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TWO ANTIQUE SHOWS IN FEBRUARY

WAS JUST THE TICKET!

 

Forget that Batman & Robin stuff; February brought Utah antiquer's the real “dynamic duo”.  If you’re the kind of guy who likes his shoes well broken in and comfortable, you probably headed to Ogden for “Acorns”, one of Utah's oldest & most respected antiques events.  If you prefer the smell of fresh leather, and worship that shine on a new pair of kicks, you were waiting in line at the Salt Lake Masonic Temple for the first peek at a new antiquing tradition.  If you were smart you didn’t miss either.

 

As always, Acorns Weber County Fairgrounds venue was filled with a cadre of local and out of state dealers offering an eager crowd antique furnishings, collectibles, decoratives and the trendiest junque. And the place was hopping. It was elbow to elbow in most of the booths, and from the looks of it, dealers brought just what the antiques hungry crowd were after, as few shoppers were not toting an a armful of packages.

 

It was cold and snowy outside as antiques & vintage dealers waited with fingers crossed to find out if collectors would brave the elements to check out the new Historic Salt Lake Antiques show.  No worry, when the doors opened, an excited crowd poured in, and kept on coming throughout the weekend. If anyone  wondered if Salt Lake City was hungry for an antiques show; they were  ravenous.  The show stopper was the venue itself, an Aztec themed ballroom in the historic Salt Lake Masonic Temple.  A series of antiques & vintage shows are on  the drawing board,  hopefully the show will become permanent.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



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GIVE ME A PLACE TO SHOP WHERE IT'S WARM....... I'M FLEAZIN

I've missed the year round antiques and collectible flea markets that we used to frequent when we had our antiques shop.  In the 1980's & 90's, the "swap meet" at the redwood drive-in was almost like a hundred mini tag sales, and always a good place to unearth a few treasures to put on our shelves Monday morning. But these days it has evolved into more of an ethnic market than a swap meet.  The indoor/outdoor weekend market at the Salt Lake Fairgrounds went through several incarnations, never becoming much more than a second-hand sale, and mercifully closed a short time ago. So the Salt Lake Valley has been pretty much devoid of anyplace to do a little weekend junking.

 

But things are looking up, and it looks like we've got a new place to go to church on Sunday mornings.  This past weekend, Wanship antique dealers Will Dator & Emy Maloutas opened The Salt Lake Vintage Flea Market & Auction.  A large, indoor, year round flea market, with permanent collectibles booths and lots of space for drop-in dealers to set up. 

THE NEW SALT LAKE INDOOR FLEA MARKET

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OWNER EMY MALOUTAS 



 

 Lyn & I dropped by Sunday, to give the place the once over, and we know where were we'll be spending our free time on the weekends from now on.  From the hotdog stand out front, to the live music in the back, the flea market offers a great place to shop for antiques & vintage merchandise.



 You can walk in for a buck, and the place is full of antiques, collectibles, art, vintage & retro goodies.  While Lyn looked around, I headed straight to the Vinyl section, and picked up a couple of new vintage rock & roll albums.  There seemed to be a little something for everybody.

 

 

 

 

 



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DEAL? OR NO DEAL!

NEGOTIATING WITH YOUR ANTIQUES DEALER 

by Dennis Barker

Its been a while, but for  many years, I owned an  antiques shop in Salt Lake.  But long before I could even spell antique, some curiously confused or deranged shop owner fell upon the idea, that it might be interesting, if the price of antiques were negotiable.  Subsequently, antiques dealers everywhere have been expected to follow in the dance. “Is this your best price?” is now the first step in the tango between dealer and collector.

When I sat behind the sales counter in my shop, it was unusual when a customer did not ask for a discount on his purchase.  Those times that the buyer offered the phrase “can you do any better on this?”, I had taken to responding, that “I’d be doing a little better if I could get an extra twenty bucks for it”.  Some customers offered a wry smile,  others stared at me as if I were from Mars, and I even had customers just set down the object of their affection, and walk un-bemusedly out of the shop. Apparently what amuses me, doesn't always tickle others.  In the end, I didn’t make up the rules, so I danced until my feet hurt.

 

Its always been my contention, that the dealer is usually going to get what he needs out of his merchandise, and if there exists a generally accepted expectation of a discount, it will already be built into the price.  This doesn't mean that  most dealers are not really negotiable.  Cost of merchandise, rarity of the item, and the dealers financial position can all effect his willingness to stand pat or further discount a sale.  The most equitable deal probably leaves both buyer and seller feeling just a little uncomfortable. In the end, collectors want to collect, and every dealer has to fill up his dance card.

 

Further complicating the situation, there seems to be, especially among many newer collectors, an opinion that antiques dealers pay little for their merchandise, and have fat margins to work with.  This is usually untrue. And, while the smart collector will try to get the best price possible, a low ball offer will often result in the dealer becoming less, not more negotiable.  Remember, to remain in business, the dealer has to pay his expense and make a profit. Keep in mind that collecting is not a blood sport, it's an enjoyable pastime.. If you want to haggle beyond the dealers price, do so with a smile, and if the dealer can’t accommodate you, tell him you’ll pass, and walk away.  It’s a small world, and it’s likely you’ll want to dance with him another day.

 

 

 

 

 

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There it is, lying right there on the floor in a million pieces. And, there you are, facing one of those make or break decisions; sweep up the evidence and head for the nearest trash can, or, man up and tell your wife that you just broke another piece of her grandmother’s china. Your situation complicated by the knowledge that you can be replaced easier than an heirloom soup tureen.  You head for the door, hoping the cat will take the rap.

You love using your heirloom china, but facing the possibility of breaking one of grandma’s old dishes seems like a risky proposition. You also dislike making your husband sit at the kids table you set with chinette. But, one has to be practical about these things.

The good news is that you can feel more comfortable letting the husband back at the adult table, because you just discovered “pattern match” services.  Knowing you can replace a broken piece, if a tragedy occurs, makes using antique and heirloom china on your table, even with a clumsy husband, a less frightening prospect. While china matching services aren’t always the best bargain around, you’ll find that good pattern match services stock hundreds of patterns and thousands of pieces of china & glassware, and can be useful when you’re in a hurry to replace a beloved dish.  Most services will send you a listing of available pieces making it easy to replace broken items, or add things you need to expand your place settings and serving pieces. They can also help you identify your china patterns and provide information on the manufacturer, date of production and other pertinent details that may help you locate replacement pieces.

So, let that husband out of the doghouse. Entertaining doesn’t have to be frightening. China matching services can help make you feel comfortable and family and friends feel special.  So dust off those treasured dishes for your next gathering and celebrate in style. 

 

You can find pattern match services on line.  There are several good ones. Like everything else, be sure to get references to assure you are dealing with a trusted reputable company.

 



 

LIBERTY PARK EMPORIUM..... DREAM SHOPPING

Annie Lennox said it best; "Sweet dreams are made of this". 

 

As it turns out, sometimes dreams do come true, as witnessed Friday night at the grand opening of Liberty Park Emporium, Salt Lakes newest, hip little vintage shop.  The dream was hatched by owner Monica Zoltanski. No newcomer to the antiques business,  Monica owns the Capital City Antiques Mall, and previously owned the vintage shop Sisters. 

 

Monica christened her new shop, surrounded by a loaf of bread a jug of wine,  and friends  & supporters, who got an early look at her newly created space featuring carefully selected antiques, home decor, trendy accessories and unusual gifts.  

Liberty Park Emporium owner Monica Zoltanski

Lyn looked high & low, dazzled by the goodies

The Liberty Park Emporium is Located at 1465 So. 700 East, in Salt Lake City.  We think it's going to be a major player in the high end vintgage market.  Best of luck Monica, and sweet dreams. 

LOOKING FOR LOVE IN ALL THE WRONG PLACES

by Dennis Barker

 

If you spend much time hanging around traditional antiques shops, sooner or later you're going to hear a shop owner  comment, that there are just aren't as many collectors as there used to be.  And, if your taste’s run toward traditional antiques, it probably appears that way.  The truth however, is just the opposite. You don't have to look very far to discover that more and more people are out there looking for vintage items to incorporate into their homes, wardrobes or collections. Stop at any flea market, vintage or resale shop, and you'll find them buzzing with a mostly younger crowd, hungry for "old things".  Two things seem to account for the divergent experience between antiques and vintage shop owners.  The first is obvious.  Economics.  Lots of folks are feeling a financial pinch, and everybody is looking for a bargain.  Still more difficult for antiques dealers is the second.  Perception.  It seems that many among the flood of new collectors think of antiques as stodgy & expensive, believing they can find more value in "secondhand" shops.  Neither is true; there is a lot of fun and value to be found in an antiques shop.

When I was kid,  the Guess Who pleaded, "don't give me no hand me down world", our depression era mothers couldn't convince us that our older brothers half worn levis were as good as a new pair,  and we were embarrassed if the neighbors old sofa or lamp turned up our living room.  Our motto was, give us the new stuff.  The social exception was our grandfather's old chair.  It was an antique, you see. 

And the world turns.  I suppose this all got started with the shabby chic trend.  But today, the ideals of my youth have been upended, and the once derided secondhand item is now the ecological, economical and sociological darling of the 20-30 something generation.  And I'll admit,  it is a better way.  There's no arguing that the current reuse, recycle, and re-love craze is a more environmentally friendly lifestyle.  But wait...... isn't that exactly what antiques shops have been doing for a couple of hundred years?  

Just as "keep it green" has become our mantra, the terms vintage and retro have become the darlings of design & fashion. And, over the past few years, a burgeoning resale market has exploded to fill the growing demand. Inexplicably, antiques shops, the original recyclers, have found themselves outside looking in.  But the truth is, that antiques and vintage/retro stores are really just different sides of the same coin. Both populate their shelves with old  merchandise, that has been rescued, cleaned, refurbished and made ready for the next owner.  And more importantly, bargains abound in both venues.

You say tomato, I say tomahto. It often comes down to semantics. I’ve been in dozens of Utah antiques shops that have little on their shelves that would meet the technical definition of antique. Most of their merchandise would fit nicely into a vintage resale shop. As a matter of fact, there is hardly a resale shop that doesn’t have a few antiques, nor an antiques shop without lots of decorative and vintage items.  The only difference; the antiques dealer likely calls these things “collectibles”, and the resale shop owner probably uses the trendy “vintage/retro/reuse”  buzz words. When you’re looking for a chest of drawers for the spare room, that fits your budget and ecological bent, who really cares. I’ve bought lots of vintage stuff at antiques shops, and antiques in vintage shops. Why not expand your shopping universe.

 

Take a look at the two chest of drawers pictured above.  One from a resale shop, and the other from an antiques seller. Dependent on your sense of style, either would do the trick.  They’re both about the same price, will store whatever you need stored, and, will save a tree and about $500.00 over a trip to RC Wiley’s.  More importantly, you might find either at a vintage or antiques shop.

 

So, next time you’re out looking for something you can reuse, repurpose and re-love, think green, and don’t be afraid to stop by the original recyclers, your local antiques shop.  They’re loaded with just the kind of things you want.  That guy behind the counter may not know the jargon, but he might have just what you’re looking for.

 

 

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SLIDE INTO SOMETHING COMFORTABLE....

Nothing is better than having a little fun with an old friend.  And, every month for almost 25 years, just like an old friend, Utahans have looked to the to the New Century Collector for their antiquing news. 

You can always rely on the Collector for the latest information about antiques, vintage & resale shops, along with everything you'll want to know about uncoming shows, auctions and markets.  So, why wait, Here's the November issue of the NEW CENTURY COLLECTOR.  You know you want to take a peek.  You know the drill, just follow the link below to get an early look at the publications Utah collectors have enjoyed for a quarter of a Century. 

 

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IF YOU'RE GOING TO MOVE, YOU BETTER LIGHTEN THE LOAD

It looks like the folks at ABODE are sharpening their pencil

to get ready for the move to their new digs.

Everybody loves a sale, and this week "the" place to be is at ABODE.  The Sugarhouse vintage shop will be moving the first part of November to their new location on 3300 So., and needs to lighten the load before they pack the moving van.  The good news for shoppers, is that means it's a buyers market until they close on the 31st. 

 Stop by and make yourself a deal on something you love!



WHEN YOUR DADDY TOLD YOU THAT GOOD THINGS ARE WORTH WAITING FOR, HE WASN'T PULLING YOUR LEG!

It seems far too long since the last antiques show in the Salt Lake Valley.  It was last February, that long time antiques show guru Walter Larsen packed up his tent, put his Bermuda shorts in a suitcase, and decided to spend the rest of his time soakin' up the rays on a cruise ship. 

 

The good news was that on his way out the back door, Walter did us all a favor, and sold the Original Salt Lake Antiques Show to Denver show promoter Nancy Johnson. And, just like little Carol Ann in Poltergeist said "Their Here"

 

I had a chance to walk through this weeks Original Salt Lake Antiques Show during set up, and just like daddy said, this one was worth the wait.  The show is bigger, better and more discerning than what the Larsen show had become in its waning years.

 

 

Along with a cadre of Utah's finest antiques dealers, a diverse group of antiques sellers from 15 States are displaying their wares.  I took a few pictures as I walked around.  As you can see, this show offers a bit of everything.

THE SHOW STARTS TOMORROW, (FRI. OCTOBER 19) AND PROMISES 3 GLORIOUS DAYS OF ANTIQUING.  I'LL BE THERE WHEN THE DOORS OPEN!

 

THIS ONE IS WORTH THE WAIT

 



 

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