Flea Market, Estate Sale, Antique Mall Shopping Trifecta!
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- čas přidán 9. 06. 2024
- It's the battle of the antique and vintage shopping venues-Macon, Georgia edition! We're hunting early one morning to see whether the huge advertised flea market, the freeway fronting antique mall or the only good antique & vintage estate sale will produce the most fun things, with the biggest potential to please our collectors for the money!
Smiley's Flea Market is first, with acres of colorful buildings...but are they filled with our stuff, or just new stuff? We quickly learn you have to brave the blustery morn and head out back, where the outdoor tables of pickers and storage locker liquidators offer everything from costume jewelry and elegant glass to tools and cast iron. Will we score enough to want to return?
Then it's on to the estate sale, where it's already Sunday discount day. Will there be anything interesting left? The answer is yes, when we see that several of the Coca-Cola items, Irish porcelain, pink 1930s glass and other cool vintage we saw in the pictures are still there! A collection of 1980s wall masks give us a good chance to show what we look for in this fun new collecting category. The sale boss is willing to bundle, and we come out with a bag full of goods so cheap that we wonder...did our spend exceed the flea market?
Our last stop is s a roadside antique mall we've enjoyed coming to for years, Big Peach Antiques Mall in Byron. So many pretty and wonderful things, from valuable Victorian whiskey bottles and fire screens to MCM bronze statues...so why are there a bunch of new things suddenly mixed in? We talk about the issues large antique malls face keeping full of true antiques and vintage, and how the thin offerings at the flea market indicate why new stuff may be crowding out the old. Yet even as we say this, a wonderful old cabinet is wheeled past us, and we take note of a really good Pilgrim Glass paperweight worth owning!
Overall, there's a slight winner in the battle of the picking venues...but all our finds make us the winners in the end!
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It is very sad to see the antique malls letting new merchandise come in especially when their signs advertise the word antique at the beginning. I live in TN and it is so hard to find good stuff to resell. The thrift shops ( there are very few) have pricing as if you are in an antique store. The Good Wills (very few) have junk and the antique shops are pricing most of there stuff full boat or more. They are also slipping in new merchandise. How sad! Enjoy your shows and glad that you talk about the items instead of just watching you shop like many of the other resellers are doing now.
Yes George, now you have to hunt for the REAL antiques, even in an antique mall. Makes your treasure all that more rewarding when you find it. ❤❤
Love the little turquoise glider! I like the "real thing", too. Never did understand the whole fake farmhouse craze. I grew up in and around real farmhouses where they would paint those worn items if they could afford it, instead of having worn out looking furniture.
"just because you can imagine it doesn't mean its necessarily a good idea! " oh George ! LOL! I learn something new from you all the time.
There was an antique mall in Dallas that completely changed to new crafty inventory. I think it was a smart move because a lot of people don’t like antiques and so they were reaching a different market.They made it clear on the signage that it was no longer an antique mall. I don't mind finding people selling new old looking stuff in an antique mall, but they definitely need to say so on their signage outside so I don’t waste my time going inside for nothing and know what to expect.
I found an antique shop in Dallas that only has real antiques. It’s not too big and I can make it through there with my wheelchair. Prices are retail but since I want good stuff I’m willing to pay. Total quality. I’m 70 and enjoy every minute of shopping for unique items. I love beautiful glass. Instead of collecting the same things, I love to have just one or two of certain named glass/pottery. I have a nice variety of items that go well together. I’ll list the shop if you’re interested.
I am, and have you been to Magnolia Market in Hiram, some antiques there too . Can u name the store w antiques? I live in Dallas
@@mkborders113 I go to City View Antique Mall at 6830 Walling Lane, Dallas TX 75231. It’s where Skillman and Abrams meet. There is some vintage there and beautiful antiques. It is family owned and operated. This is my favorite as it’s not too big but has great things. I had an employee ask if I was looking for anything specific. I told her I was looking for a tray for my coffee table. She brought me several trays as I shopped. And then she brought a tray and my friend and I both said “that’s it!”
Beautiful cream colored metal tray with pink roses painted on it. There are very expensive items and also some under $10. Check it out. I’ll check out Magnolia Market soon.
The original “dumb cup” made me laugh George! I am the only woman I know that doesn’t own one although I must write that it was a genius marketing strategy by Stanley! Thank you for all your knowledge!❤
16:15 Greatings from Germany. Brown ceramic from Bunzlau is actually THE original Polish pottery, dating back to medival times. For a long time, Bunzlau was German. After 1945, it became Polish and was renamed Bolesławiec. After the Germans had left, the Polish concentrated especially on the blue sponge pattern that is now common.
The set you saw is a classic "Spritzdekor" (spray decor, some kind of early airbrush... sorry, I don't know the correct English term for that) that was produced from the 1920s until 1945.
Feuerfest means fireproof. So it can really be used on open fire, not only in the oven.
Great video, George.
One man's chip is another man's chunk
My Dad and my husband always carried a big thermos like that one to work. We also carry one on trips! Coffee drinkers get it!
Mine did too
The Lotus ashtray was super cool. I have never smoked but have a thing for odd ashtrays.
Sad to see how the antique malls are changing to malls with stuff. I love antiques and I love the hunt. Appreciate your knowledge and you sharing it.
I feel the same, and I hope they hear our plea! It's easy to fill a place with "stuff", but cool old stuff is what the point is.
George , so glad to see you in middle Ga at the Big Peach . My Mom had a booth there and only had antiques. Heather the owner has a lot of booths through out and she has antiques that are gorgeous but very expensive
Great video! I believe the same as you do. I don’t go to an antique mall to see new things! I go to see antique and vintage. Grout was a great show as always!
I totally agree!
Good evening, George. We used to have quite a collection of the masks from New Orleans, but sold them several years ago. I still like them, though. I liked the vase at the top left. I have a complete table set in the Consolidated Glass _Cosmos_ pattern...in a box. Nowhere to display it. Loved the chair the rubber faced monkey was sitting. The fireplace screen was fantastic. $1,000.00 for a piece of Pyrex...Uh-Uh. I've never understood the fascination with it anyway. I have one of the old water pumps. I could seriously use that shelf the duck decoys were on. I think I liked the estate sale best. Thanks for taking us along to all three!
I still have my rubber face and banana monkey that my dad bought me when I was 4 years old! I will be 70 on July 13 so it has been loved many years!
I am crazy for the pink glass. My absolute favorite. Your knowledge is incredible! ❤
I agree! I always learn so much from George!
Good morning George ☀
I hope to be with you this evening 🎉
I missed you, but good to see you here!
Thank you 😊 I missed being with u and everyone too.
I get annoyed by new things in an antique store or flea market too. It’s always been a pet peeve.
Thank you for Sharing. Yes it's sad to see less real antiques. I have always enjoyed finding things from my childhood. Please Stay Safe Happy and Healthy Have A Wonderful Day
Great video George! Thanks for sharing!
Always enjoy shopping along with you, the estate sale hade some nice pieces. Pleasant way to spend my evening 🎉❤
Gotta love an antique folding yardstick. I have those big old Stanley thermoses. We got a set of two in a carry case from my cousin 40+ years ago. Still have them and they're completely usable.
I "found" my mom's old folding yardstick and have had it for 20 years now. I put it in my purse when I need a measurement 😂 mom still hasn't missed it 😋 now she is 97 ❤
Thanks George❤
The bowl only sold for 20. The time you figure in your time, gas, ebay fees and packing materials odds are you lost money on it sadly. After almost 30 years online sales being around you can tell most the good stuff is in people collections reason many now have to sell newer stuff or "junk". Online sales have also shown people even with good name like fostoria there is just lots of it out there still in most forms/styles. 30 years ago a place like that be full of old depression, pottery and elegant glass. Online sales have changed this market forever. I was looking at mccoy cookie jars tonight and the highest one only sold for like 160 online. 20 years ago online was nothing to see them going for 500. Most all people after 30 years of online sales have items now they wanted already in their collection now. This is a hard truth many resellers wont own up to. They just blame in on the economy.
Great little mall🥰
Interesting stops. Quite a few people these days are doing the same thing by selling new stuff for old and trying to pass things off as "antique" that aren't. I guess it is about that almighty dollar. You have a great day and safe trip
So, sorry I missed the live ! I have a question. Will collectors of lidded, pastel Pyrex have their vessels placed along side them in their resting place for use in their after life? It may lead to a new Egyptian revival /\ 😅
My dad toted his Dumb Cup to the Haughton Elevator factory in Toledo everyday... I have it as a keepsake now and still in ggod shape.
Antique seats from a Milledgeville GA hospital....maybe Flannery O'Connor sat in them once... :)
So much fun ty😊
I think you can buy a small brass dowel at like Home Depot or the likes and have them cut it down for you. Only if you get a super good price for the piece.
sorry, 16 minutes in video, Christmas lights were busy like new york.
I think Christmas lights at 29.15ish made space look way to busy.
It's a specific look and it's not something everyone likes or would use at home. However, in a dark space where you're selling a lot of glass, light is really important for its beauty to show
I know a few friends with that large skeleton ... speaking from their experience I would say make sure it is very secure...don't want it falling on your windshield...
It looked heavy!
I love kislux that on the butterfly bag it says auguri / tanti auguri which means happy birthday
Thank you that's good info!
Thank you, George!❤❤❤
Whaaat? The flower petals are ash trays????? I have that flower in silver. It’s been in my family as long as I can remember (I was born in ‘69). I’ve never heard it referred to as an ash tray. I wonder if my parents ever knew that???? Just crazy! I’ve learned so much from you!!
I don’t miss a day a week kislux This show..
Aww thanks!
I lived in B. In the late 90’s
By George wht have you done now .?.
So George tell us how you really feel about new stuff at antique malls.... So carefully stated disgust you're the best ...
😂😂😂😂😂😂
I think we all agree with you ,George 🎉
I thought I recognized that flea market! I used to go there often but I went for a food stand no longer there that sold the best fried green tomatoes. As you can see it's not much for vintage. And I've found some of my favorite pieces at the big peach, I agree, blah to the new stuff! It is slim pickings around here in general, the real gem places have seem to have all closed 😕
I have collected the whole set of open lace in pink in two years
Hi George. There is a Gem ceramic mold co. in Lancaster PA. I don't know how long they've been in business but now they only sell kilns and clay and glaze etc.
I saw the vision with that Lucy top with a table on the bottom it needs to be stripped. Make it look pirate Style. Really worn antique the hell out of it. Painting it messed it all up. I would strip it beat it a little bit with some chain introduce it to a blowtorch here and there. Then clear coat🎉
It may be that the company that owns the Pyrex name, as well as Corelle, filed for bankruptcy protection a few months ago … that prices have remained high . Just a guess on my part .
Pink glasses looks like cabbage rose
🏇 Did you have a bet down for the Belmont ? I have never cashed a trifecta 🏇
Wild George. I understand more of why you don't like some of these Antique
Stores . They say antique, but they have more Articles that are n With 😊😊😊ot antique and new stuff everywhere. Wow, II agree with
Yes me too, I have left when I notice all the new stuff. It takes the fun out of it !
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Havent watched yet but whats the purpose of the skeletons ??? Theres one in my neighborhood that wasnt there at Halloween !?
Come on in janet pogo
Hi Lena, thank you for your welcome. Wasn't Jeffery's sale chat wild?
@@janetpogue4970 yes
Just got home to watch 🥰 sorry I did not make the live 🥰🥰🥰
George, so many shenanigans.
Yes, I just want to make sure people know better!
@TheAntiqueNomad the farmhouse look isn't great anyway.
Neither are shenanigans ! 😊
@@janetpogue4970 Agreed!
No farmhouse stuff fore me
Maybe dealers are selling online or flea markets now?
The flea market didn't have much old to offer, perhaps they're online but the usual old things you see at flea markets that don't ship well weren't there either
@@TheAntiqueNomad interesting. Great as always, friend.
What state are you in this week?
Georgia!
I have a vase from a company called JEM. I'd like to hear more about the company if you learn anything!
It’s a freaking FLEA MARKET not an antique store, get over it.
A little grumpy today? Sounding pretentious.
I love pink depression glass. I’ve been collecting 💕🩷💕🌸
Nice