As many of you may know, I own a well known art gallery, Fascination St. Fine Art, in Denver, Colorado. The story I’d like to share is from an experience I had dealing with a buyer at the gallery. I want to share this story because I think it demonstrates a really important situation that all buyers should […]
Sometimes the best deal is right in front of you
A lot of people believe that in order to find a great deal they need to wake up at 6am to beat the crowds at their local garage sale. While this is true in terms of finding great second hand items, you might consider your local brick and mortar stores for a great deal as […]
The early bird doesn’t always get the worm
When discussing garage sales, everyone seems to say things like “Go early.” “Show up before they’re set up.” “Be there before the sun rises.” “If you hear roosters crowing, you’re too late,” …get the idea? We tend to assume that earlier is better. In terms of getting first crack at the best items, this is definitely the truth, but […]
Time-Saving Tactics
I recently purchased a large collection of Beatles memorabilia. As I was going through it, I realized I had quite a large inventory on my hands. When you buy a collection this size, you have to take the good with the bad. This collection definitely had a lot of good items, but it also had a […]
A Cautionary Tale
I just recently had an enlightening experience participating in an online auction. This particular auction was a fundraiser for a fantastic cause, raising funds for cystic fibrosis awareness. Before I go any further I want to make it clear that what i’m about to share is in no way a reflection on the cystic fibrosis organization, but […]
Time for Lunch!
I was recently doing some treasure hunting when I came across a real gem; A vintage Beatles Yellow Submarine lunchbox from 1968. It’s not in perfect condition, but it had something that made up for all of its imperfections: the original metal thrermos! Typically, after 40+ years, the thermos tends to be missing, and this can as much […]