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Serious Collectors Scour the Flea Markets

Do you rise up at the crack of dawn on Saturday mornings to make the rounds of garage sales, thrift stores, and flea markets?   Everyone’s heard of bargain hunters finding what turned out to be a treasure on sale for pennies on the dollar. Some people actively avoid second-hand sales because they’ve never found anything at these events but junk.  But if you’ve got a sharp eye, you could be one of those shrewd shoppers who has taken home real treasures.

Antique Hunting Etiquette

Experienced antique hunters know the rules of the game.   Like anything in life, there are do’s and don’ts.  If you want to be taken seriously, here are some clues:

You know how your dad always told you, when you buy a car, don’t express too much interest in it or the price will go up?   Same with antiques.  If you go to an antique dealer with a story of how you’ve spent a lifetime searching high and low for this  chest of drawers because it is just like Grandma’s you’d better bring a wheelbarrow for the cash you’ll need.

Antiques: Somerville, New Jersey's Antique Destination

With a population of approximately 12,000 people, the New Jersey borough of Somerville can hardly be described as a major city. Yet, this historic town, which also serves as the Somerset County seat, represents a refreshing change of pace from the mega-malls, shopping centers and big box stores that dot its perimeter.

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