industrial show piece this Sunday at the Vintage Garage Opener. We’re
Appraisal fair favorites, September
The September appraisal fair at the Garage brought in a new round of cool vintage goods. We’ll be back on the 3rd Sunday of October. 1 free item appraisal per paid admission. Here are a few of our favorites from September- Ideal Shirley Temple Doll, 17″ from the 1950’s. Her original
Vintage Garage appraisal fair favorites – August
Vintage Garage Appraisal Fair August Vintage Garage Chicago hosted its first appraisal fair at the August 22nd show. Customers were asked to bring in any items they were curious about. Check out a few of our appraisal fair favorites below. We will hold the Vintage Garage appraisal fair on September 18
Wanted!
Hey! So in July we asked you to wear your best vintage outfit and win a prize! Seemed easy enough, look for great outfits, hand out Garagebucks or season passes. About 9:40am a storm came through Uptown causing torrential downpour and for the first time in Garage history (thanks to