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Rock Your Local Vintage Market with These 5 Tips<\/h1>\n

How to Get the Best Deals, and Best Stuff at the Antique Markets<\/h2>\n

You\u2019ve got your ticket, your trolley and you\u2019re ready to score some great stuff for your home, but it takes these savvy tips to get the best bang for your entrance fee buck.<\/p>\n

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  1. Splurge on the VIP early event ticket.<\/u><\/strong>\u00a0 It\u2019s all about networking.\u00a0 Early access gives you first dibs on the things you can\u2019t live without.\u00a0 It also gives you access to the vendors without crowds competing for attention.\u00a0 You can network with them to see which ones are willing to use their skills and connections to help you find specific items or designers for you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    The early ticket events are often attended by local influencers, bloggers, and designers.\u00a0 Don\u2019t miss the opportunity to make connections with other people who share your passions.\u00a0 I\u2019ve found them to be generous with their help and they\u2019re often the first to know about other events that might interest you.\u00a0 So, spend most of your time networking, and save the heavy shopping for the next day.<\/p>\n

    [bctt tweet=”Connect with local bloggers to get the inside track at the Antique Market” username=”@BlowingAwayWest”]<\/p>\n

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    1. Make a list.<\/u><\/strong> Knowing what you need ahead of time keeps you from bringing home treasures that don\u2019t fit into your decorating plan.\u00a0 It\u2019s best to have a general, rather than specific idea of what you\u2019re looking for.\u00a0 Keeping an open mind helps you see different possibilities while still getting the piece that you need.\u00a0 Think \u201cdisplay\/cabinet for the corner of the kitchen\u201d rather than \u201cblue 1940\u2019s ice box.\u201d \u00a0And don\u2019t forget to write down measurements.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Most people attending the last vintage market I visited had purchased wall hangings.\u00a0 My guess is that they had to pass on some of the more interesting pieces because they weren\u2019t sure where they would put them, or if they would fit.\u00a0 So, survey your home before attending and make a list that will allow you to bring home truly unique pieces that work for you.<\/p>\n

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      1. Bring a Tape Measure.<\/u><\/strong> This one is so obvious, and yet we forget that every time we shop for home furnishings we need a tape measure.\u00a0 There\u2019s nothing worse that bringing home something you love and finding that it just doesn\u2019t fit into your plan because you didn\u2019t measure first.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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        1. Bring a wagon, dolly or lumber cart.<\/u><\/strong> You\u2019re going to have to get your treasures back to your car\u2014parked \u00bd mile from the venue.\u00a0 There\u2019s usually a staging area where you can stow and fill your cart until you\u2019re ready to leave.\u00a0 For really big pieces, ask the vendor to mark it as sold and plan to pick it up later.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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          [bctt tweet=”Artists are willing to customize – Just ask!” username=”@BlowingAwayWest”]<\/p>\n

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          1. Snap pictures.<\/u><\/strong> So many of the vendors at these events are artisans willing to customize.\u00a0 Snap pictures of the piece that you like, but maybe isn\u2019t quite right and another picture of their business card or promotional sign.\u00a0 Then call them a week or so after the event to discuss producing a custom item for you.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Share your favorite tips for shopping vintage markets in the comments below.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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