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What Is Your Preference When Shopping For Antiques - An Organised Setup Or A Chaotic Mess?
Monday has come around again and that means it's time for another Source Vintage blog post...!
So, this week, I put a question out on social media, asking, "When searching for antiques, what do you prefer? An organised easy to see setup or the thrill of digging through absolute chaos?" And the response really surprised me.
Personally, it really depends on my mood. Some days I like to take a calm, casual, approach. So an organised easy to see layout is nice. But other days I like to get stuck in and get my hands dirty! Reap the rewards of digging deep and finding something that nobody else has seen!
I was so surprised by my findings that I have dedicated this week's blog post to it. So, as always, get that kettle on and let's find out how you lot like to shop for your antiques...!
Covid-19 & Its Effect On The Antiques Trade
In the light of current world events, have you seen or do you foresee a change in people's antique buying and selling habits? Are people going to be shopping more online? Will antiques fairs, markets, car boot sales and shops suffer as a result, or is the antiques trade different to other retail? Will people still want to handle and examine a physical item before they commit to buying? The antiques trade is also one of the only trades left where deals are made based solely on trust, reputation and a handshake. Therefore, will buyers still want that personal face-to-face interaction with a seller before parting with their money?