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Minnesota Seniors Antiques &
Collectibles Online!
Collecting antiques and other collectibles has
become a hot hobby.
Here you will find lots of useful information about antiques and collectibles from
an expert in the field. Along with listings for antique shops, flea markets,
garage sales, craft sale listings, church bazaars, and
so much more!
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Tips For A
Successful Garage Sale - Part 2
Next, it's time to determine what days to hold your
sale. The most popular days are Thursday through
Saturday. That's what I would suggest as well.
You can expect that the first few shoppers who arrive at
your sale may seem to walk in and then leave without
buying anything. Why? Thursday mornings from 8:00 to
10:00 are times that collectors and professional dealers
go out and buy. These shoppers are often looking for
one very specific item. They walk in your garage
do a fast scan and then leave. Don't be discouraged.
Your sales should begin to pick up at 10:00 am or noon
when the average garage sale shoppers wake up and start
to drive.
The average shoppers start to arrive at 10:00 am, but I
always open at 8:00 am for those people driving to work
who might see the signs and decide to stop for a couple
of minutes.
Another thing you can do to boost your sales is to
invite your neighbors and friends to your garage the
night before your sale opens...even if you are still
pricing and working in your garage. Just tell them to
come on over and shop!
Now that you determined the days of your sale, the next
thing is advertising your sale.
I am probably unique in this suggestion, but it works
for me. I have never once placed an ad. I use
signs...a lot of very well placed and daily monitored
signs. If you don't have the luxury of living on a main
thoroughfare, you begin by placing signs directing them
off the main thoroughfare to your sale. Your signs
don't have to be elaborate. Just a simple "Garage Sale"
with an arrow pointing them the way. Keep your signs
the same color...if you start with a yellow sign, keep
using yellow signs throughout the route to your sale.
In contrast, most people tend to place an ad in the
local newspaper. Use your local shopper. It's
delivered to every household in the area every week. I
happen to live in Anoka, so my local shopper is the
Anoka County Shopper.
These are the two most popular advertising options for
garage sales. You can use one, the other, or a
combination of the two. There is no right or wrong
option, simply go with the option that you feel most
comfortable with.
Antiques With Attitude,
Deb Chesley
Antique Dealer/Collector
Do you have a question pertaining to antiques or
collectibles that you would like to ask Ms. Chesley? You can
email Deb your
questions directly. She would be happy to answer your questions! Be sure to bookmark this page for future articles
and information.
View the archive of Ms. Chesley's
past articles here.
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Do you have a question pertaining to antiques or collectibles that you
would like to ask Ms Chesley? Please
email Deb your questions.
Answers to many questions received will appear here.
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Deb
was born and raised in Anoka County.
At age 45, she currently resides in the town of
Anoka. She has been an antique dealer since
1995. Deb learned to love garage sales and
antiques at a very young age. Her personal
collections include Vintage Jewelry, Tobacco Tins,
Red Wing Pottery, Vintage Furs, Mixing
Bowls/Nesting Bowls, "Sharon" Pattern Depression
Glass, Granite Ware, and much more. Deb loves
music from 1930 to 1965 which includes artists
such as Shirley Horn, Dinah Washington, The
Righteous Brothers, and Patsy Cline. Her
other passions include home-style cooking,
crossword puzzles, and online word games. This
photo was taken at "Antiques Downtown" in Elk
River. 763-441-1818. |
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August 5 - 8, 2010: Vert Occasional Sale
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9:00 am to 6:00 pm Thursday through Saturday, noon
to 4:00 pm on Sunday. Located at 44 West 1st
Street in Waconia. For more information,
call 952-442-1310.
August 7 - 8, 2010: 19th Annual Cambridge Antique
Fair at the Isanti County Fairgrounds in
Cambridge. Featuring a huge selection of antique
furniture, household items, jewelry, toys, and
more from over 300 dealers! Hours: Saturday from
8:00 am to 6:00 pm and Sunday from 8:00 am to 4:00
pm. Isanti County Fairgrounds are one mile east
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August 11 - 15, 2010: Flamingos Divine Finds
Antiques, collectibles, furniture, vintage finds,
and more! Hours: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm.
Located at 3404 Cedar Avenue South, Minneapolis.
For more information, call 612-767-4548.
August 11 - 15, 2010: Picket Fence Gals
Antiques, vintage finds, and more for your
home and garden decor. Hours:
Wednesday 3:00 pm to 7:00 pm, Thursday through
Saturday 9:00 am to 6:00 pm, Sunday 11:00 am to
5:00 pm. 13075 Lake Blvd, Lindstrom.
For more information, call 651-257-3370.
August 12 - 14, 2010: Barb's Country
Collectibles, Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm,
12634 Ulm Avenue, Hutchinson. For more
information, call 320-583-5896.
August 12 - 14, 2010: Uniquely Yours
Hours: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. 1030 South
Grade Road, Hutchinson. For more
information, call 320-293-8531.
August 12 - 15, 2010: The Wren's Nest
Occasional Sale Hours: Thursday
10:00 am to 8:00 pm, Friday and Saturday 10:00 am
to 6:00 pm, Sunday noon to 5:00 pm. 118 East
Main Street, Anoka. For more information,
call 763-421-1795.
August 12 - 15, 2010: Antique Alley
Country chic, antiques, and gift items.
Hours: 10:00 am to 6:30 pm, Friday and
Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday noon to 4:00
pm. 218 Central Avenue, Osseo. For
more information, call 763-420-3220.
August 12 - 15, 2010: Marilyn's
Antiques and more. Hours: Thursday
through Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 11:00
am to 4:00 pm. 13153 180th Street,
Hutchinson. For more information, call
320-223-4269.
August 20 - 22, 2010: 40th Annual Nowthen
Threshing Show featuring special attractions
such as antique cars & trucks, general store, huge
flea market, and more! See life as it was!
Lots of fun, food, entertainment, and more for the
whole family! 7415 Old Viking Blvd, Nowthen.
Click Here For Details
August 20 - 22, 2010: Gold Rush Days Premier
Antique Show 2010 in downtown Oronoco. This
is Minnesota's greatest antique show and flea
market around! Hours: Friday from 6:00 am to
7:00 pm, Saturday from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm, and
Sunday from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm. For more
information, call 507-367-2111 or
Click Here For Details
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