So This Is Christmas

Merry Christmas is such an infectious feeling I like to feel that way all year around.

So if you are visiting just before Christmas, just after Christmas or even here on Christmas day I am sure you will find something of interest for you and in the spirit of Christmas.

It may be said that Christmas is no longer a celebration but this must be spoken by people that have never had trouble closing their eyes on Christmas Eve in an expectation of what maybe left for them on the carpet under the tree.

I continue to look forward to the surprise on my Grandchild's faces to this day at Christmas events.

Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas - Merry Christmas

Tuesday, April 15, 2014

The Main Features Of An Antique Shop

By Anita Ortega


An antique shop can be found in nearly any part of the world. Each one is unique and shoppers never know what to expect when scouring through these stores. These might be online web stores or physical storefronts. In either case, these businesses serve as retail shops that specialize in selling and trading of antiques. The word antique is defined as a collectible item that is considered old or aged.

There are so many reasons that people love these stores. First and foremost, they are a place where unique, one-of-a-kind pieces can be found. Generally antiques are collected or considered desirable because of their age, beauty, condition, rarity, personal connection, unique features or utility. They are often beloved for their representation of a preview time or era in human society. This term is usually only applied to items that are at least 100 years, or a century old.

These shops can be found in most parts of the world, and there are many of these in operation in the state of New York. These are found in many cities around the state, including the area of Cutchogue, NY. When looking for a shop to patronize, shoppers are encouraged to search what is available in their neck of the woods. Directories can be used for locating places local to an area.

Some stores have websites online that feature information about their inventory, store hours and other important information. Businesses operating storefronts may have a corresponding web store too. It is recommended that people take time to look through customer reviews and ratings. These are beneficial for getting greater insight on the quality and type of merchandise available. Not all such stores collect the same quality and type of goods, so searching is key.

Those who are unable to find a shop that they like in their area may consider shopping online. There are several e-shops that specialize in these kinds of goods. Some may even be associated with Antique Mall sites. These websites make it easier for individual sellers to open up small online stores and display their goods amongst other sellers.

Typically the goods that are sold in these shops have be sourced from estate sales, garage sales, flea markets and even auctions. Many times they have gone through many other dealers within a product chain before making it to the retail shop of this sort. Businesses are known for selling goods that are unique and seem to be one of a kind. The price of these items will vary. Some of the factors known influence this: condition of a good, seller, rarity of an item, age of the good and location.

Owners might be willing to bargain or barter on the prices, but this is not true of all sellers. They might also allow individuals to bring in their antiques and purchased them. Typically these stores are located in close proximity to each other. They might even share the same roof.

The stores might focus on a particular market. Examples would be stores carrying only antique furniture or jewelry. Still, most of these businesses carry a range of items, which are constantly changing.




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