tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post205463325796103412..comments2024-03-27T11:20:09.563-04:00Comments on Good Things by David: Flea Market, Tag Sale & Antique Shopping TipsGood Things by Davidhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-69937983198724496012013-08-16T19:22:23.888-04:002013-08-16T19:22:23.888-04:00That is GREAT, Kenn!!
I think it's a good ide...That is GREAT, Kenn!!<br /><br />I think it's a good idea to have at least a tote or two in the car for these occasions so that you're prepared. Gotta love "the kit". :)<br /><br />Best to you & yours antiquing in the Midwest!!<br /><br />xo,<br />DavidGood Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-83829939037802164052013-08-16T17:33:17.571-04:002013-08-16T17:33:17.571-04:00Great tips, David. It never fails, we're out ...Great tips, David. It never fails, we're out and about, decide to make a stop at an antique store and I'm NEVER prepared! I've ended that! I just put together your "kit" for both of our cars, so now we're always ready! xoxoKennhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06299828916739335429noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-198572760989864392013-08-16T14:49:28.539-04:002013-08-16T14:49:28.539-04:00Great! Let me know how it goes and what you find!...Great! Let me know how it goes and what you find!<br /><br />DavidGood Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-7261244560881761102013-08-16T14:33:54.993-04:002013-08-16T14:33:54.993-04:00We're headed to Taylor's later today! We l...We're headed to Taylor's later today! We love Ellicott City. Shopping small businesses is wonderful and so many great new additions have popped up in our little town over the last several years. Cheers! Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938668828525215751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-38999371351795463412013-08-16T12:34:01.871-04:002013-08-16T12:34:01.871-04:00You're hilarious Jessica. I know what you mea...You're hilarious Jessica. I know what you mean! By the way, I'm taken too! LOL.<br /><br />It sometimes takes an eternity to find just the right thing to go with what we already own. Believe me, I know! Although I don't carry a list of the things I want, I do have a pretty good memory of my inventory and what I "need". <br /><br />I know someone from Ellicot City, what a small world! What a shame that the store you mentioned is closing. I always feel saddened when an antique store shuts down, because I get so attached to them. I don't feel that way about other stores whatsoever.<br /><br />Make it a point to visit it before it closes because I'm sure you're bound to find some great buys. And, yes, being kind & courteous toward shopkeepers goes a LONG way!<br /><br />Best,<br />David<br />Good Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-75902696929198706132013-08-16T11:27:15.455-04:002013-08-16T11:27:15.455-04:00I love these tips and I love you David! (And I mea...I love these tips and I love you David! (And I mean that in the purely platonic "I'm happily married but desperately want to shop with you because no one else understands the elaborate lengths I go to" kind of way) ha ha! I have a little polished wood measuring tape that looks like an oval and a list with all of my important measurements in my diaper bag at all times. I had a very long engagement because I needed hunt for lots of milkglass and antique silverware in my great grandmother's pattern for our tables. By some miracle of fate an antique shop in Ellicott City near our place was selling a 12 piece place setting of our china for next to nothing and they STILL happily came down on the price for me. Being nice to people is it's own reward, but sometimes it gets you a great price too! By the way, they are closing Taylor's Antique Mall out here and moving the vendors out... Couldn't hurt to plan a trip and see if they are willing to negotiate a little more than usual. Not sure of the date they need to be out. Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08938668828525215751noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-28752415884535569552013-08-16T06:59:55.762-04:002013-08-16T06:59:55.762-04:00Amy, an antique cake dome????
Send me a picture ...Amy, an antique cake dome???? <br /><br />Send me a picture of it please. I'd love to see it!<br /><br />I'm so glad that your purchase arrived safely at home, but it is a good thing to be prepared when going. Just keep a few totes in your car to be sure! <br /><br />Have fun shopping.<br /><br />DavidGood Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-7698335169009726552013-08-16T06:58:14.102-04:002013-08-16T06:58:14.102-04:00Janet,
Never leave home without a tote when going...Janet,<br /><br />Never leave home without a tote when going to an antique store or vintage shop! By the way, THANK YOU!!!!!!!, for that MBM tote. I use it all the time. :)<br /><br />I know, having a measuring tape is a life saver. Eyeballing something isn't always good because 1/2" or 1" on something can make a big difference when identifying something.<br /><br />Awesome, I'm glad you liked the post!!<br /><br />DavidGood Things by Davidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17582570273008694707noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-2053403853430102312013-08-16T03:22:24.648-04:002013-08-16T03:22:24.648-04:00If only I had read your advice a few weeks ago whe...If only I had read your advice a few weeks ago when I bought a large cake dome from an antiques shop. It got home alright, but I was fraught with worry all the way. Luckily I had a picnic blanket in the car that I wrapped it in. I will follow your advice in future when I go shopping!Amy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3899947061109303715.post-78456234739227996452013-08-15T23:46:05.937-04:002013-08-15T23:46:05.937-04:00What a fantastic post, David! I love shopping anti...What a fantastic post, David! I love shopping antique shops and malls and all too often find that vendors, nor shop-keepers have the appropriate packaging materials to wrap and protect my treasures for the trip home. <br /><br />Like you, I take a tape measure everywhere and I cannot tell you how many times it has saved me from taking something home that would never fit the space I intend for it! A tape measure has saved me both the money and hassle of ending up with the wrong piece. And, since most sales at antique shops are final, it's important to know what you're doing AND get the purchase home in one piece! <br /><br />I love the idea of totes - I have a million of them but usually forget them at home! Thanks for the reminder to put a few in the Jeep!<br /><br />xoJanethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17283941721180439222noreply@blogger.com