Tips & Tricks for Understanding Today's Antique & Vintage Market!
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- Опубликовано: 6 июн 2024
- We have hungry antique and vintage collectors, and the folks we see today have houses full of stuff they'll love! We're helping the two sides meet today, talking in depth about what's hot and what's not in today's antique market.
Lots of pictures, props and real world examples fill this presentation at a Largo, Florida retirement home, helping people who are downsizing their lifetime accumulations understand what today's collectors want, and what they should expect in different categories of antiques and vintage goods. They have great questions, and we have answers that can help them get their cool collectibles to a new generation of collectors!
The tips and tricks we offer are designed to help today's collectors as well! We talk about what makes a fair offer to buy, what options buyers and sellers have to send and source vintage valuables, how to properly use Worthpoint and eBay to value items, and when and why hiring an organizer or an appraiser is the right thing to do. It's an hour chock full of information to help everyone who loves antique and vintage understand each other's wants and needs!
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So chagrined I called Laura's husband by the wrong name when I know Jesse personally! My distraction thinking of past promoters somehow got the best of me.
What about 1 of 1 painting
Nice job here, thank you very much. No drama, right to the point, no embellishing. Fact-based with no stupid stories! This is why I never listen to women when it comes to antiques.
@@nancyweems5270 good to have the original
My Grandma died at 97 with a closet full of lovely clothes, that still had tags on them. They had been gifts over many years. She saved all of them for “GOOD”. She never wore any of it. Weddings, Funerals, Holidays, she wore her old polyester stuff. It was so sad . The “GOOD” never happened for her. It broke my heart. When I was given my diamond earrings, I was told “ Don’t save them for Good! everyday is Good!” I took that to heart for everything. Thanks for this wonderful lesson!! I so appreciate it
My friend in Alaska's mom did the same thing, spent all their extra money on fineries never used and then it was passed down
@@TheAntiqueNomad my Grandma never spent a penny on finery.. That wasn’t her at all. She just didnt think she was deserving of nice things. She worried “people will think I’m trying to be above my station. Trying to be someone special, putting on airs.” I heard her say that so many times. She was one the the most wonderful women I ever knew. She worked hard her entire life. Her family was devoted to her. But for some reason thought she didn’t deserve the nice things in life. Every day is Good! Miss you grandma….
Just having a closet full of beautiful things may have brought your grandma much pleasure, the same way all of our collectibles bring us joy. Hoping this thought will bring you a smile instead of sadness.
@@windycitykitty what a beautiful reframe of that. Thank you ☺️
I hit it big on some art no one thought much of. long before Google Lens. I had a feeling but didn't know shit so I sat & sat on it till a coupla years ago! told no one. Pocket a "few grand"' and socked away the cash. Always on the lookout & the best way to hit big is with artwork.
The surrounding Rich town areas. These thrift shops are the way to go! ----------- thrift shops often have little to no clue or do not care and price it accordingly. I buy to keep so I can enjoy the pieces. Better than people as they just sit there to be admired without causing any drama!! ;p
YES we want your vintage!! It's making a come back because we are tired of products made poorly. Antiques last and they are affordable.
Thank you! I felt that way in the 90s when I started collecting, and I’ve gotten to have and keep a lot of cool things that serve me well and don’t go out of style
Great video, George! It's wonderful to help people understand what they have and get an idea of value and what's selling. I just went through my first estate clean out and realized what a privilege it is to purchase things from someone who took the time to acquire those goods.
This man is knowledgeable about the small details on so many subjects , yet speaks to people with a down to earth tone and manner. Refreshing. It takes a dedication and passion to do his " thing " . And he learns from the conversations he carries on with each show . Thank you George.
I own a 1950s toaster that I use.
I'm at a loss as to what I acquired about 10 years ago. I would love to send you a picture and maybe you could recognize the style. I have searched the whole world wide web lol and can't find anything that even remotely resembles it. Is it ok to send you a pic? It is a wooden cabinet with 2 drawers and a louvered door in the middle followed by 2 more drawers at the bottom. It is shaped somewhat like a pyramid (smaller at the top and gradually gets larger at the bottom)
Thanks for the reminder to hit the thumbs up!! Can’t believe there 350+ folks in this room but only 70 thumbs up??!! Come on folks let’s support George who does so much to help others …let’s show him some ❤️
Hey sis!! I said the same thing on one of his recent videos! It’s laziness! Love from Florida 😘
@@VickieV1333 well they say great minds think alike 😉 sure do miss you… love from WA 💚
I always hit the like prior to watching his videos because I know that regardless of the topic, I will love his video!
My shop, GlumDrop, is for GenZ and their kids. This man is 100% correct. I sell most 80's and 90's items. Best job in the world.
Thank you George for doing this, helping folks understand what they have got so they do not get ripped off. For a few years, before my husband and I went full time RVing, I was doing Estate sales in the Skagit and Snohomish County areas. I got into it after being approached in my antiques and collectibles shop in LaConner, by a family who had been offered $500.00, by a local reseller, for everything their mother had collected all her life. I took on the sale at my shop and handed that family a check for $13k. The realization of how people were being ripped off along with how much I enjoyed the treasure hunt got me hooked on besting two of the local companies whom I felt were victimizing elderly in our area and grieving families. It was great fun while it lasted. BTW, that 13k check was the smallest one, after paying myself and my team, I handed to my clients.
I love that you have forums like this & include us! Thank you George!❤️
I really appreciate how interesting you make these educational videos. Keep up the good work!
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This was fantastic!! I preferred this to people bringing their items for appraisal. Learned so much!!
I spent 9 years as the assistant to the production manager at a large printing house. I worked with many artists on limited editions. When you see the "low number" on the piece, it is supposed to mean it was one of the first off the press, right? Don't count on it. I cannot tell you how many times our press room ended up with piles of prints all over the place drying and the artist was running around the room signing and numbering prints. They had absolutely zero idea which pile was first off the press, they just numbered. Nobody kept track. The only prints that we knew for sure when they came off the press was with Artist Proofs. Then we would run one or two prints, the artist would look at them and approve or make corrections. Then those prints would be numbered AP 1, 2, etc and were carefully monitored. Never let a seller try to raise the price because the print has a low number. I have heard that an occasional artist is very careful about numbering their prints - but I never saw a single artist who was like that.
What about P.P?
Good to know, thanks 😊
That is such great information! I agree, if it's AP then it's early, otherwise you just don't know...and does it really matter?
That's so funny and completely human! Thanks.
You described me to a T. I'm 64, my parents passed the last 2 years, they were in their 90s. I have had all kinds of "fun" going through the attic and finding treasures to me, and have sold the rest. I lived in a RV, and have downsized to the max, because my kids don't want my stuff.
Once again I totally enjoyed this video. You are , in my opinion THE BEST!!!
This was very helpful George. It’s interesting to hear what the collectors are interested in these days! Everything I collect now is at eye level for my granddaughters (Blenko and some cool owls). The girls count it and go through the house looking for new pieces. I want them to love it and remember their Nana did too.
That's the spirit!
What an awesome and comprehensive lecture! Thank you for sharing it on this platform.
So glad I could!
What a great presentation, George. So much valuable and interesting knowledge. Thank you for sharing it all. ❤
Thank you George for providing your invaluable knowledge and experience free on YT. It so appreciated. Take Care ✨
I'm so in love with all your videos! You are 20 times better than Antiques Roadshow. How lucky I am to have discovered your channel. Binge watching you for hours and hours. You're very engaging and your knowledge is so impressive! Learning so much from you. I thank you with all my heart!❤❤❤
Yay! Another “What’s Hot and What’s Not” video. Loved the one you did years ago. Thank you, George.
Found a pre-1950's Mexican Sterling Silver necklace for $5 at a consignment shop. My sister scoffed that it wasn't marked down yet so she wouldn't have bought it 😂 I almost ran to the register 😂
A great deal is a great deal whether they discount or not! That wouldn’t have made it to markdown time
Great buy, anytime you can pick up silver at that price you win
Excellent presentation, George!
With all of the knowledge on antiques and collectibles that you have stored in your brain you are a National Treasure! We are grateful for the fact that you choose to so generously share it with us - thank you!!!
Wow! This video was spot on! I’ve been a collector pretty much all my life and a dealer for the last 15 years.
I was cringing through the last couple decades watching beautiful wood pieces be destroyed by a “shabby” makeover. It would bring tears to my eyes. I am so happy to see that people are starting to come to their senses.
I am starting to feel the urgency in selling some of these not so hot pieces just so I am not stuck with them. Kitschy, whimsy Pyrex, mushrooms all so hot!!
I’ve had a collector friend say she doesn’t buy anything that looks sad (We are both doll collectors) this also applies to painting and decor. The younger generation definitely loves cheer and kitsch. Maximalism and the grandmillennial and also a huge trend.
You hit a home run and so many of these items. You really know your stuff! I’ve been using these 1970s ceramic ashtrays as catchall dishes for years.
I cracked up laughing when you brought up the avocado blender lol I have the exact same one and my daughter always makes fun of my vintage blender collection why can’t we just get a new one she says..my reply “Because these are awesome!” Lol
Thank you so much for this fun informative presentation!! ❤
I love this video; at the same time, I'm imagining the people in the audience getting progressively more angry and indignant as they hear that their collectibles are worthless 😆
Great show George! You are amazing! So much info! I could listen to you all day! Looking forward to the next! ❤️
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I thought that this presentation was one of your most useful for sellers and a general audience. The comparisons were interesting and informative for a wide audience. Thank you for sharing this presentation.
I kept shouting out "Preach, Brother!" when you were speaking on mom's good china and how we had to tip toe around it. When I buy my treasures now I buy what I know I'll use.
I love Lenox. I still buy it because it’s cheap. I think in about 20 years it will be collectible again. I have a daughter who has agreed to keep our family older items. She also seems to like the same things I do.
Good to know about your daughter's interest, it's nice to collect together! I agree about Lenox, some patterns still sell but it's such good quality I think it will be more appreciated when that color tone becomes popular again
I absolutely love what you said about families not wanting the family, China, or items, especially because, like you said, we weren't allowed to touch them they were off limits, and you somewhat associate it with bad. I agree with what you said about using the items in a fun way or playing with your grandchildren with them. My mom was really good about explaining items with me when I was a child. My brother's not so much but I think it's because they weren't as interested. She would tell me where the items came from and stories about the items. So I hold a lot of these items valuable because of that. My mom just recently passed from covid, and now i'm doing the same with my daughter about the items that she has left for me. I love going through her jewelry boxes and telling my daughter the stories behind certain pieces and who had them just like my mom did with them. I hope one day she will do the same with her child.
Whats the name of this youtube channel?
Oh George, I listened to this video for a second time, letting all the important nuances sink in this time. Really appreciated the honesty and reality of hearing all this. So very true it is. I have a set of Franciscan Platinum Band plates from the 60-70’s that is timeless, so I thought and my daughter doesn’t want them. More seniors need to hear this before the time arrives. Thank you again for your sincere generosity in sharing your knowledge. Fran❤
Way at an informative video. Thanks so much, George. This really helped me explain to my mother why some of her things she wants high dollar for won’t bring that much to today’s collectors. You’re such a sweetheart to share your knowledge.
Hopefully she has "common" household things that will make up for it! I just want to be honest so people at the point of letting go can do so and not feel they're being taken
😂 lol- feeling called out, you are describing my tastes exactly. Just bought a handpainted christmas tree light and am just waiting for a chance to snag a swung glass vase at a bargain....have a Haegar antelope on my mantle piece....all my furniture is old solid wood from my grandparents! The old stuff has quality that new stuff is missing!
Really appreciated your comments on generational & other related behavioral market issues. Thanks!
Excellent presentation! So glad you stressed yard sales & estate sales that print out online prices. ASKING price could be anything, where as SOLD price is what counts.
I remember QVC selling a lot of items and saying they are limited editions. I was still a teenager without money so I never got ripped off.
Love what you do George .
In 1980, we held off and finally decided to dump all our silver. I was making jewelry with my husband and we sold EVERYTHING. Chains, sheet metal, even findings - and made a killing. We sold it on W 47th St. and I waited on line crying watching people pulling carts with entire sterling tea services and flatware that they were just selling for spot price. I saw things that looked like they belonged on museums! It was less than a month or two when the price of silver crashed and we bought back all of our materials - for less than what we paid for them originally!
I had a complete service of Tiffany chrysanthemum flatware and I couldn’t get $2500 in my shop so I melted it and got 2800 for the bullion, so sad!
It is frustrating that so many patterns are selling for scrap that are really nice and should draw a premium...
You were really smart to see through the Hunt Brothers' scheme and make that turn! Congratulations
What a happy ending!!!
Love your yellow MCM artwork with the rabbit. My favorite.
I just wish the "antique" sellers in my area would stop trying to pass off broken furniture from the 90s as antique and vintage. A 20 year old side table from Ashley Furniture that smelled of cat pee and was beat to hell like everything else in the store was priced at $225. It's unbelievable. And this is the norm, not the exception.
All the antique store in my area are gone...the thrift shops are getting all the vintage and antiques now
The seller knows that someone's going to come in and flip that piece of furniture.
They know the furniture is going to be stripped down shellacked and painted it's going to look gorgeous after the makeover for the furniture.
But these people that price these price these pieces of furniture sohi don't realize that someone like me who will strip it down paint it make it really awesome we don't spend money on furniture. We're going to fix it up we're going to repair it we want that piece of furniture for free or for hardly any money at all.
Because when I am looking for furniture to flip I am not looking for something expensive.
I know people who would have bought that little box with trinkets & doodads.
They would have bought that to us as decor for one of their rooms.
Because young people know that they can buy crap off of Amazon or they can go and find some really cool stuff to put in their home.
Quirky is awesome!
I like to collect High School art student’s works. Some retirement artists are also stunning.
I think there's lots of good artists who are overlooked!
In a thrift shop a few days ago, I saw a set of Royal Dalton China, blue and white that was gorgeous to look at and maybe every piece made for that set. It was priced at 900 dollars. It was a joy just to see it. It was a charity thrift shop with fabulous bargains and a bustling business. My little rental apartment with an art studio suits me just fine with eclectic finds to liven it up, but I was thrilled that China set was out in the world. I have some Johnson Brothers blue and white pottery that has the pattern that’s reminiscent of Royal Copenhagen that I have served tea parties on for my grandkids for years. I had fun tracking it all down here and there. I love this presentation you made. It reinforces my idea of having the items you want in your life and enjoying using those things. Thank you for your insights and expertise.
I think movie posters deserve more attention here, an original Frankenstein poster once sold for $2.1 million. And the range of posters in general is more dynamic, from the hundreds to thousands depending. Vintage travel posters are becoming way more popular too. Love your videos though, I'm learning so much :)
I so wish we'd kept the swung vases my mother in law had collected. She'd gotten them from garage sales and they sat on her credenza for years. We looked at them sort of like your glass colleagues did. 🤷♀️ we sold them very cheaply to a collector. If only we had known. Thanks for sharing your expertise.
This video is a Masterclass for anyone interested in the dipping their toes in the resell market. I was late to the video but I didn’t miss any of the value he provided in this content.
Thank you George!!
I have done these presentations for some years, and I'm so glad they're starting post-pandemic so I could share one with everyone! I hope it's helpful to lots of people
I find people are looking for books on natural cures,recipes & educational books that were printed before certain families took over our educational system and medications system's usually if they can find the old dictionaries they want those too:) Swung glass will always have a spot in my heart ❤😽 also the Haeger Factory sadly literally full of broken windows right by my house hard to look at they had an amazing store for factory 2nds .
This was fabulous. I learned so much in this format. I was trying to absorb every word out of your mouth! I really appreciate your candor and transparency, and your attitude about what George Carlin called our "stuff". Thank you!
Thank you! I just figure this helps people figure out what to do to maintain this cool old stuff
Always a pleasure! Ty, George!❤❤❤
It's a joy to watch you speak very clear and honest .excellent advice and pricing of everything you showed.
Thank you for all the knowledge and effort you put into the video.
This is so interesting to this vintage - maybe antique! - dealer in vintage and antique objects of value and affection for decades. Oh, how our business has changed in just a few years! Forget milk glass...crystal chandeliers...Roseville...Bauer... but - wait a minute! it may sit in your booth for a while but eventually along comes someone of your generation who is ecstatic to find a store with old-school expertise and integrity in antiques. Or a young one who not only is nostalgic over things she grew up with in her grandma's house in the country, but who recognizes the 'beauty in function' of household objects and tools. Ours is the profession most conscious of waste, appreciative of ancestors, and the handmade beauty they brought to life. We adapt to the contemporary flow but we aren't giving up our precious old things. They matter.
Loved this video. A whole variety of information as to what is happening in the vintage / antique world of selling & buying!
This was the best informational video I think I've ever seen. It was long but never boring as he made it so interesting. If I needed an appraiser, I would hire him. I'm surprised he doesn't just do that for a living he is so knowledgeable.
Thank you! I could just appraise and maybe would do better specializing, but I just enjoy so many aspects of the business that I never could pick just one
@@TheAntiqueNomad I can understand that. If I were younger, I would love to be in the business myself. I do love to go and look mostly at antique stores or flea markets but I have to temper purchases to things that I know I can use. Our Goodwills are just junk mainly. Again, thanks for that video and seeing your Mother's varied collections too was so nice.
Thanks, George! I could listen to you forever, I trust you with your interpretation of the markets, and you have influenced me with pricing. My mom didn't like any antiques, and now the things she had from the 50,60 & 70's are selling well. Thanks ❤️
There's my afghan!! LOL It sure made the rounds..LOL Sorry I missed the Premiere George.
It got to be on display a lot because it's really good!
I love these kind of videos! You are so knowledgeable and I love to learn.
I do too and thanks!
Hi George, thank you for putting this on RUclips for all of us to enjoy! 🎉
Just did Brimfield. So refreshing to see 51%+ of buyers and sellers of younger age. While I am not young, it is tiring hearing that young people don't understand or don't want items. We sell to younger people every week.
I agree and I"m so glad to hear it! It's just that they may not want the same things as older collectors
@@TheAntiqueNomad They want different dreams and different collectibles for sure but that's ok.
I'm very behind in watching this, but I thoroughly enjoyed this! THANK YOU for being so generous with your knowledge. I have a huge Vera collection because I've basically been a lifelong collector. I found her beautiful scarves (and other textiles) at church rummage sales in abundance. She is one of my all time favorite names in vintage!
We had two of those crochet blankets in our living room when I was a kid. I think ours were from the 1970's; at least, the brown and orange one probably was.
Great information as always. Thanks George
George, you most likely will never see this but I hope you do. First condolences on losing your mom. When you talk about her there was such an appreciation from you to her. One of my favorite videos is the one showing your mom's apartment and all her collections. That was such a fun video and wanted to go antiquing. I get so much info from your videos in fact I have found things to purchase for the proper price which gave me a chance to make money. Thank you
I'm so glad you enjoyed this! I'm also glad you left a comment, I don't get to them all but I really appreciate your kind thoughts. I'm so glad you're benefiting from what I can tell you, I did this all for just that purpose!
Thanks for the great lesson!😊
Thanks for the great informative video. A great teaching tool. As a older collector I often think what is the right channel to what to do when the time comes. Finding a reparable person to handle my treasures , not everyone is like you. Thanks again it was just great how you responded to everyone’s questions. My best always. Cheers dan
You are such a treasure, George! EXCELLENT presentation! I could listen ymto you all day!!! ❤
My friend Misty! I'm so glad to see you and thank you for that, I am ever grateful that you 'discovered' me and encouraged me to keep doing things like this
Hi from Australia, just love your honesty and what you said applies here too. Loved what you said… let the kids/grandkids play with our stuff. That’s exactly what I did with my Grandmother’s black Bakelite phone. Now I have one on my sideboard…oh the memories…
Helping our seniors understand the worth of their stuff? I f*cling love you bro!
Thank you so much for your contribution, and even more for such a nice comment! I really enjoy trying to help people understand what's cool about old things so they'll be maintained and respected in the future
@@TheAntiqueNomad the advent of the digital age has made life both more and less difficult to navigate the waters of a fulfilling life. I enjoy the way you are merging this digital platform with old school knowledge gained from lifelong perceptive learning (never stop learning stuff people!) then frying it up with the best parts of what I call community capitalism (I define this as not being greedy with knowledge or money - sharing the wealth of knowledge you have will bring more joy than a crap load of money ever could). I also admire your ability to confront your missteps so you can correct them. This is a rare characteristic that I wish more people had and see the value in! Your parents did a great job.
Holy Howard. I love it. Know that it needs to be handwashed and not left to soak.
So glad I stumbled upon you tonight! Best hour I have spent on You Tube in a while!
I could listen to George all day! 😊
This is the first of your "teaching" videos l have seen. It will not be my last. l loved it and learned a lot. Thank you.
Thank you so much for making this video. The markets have changed so much.. and especially many areas of collectibles are down since 2008. I have items from grandmothers , great aunts and my mother. Plus, the items I love. I’m not a minimalist, but sometimes think I need to start being real, as I crossed into the next decade!
Love all the information you share!
I can watch you forever!! George you are the best!!❤
One of my favourite videos!
This was a great video!! Thanks for teaching and sharing!!!
Great video! I loved learning about the pieces you shared and also what you said about the china sets-get them out and use them!
As always you have so much information. I love following you.
So glad I found your channel. Fantastic! Thank you!
Been an antique dealer for 40 years … only high end vintage jewelry ladies goods some Victorian furniture etc…
Interesting video
Really love this style of video!
I found a box set 1933 Edgar Allen Poe a man was dumping with other books in a bin...I rescued several. The Edgar Allen Poe was great condition and a website had it for 1,000.00. I donated it to the library for their book sale.
Hi George! You are so generous with your knowledge. Good on ya!
Thank you for sharing your knowledge. So appreciated.
Thanks George for a good show and much info 😊❤
Thanks. Learned a lot!!
You are so knowledgeable about so much. Your information is invaluable. Thanks.
I greatly appreciate your knowledge, thank you for sharing!
George, it is so wonderful that you do this, your knowledge really helps and is so interesting
Great video! I’m 75 and going through this Swedish Death Cleansing for a while. Your advice was great!
Thank you for another great video. I love your channel and I have learned so much from you.
Loved this! So informative!
George, this was riveting!!!! Thank you so much 😍
Thank you!💕
Learned a bunch , thanks for the great video
That was fun, George. Thanks, as always, for sharing.
Wow what a great talk you did, never a dull moment and loads of useful information!
Another amazing video! Thank you
thank u for honesty
Thanks, George, this was so helpful!
Thank you George..I love soaking up the knowledge you provide us..your pretty knowledgeable and are so appreciated..thank you for sharing..Paulie
What a wealth of knowledge… thanks for sharing with all of us!
I loved watching this.
Thank you so much for the insight. I found it really interesting.
Thank you for all this valuable information. I just hope that I can remember it all.