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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!
What's Hot -
What's Not: October 2010
With the holidays fast approaching, I thought it
would be fun to come up with a list of what's hot and
what's not currently in the world of antiques.
These lists are based on my observations of what's been
and what's not been selling well in the antique shops
and isn't by no means an official industry list.
I will also be periodically re-compiling these lists
and have some fun tracking trends!
Antiques: What's Hot Right Now
* Vintage Radios - all kinds, including floor
models, table-top, and transistors.
* Military Items - weapons, flags, helmets, etc.
* Old Video Game Systems (these hook up to your TV,
such as Atari)
* California Pottery - all companies
* Crocks & Butter Churns
* Painted Furniture - current hot colors are white,
cream, black, seafoam green, aqua
* Bakelite Jewelry & Bohemian Jewelry
* Re-purposed items to decorate or use for a purpose
other than it was designed for
* Transformers Toys
* Star Wars - all types
* Barn Wood
* Railroad items - all types
* Lodge Decor - such as wood golf clubs, snow shoes,
& wood snow sleds
Antiques: What's Not Hot
* Collectibles in general are out
* State Quarter Collections
* Spoon Collections
* Collector Ceramic Plates
* Typewriters - even the earliest models
* Treadle Sewing Machines - over-abundance
* Any Other Sewing Machines, except toy size. Toy
size is HOT!
* Beanie Babies
* Department 56 Christmas Villages
* Santa Bears
* Cookbooks - 1960s and newer (over-abundance)
I hope these lists will also give you some nice gift
ideas for the antique lover in your life! Happy
Shopping!
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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Every Monday Night: Auctions presented by Luther Auction House,
2556 7th Avenue East in Maplewood. For more information, call 651-770-6175 or
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Every Wednesday through Sunday Pac Ratz Flea
Market Indoor/Outdoor flea market featuring
over 40 vendors, there's something for everyone!
Located at Hwy 65 & Constance Blvd, in Ham Lake.
For more information, call 763-413-1400 or
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Every Friday Night: Auctions
presented by Shakopee Auction Center, 214 Holmes
Street in Shakopee at 6:15 pm. Antiques,
Collectibles, Estate Items, Personal Property.
For more information, call 952-890-7287 or
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Last Saturday of the Month: Antique and Collector Auction
presented by Brown Auction 13229 St. Croix Avenue in Lindstrom. Estates and
consignments welcome! For more information, call 612-598-9031 or
Click Here For Details
November 19 - 21, 2010: Anniversary Sale
at Antiques Downtown, 309 Jackson Ave, Elk River.
3 levels of dealers with a wide range of items to
choose from. Perfect for holiday
gift-giving! Hours: Friday from 10:00
am to 8:00 pm, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am to 6:00
pm. For more information, call 763-441-1818.
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