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GENERAL MERCHANT

S t ep b a c k i n t i me, t o da y!
Step back in time, today!

Alexander Archbold is an Edmonton Entrepreneur
and collector; founder and curator of Curiosity Inc.
He shares his journey of curiosity with teenLook.

TL - When did your passion for collecting start?

My passion for collecting started when I was about nine years old. My
family was going through some very hard times and I realized I had a
knack for buying and reselling items I would find at garage sales.
TL - How did you spot the items that had value?

I was always uniquely interested in history because it was and still is
cool! That knowledge base and my keen eye is what helped me find the
valuable items.
TL - How did your collecting shape your life and where you are today?
I had a very stable job in the tech industry, but was still collecting and
reselling as a hobby. It was my dream to open an antique store when I
retired. My wife is so supportive of my dreams and she asked me why
should I wait till then? I agreed and decided to take the leap and follow
my heart. It’s been four years now and we couldn’t be more happy with
how things have turned out.

ABOVE/ Alex holds his published book,
“The Potter’s House. Mary Borgstrom’s Art & Life Uncovered’
It is his first book, and documents Mary’s Art and is filled with
photos he took documenting the journey. You can find it in
store or online -
www.amazon.ca/Potters-House-Mary-Borgstroms-Uncovered
LEFT/ When in the store, Alex’s day is busy fielding calls from
prospective buyers and sellers as well as helping customers
that stop by.
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