Well I have officially binged all your videos. You are such a wealth of knowledge. I have a vintage booth and now 2 months into eBay reselling. Being new to reselling I am soaking up anything I can, your videos have been so educational and fun too! I cant wait to see next one at the show!
Thank you! I'm so pleased to be able to share info, we need new sellers in real world antiquing to help keep the online part going so I hope you do well and keep learning!
I came here from Misty's channel where she mentioned you. You have amazing knowledge! I lived in Florida for a huge part of my life and love St. Petersburg. Your booth has some amazing items!
Jessica Hebert You’re very kind and I hope you’ll sub and join me weekly. I enjoy Misty because she has personality and I think she’s discovering the joys of getting out of the shop and discovering new things
@@TheAntiqueNomad I'm sure I'll enjoy it! I really liked that early souvenir coffee pot you had. I still tend to want to go back to the old items. The MCM pieces are OK, to me, if they aren't "cutesy". I have quite a collection of the Napco, among others, fish planters. They are the realistic-looking ones. Some of what you were showing were the more desirable, to me, MCM items.
They're a little more focused on quality there for the most part. I love the coffee pot and actually so did the owner of that Mall when I first brought it
@@TheAntiqueNomad There's no escaping the value of good quality. When the maker takes pride in what they do, the owner can take pride in their ownership. Of course the standards of the makers was a lot better a century ago, so that's where I tend to gravitate. Everything now has built-in obsolescence...i.e., no pride in manufacturing. When the makers of centuries past made something, it was built to last. That's why we get to enjoy them now, in the 21st Century. That coffee pot was really nice. It was probably my favourite of all the items.
CONSTELLATION PEGASUS Is certainly true in all eras of collecting. Even manufactured goods have varying levels of finish and refinement, hopefully we’ll see more connoisseurship as new collectors advance their knowledge. On the other hand, sometimes kitschy junk that wasn’t supposed to last is entertaining just because it somehow did lol
Thanks! I lived in San Diego until I was 10 and I spent a lot of time down there 15 years ago when I wrote the Treasure Craft Pottery Craft book. I'm long overdue for a trip to Rose Bowl Swap Meet, and I've been to Alameda in the past few years. I am hoping to get there in 2020. Where are you?
The Antique Nomad I’m in Sacramento. We have a fabulous antique far here once a month. I have a antique booth and I sell on eBay. I’m amazed by how info that rain of your can store 😁
Thank you for your content! I have a question. I am in the estate liquidating business and am having issues selling antique furniture. You mentioned Busters I will reach out to them too but do you have other recommendations for companies that buy antique furniture in south Florida ?
I find that Facebook Marketplace is the way to sell furniture down there. If you list it at the right price (compare with what's on there), you'll know within a week if you can find a local buyer.
Where could I research a figurine I have that looks pre columbian, well it looks very old. I have been searching a long time. Any information would be greatly appreciated George.
Here's the best tip I have. Get a new piece of terra cotta pottery (like a garden pot) and moisten it and smell it, it will smell like wet clay. Then moisten the figurine (on the underside or somewhere it seems solid) and smell it. If it smells like wet clay, it's not ancient. If it smells like soggy garbage, it is likely to be several hundreds of years old or more. Early pieces were sun dried rather than kiln fired, so they have lots of organic material that smells if wet.
I'm sorry about that! Some of my earlier videos were with less knowledge and equipment than now, I think some are better than others. I just did a mall-wide video of this place and will edit it for release soon!
Great video George! ❤
Oh my goodness! What an absolutely stunning looking wall clock! Oh wow! Very impressive!
It's really great! I'm hopeful someone will fall in love with it soon, it's very large
Wow.....are you kidding me with that clock????? LOVE!!!!!!! Your booth is fantastic George!
Well that’s awfully kind! I really like this mall and they sell cool stuff so I try hard there. That clock really is too much
You are a wealth of knowledge! I'm so glad I found your channel!!
Thank you, me too! I love sharing about great old stuff and why it got there/is still around. If you subbed, I'll see you Wednesday!
Love your videos
Blue vase with stopper I love too!
Agreed
Love that you have an advertising piece from Rochester,NY. That’s where I’m from. 😊
Neat! Rochester made a lot of stuff
You are so interesting and nicest guy ever
Enjoyed your vid George. Australia ⭐️
Thank you! I’m pleased it’s relevant to someone on the other side of the planet
Amethyst pitcher I'm in love
Great color
Love Murano fish and rare colored vase
Me too I like your taste
I saw my fave... old keys strung together with string. If I was there in your booth George I’d grab them Glenda. Australia 💕
I like old keys many stories to tell
I want that floral clock !
It could be yours!
Well I have officially binged all your videos. You are such a wealth of knowledge. I have a vintage booth and now 2 months into eBay reselling. Being new to reselling I am soaking up anything I can, your videos have been so educational and fun too! I cant wait to see next one at the show!
Thank you! I'm so pleased to be able to share info, we need new sellers in real world antiquing to help keep the online part going so I hope you do well and keep learning!
OMG - I live in Tampa and go to this antique store ALL the time - back to when Janet owned it !!
Yes me too! I miss Janet but the store is still great. See you at the St Pete show this weekend?
I came here from Misty's channel where she mentioned you. You have amazing knowledge! I lived in Florida for a huge part of my life and love St. Petersburg. Your booth has some amazing items!
That where I heard of him too. Hes fantastic! Love Misty too.
@@jessicahebert1688 Agreed! :)
We all know different things but thanks! I really enjoy the Antique community and shared knowledge. If you’re subscribed I’ll see you each Wednesday
Jessica Hebert You’re very kind and I hope you’ll sub and join me weekly. I enjoy Misty because she has personality and I think she’s discovering the joys of getting out of the shop and discovering new things
Great teaser video! I'm looking forward to the show vid.
Thanks for joining! The show is lovely and I think you'll enjoy seeing the mix of higher end items
@@TheAntiqueNomad I'm sure I'll enjoy it! I really liked that early souvenir coffee pot you had. I still tend to want to go back to the old items. The MCM pieces are OK, to me, if they aren't "cutesy". I have quite a collection of the Napco, among others, fish planters. They are the realistic-looking ones. Some of what you were showing were the more desirable, to me, MCM items.
They're a little more focused on quality there for the most part. I love the coffee pot and actually so did the owner of that Mall when I first brought it
@@TheAntiqueNomad There's no escaping the value of good quality. When the maker takes pride in what they do, the owner can take pride in their ownership. Of course the standards of the makers was a lot better a century ago, so that's where I tend to gravitate. Everything now has built-in obsolescence...i.e., no pride in manufacturing. When the makers of centuries past made something, it was built to last. That's why we get to enjoy them now, in the 21st Century.
That coffee pot was really nice. It was probably my favourite of all the items.
CONSTELLATION PEGASUS Is certainly true in all eras of collecting. Even manufactured goods have varying levels of finish and refinement, hopefully we’ll see more connoisseurship as new collectors advance their knowledge. On the other hand, sometimes kitschy junk that wasn’t supposed to last is entertaining just because it somehow did lol
so much cool stuff in your booth!!! when you have time, I DM'd you on IG about something I see :)
I’ll look thanks!
Ok, so Lladro made the faux pas regarding the tall thin vase with the swan, not Lenox.
Ah yes
I'm in st pete too! How do I know which booth is your at Vintage Modern? Would love to check out your finds!
Hi love your videos! Do you ever travel California?
Thanks! I lived in San Diego until I was 10 and I spent a lot of time down there 15 years ago when I wrote the Treasure Craft Pottery Craft book. I'm long overdue for a trip to Rose Bowl Swap Meet, and I've been to Alameda in the past few years. I am hoping to get there in 2020. Where are you?
The Antique Nomad I’m in Sacramento. We have a fabulous antique far here once a month. I have a antique booth and I sell on eBay. I’m amazed by how info that rain of your can store 😁
Sorry for the typos, I meant I’m amazed at how much info your brain can store! You know sooo much!
kathleen brown That’s a good flea market, I have friends who go often by train from seattle to it
Thank you for your content! I have a question. I am in the estate liquidating business and am having issues selling antique furniture. You mentioned Busters I will reach out to them too but do you have other recommendations for companies that buy antique furniture in south Florida ?
I find that Facebook Marketplace is the way to sell furniture down there. If you list it at the right price (compare with what's on there), you'll know within a week if you can find a local buyer.
Where could I research a figurine I have that looks pre columbian, well it looks very old. I have been searching a long time. Any information would be greatly appreciated George.
Here's the best tip I have. Get a new piece of terra cotta pottery (like a garden pot) and moisten it and smell it, it will smell like wet clay. Then moisten the figurine (on the underside or somewhere it seems solid) and smell it. If it smells like wet clay, it's not ancient. If it smells like soggy garbage, it is likely to be several hundreds of years old or more. Early pieces were sun dried rather than kiln fired, so they have lots of organic material that smells if wet.
I could not hear you very well? 😒
I'm sorry about that! Some of my earlier videos were with less knowledge and equipment than now, I think some are better than others. I just did a mall-wide video of this place and will edit it for release soon!