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FINDS OF A LIFETIMEGarage sales are full of all kinds of unique items for sale. Youcan find clothes that are no longer for sale in stores, toys andgames from your childhood and other items. And, every once in awhile, you can find genuinely valuable items for a song.15TH CENTURY CHINESE BOWLA shopper at a 2020 Connecticut garage sale found a blue-andwhiteChinese floral bowl decorated with lotus, peony, chrysanthemumand pomegranate blossoms. hey snagged it for . It latersold for more than 21,000, because it wasnt any ordinary bowl.It was a 1th century antique commissioned by the Chinese imperialcourt during the Ming dynasty.Its a lotus bowl, named not for the paintings but for its shapesresemblance to a lotus bud. It was made between 10 and 12during the Yongle mperor, a period noted for its distinctive andcelebrated porcelain techniques. he small bowl was ust morethan 6 inches across. Its unknown how it came to be at the sale,but only si other similar bowls are known to have survived, auctionhouse othebys says. hose bowls are housed by places suchas the National Palace Museum in aipei, the ritish Museum andthe ictoria Albert Museum.DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCEAn old painting snapped up at a 199 Pennsylvania flea market18 The WORLD ~ 2021 Summer GuideFinds of a Lifetimefor was hiding one of 00 official copies from the first printingof the eclaration of Independence. Only 2 similar copies remain,and most of those are privately owned. It fetched more than 2million at a 1991 othebys auction.his was a record for any printed Americana. It was far andaway the highest price for historical Americana ever, said auctioneerand othebys enior ice President avid Redden.he document later sold again in 2000 for more than million,going on the road as part of Norman ears eclaration of IndependenceRoad rip.$5 WARHOL?A ritish businessman bought some ertrude tein drawings ata 2012 as egas garage sale. He says he was getting the purportedtein drawings frame when he found another picture signed AndyWarhola.he seller of the drawings said she used to babysit Warhol, andthe businessman says the drawing is one of the pop artists earliestworks.heres some controversy, however, as the artists family disputeshis story and the Warhol Authentication oard never verifiedthe drawing.You may not get as lucky as these buyers, but you can find yourown treasures at your local garage sale.
Shopping at a Flea MarketFlea markets or swap meets are places where many different sellers gather to sell items, especially usedor handmade items. They tend to be all-weekend affairs, and some may raise money for charity. Fleamarkets can be either outdoor or indoor, and bartering is usually acceptable. Here are some tips forsoring great deals at te ea marketCARRY CASHThis isn’t the place to whip out your card. Cash is king, and topull off your no-disposable-income ruse, carry small bills unlessyou’re looking to make a big purchase like home furnishings. Keepyour cash separated so you dont flash a big wad to the vendor,even if it is all 1 bills and bills.THE EARLY BIRD GETS THE DEALSHit the flea market when the doors open to make sure you getwhat youre looking for, at the best price. If you arrive late, youmay get a good deal as vendors look to liquidate before packingup, but you also risk some of the best vendors selling out or theirgoods being picked over. For the best selection, get there early.DECIDE ON THE SPOTWhen you can, make a decision quickly and stand by it. Walkingaway could mean missing out on a deal or it could mean the pricegoing up. If the item is large, the seller should be willing to holdit for you so that you can enjoy the rest of the market. And if theanswer is no, stick with it. If the vendor wont meet your targetedprice, move on. here are other fish in the sea.BRING A SHOPPING BUDDYHave a friend come with you to bounce ideas off of and toprovide a second pair of hands and eyes. A friend can also help youstake out items and get larger buys home safely. Friends can alsohelp you haggle for better prices. Work out your strategy beforeyou go.Peacham Corner GuildUnique Handcrafted Gifts,Small Antiques, Specialty Foods, VT MapleOpen 10-4 Daily Tues-Fri Open Labor & Columbus Day643 Bayley Hazen Road, Peacham, VT802-592-3332 PeachamCornerGuild@gmail.comwww.PeachamCornerGuild.comA cooperative shopBRING A PAPER AND PENIt’s a good idea to bring something to take notes with, such asthe location of certain items, the names and numbers of vendorswho may have something worth looking at offsite, where youparked, and a list of what you’re looking to buy today. Make yourlists, check them twice, and get the best deals you can.“Cushings’ ClutterAntique Shop”Vintage Antiques Books Jewelry Retro Glass Toys ArtPostcards China Accessories Ephemra Clothes LampsCentral Vermont's Largest Inventory!42 Brook Rd, Plainfield Village, VT454-7731 • Follow us onAntiques FurnitureRte. 2 ast Montpelier 22-60 29-10OPN RYAY 10am to pm2 Floors - rooms full of great stuffots of Antique ealers - We have old coins, tooThe barn is packed full - come and find a treasure!The WORLD ~ 2021 Summer Guide 19
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