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Aha! A rock hound or crystal collector? Somehow I'm seeing fossils and geodes...
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I don't think I have a problem with modern stores - It is the old fashioned DIY stores that seem to go back and back with more rooms and more shelves or the type of second hand bookshops that are on 3 levels each with a floor to explore.
I used to live in Lincoln, and that had an ex-RAF base that was completely converted over to antique stalls and rooms. Each year they would hold a gigantic market that traders from all over Europe would attend - and that made it absolutely massive -so large several pickers were on scooters just to see it all. It was an all weekend event, and even then you get the feeling you didn't see it all.
French flea markets are fun too, so If anything it is the antique markets for me.
I used to live in Lincoln, and that had an ex-RAF base that was completely converted over to antique stalls and rooms. Each year they would hold a gigantic market that traders from all over Europe would attend - and that made it absolutely massive -so large several pickers were on scooters just to see it all. It was an all weekend event, and even then you get the feeling you didn't see it all.
French flea markets are fun too, so If anything it is the antique markets for me.
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I live in an area where there are several of these types of markets that we call "Flea Markets." These run all summer and you can find just about anything there if you look long enough! We also have one large Rummage sale event each year that runs down one highway and through several states for a weekend. People take tow trailers and lots of money to run that route and pick.
The old items are starting to lose their allure, tho. I have noticed the younger generation really has no interest in it. They tend to be minimalists with no true interest in antiques of any kind. Sad to see, but it does look like these type of things may be dying out.
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Aha! A rock hound or crystal collector? Somehow I'm seeing fossils and geodes...
I like them all but seem to have a special affinity to petrified wood and jet. I have a lot of various crystals but in general love polished rocks of all sorts. I like fossils and have most of the common inexpensive ones but really want a megalodon tooth. When we go someplace I always find rocks for souvenirs. We will break up a long trip with little roadside rock hunts.
Stationary. I'm a writer, and we're pretty well known for our notebook and stationary addictions.
Pet supplies, specifically anything cat related, or anything in the dog section my cats would enjoy (they're big cats).
Candles are a pretty big risk too, especially nice scented candles. Oh and the knife section. I have a thing for sharp pointies.
Pet supplies, specifically anything cat related, or anything in the dog section my cats would enjoy (they're big cats).
Candles are a pretty big risk too, especially nice scented candles. Oh and the knife section. I have a thing for sharp pointies.
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Stationary. I'm a writer, and we're pretty well known for our notebook and stationary addictions.
Pet supplies, specifically anything cat related, or anything in the dog section my cats would enjoy (they're big cats).
Candles are a pretty big risk too, especially nice scented candles. Oh and the knife section. I have a thing for sharp pointies.
I have been constantly fascinated by decorative blades. I’ve always wanted to purchase one. Of all the tools I’ve collected for my personal alter over the years, the one I still don’t have is an athame. I could drool over those collections with you sometime PicaPica.
we spent a summer a couple times hitting all the large flea markets in the southeast, the one you are talking about that goes from state to state is on my bucket list. I love antique stores and the quality of old pieces of furniture.I live in an area where there are several of these types of markets that we call "Flea Markets." These run all summer and you can find just about anything there if you look long enough! We also have one large Rummage sale event each year that runs down one highway and through several states for a weekend. People take tow trailers and lots of money to run that route and pick.
The old items are starting to lose their allure, tho. I have noticed the younger generation really has no interest in it. They tend to be minimalists with no true interest in antiques of any kind. Sad to see, but it does look like these type of things may be dying out.
Yep you hit the nail on the head! They are not sentimental and easily move on from things. I have mixed emotions on this. Are they evolved or foolish? The generation that was forced into having less from being poor or had real needs tends to hold onto stuff. This generation has never suffered real need for the most part. What bothers me is the lack of sentiment. Perhaps it’s us old folks that need to let go.I live in an area where there are several of these types of markets that we call "Flea Markets." These run all summer and you can find just about anything there if you look long enough! We also have one large Rummage sale event each year that runs down one highway and through several states for a weekend. People take tow trailers and lots of money to run that route and pick.
The old items are starting to lose their allure, tho. I have noticed the younger generation really has no interest in it. They tend to be minimalists with no true interest in antiques of any kind. Sad to see, but it does look like these type of things may be dying out.