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                                                                                    WHAT’S IT WORTH: Recently at a very reputable Auction House we
          WHAT’S IT WORTH ANTIQUES MINUTE                                         saw a Pennsylvania House Cherry Dining Room Set, with Extension Table,
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          BY: Mike Ivankovich                                                     8 Chairs, Hutch, and Side Board, in immaculate condition, sell for a total
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                                                                                  of $325. After commissions and delivery expense the consignor netted
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         10 Reasons Why Younger People Should                                     less than $200. A shame for the Seller; a true bargain for the Buyer.
                        Buy Antique Furniture                                     Mike Ivankovich is an Auctioneer, Appraiser, Home Downsizing Expert, and host of the "What's   N. Ocean Blvd.
                                                                                  It Worth? Ask Mike the Appraiser" Radio Show. Now in its 5th year, “What’s It Worth” airs live
                                                                                                                                         Congress on  WBCB  1490  AM,
                                                                                  in  the  Philadelphia PA  area  on  Friday  mornings  from  9:30-10:30 AM  EST
                                                                                  and  on  the  Internet  at:  www.WBCB1490.com.  You  can  also  visit  his  Radio  Show  Web  Site:
                                                                                  www.AskMikeTheAppraiser.com  If your local station doesn’t carry “What’s It Worth” tell them
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                                                                                  they need to add it to their programing mix. If you know anyone who needs any Personal   Flagler
                                                                                  Property Appraisal work, or if you need a Speaker for an upcoming meeting or event, call Mike at
                                                                                                                        Okeechobee Blvd.
                                                                                  (215)-264-4304, or visit: www.michaelivankovichappraisals.com

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                                                                                          Come in and see all our                                 Dixie Hwy.
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                                                                                     Open 7 Days A Week - Call For Hours  10th Ave.     Congress Ave.  Federal Hwy.
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           “Brown  Furniture”  is  best  described  as  “Grandmother’s  Antique           Vendor Display Cases                            1         Ave
        Furniture”. “Brown is Down” has been the mantra for the past several                Available for Rent!       Malaleuca Ln
                                                                                           32 Dixie Highway
        years in the Antiques, Collectibles, and Auction business as interest in         Lake Worth, FL 33466
        “Brown Furniture” has slowed to a trickle among the younger generation.          (561)533-7707  Fax (561)533-7578
        And as an increasing amount of brown furniture has been sold by my                 janetdesigns@gmail.com  1  Lantana Rd                Ocean  Ave
        generation, value has plummeted like a rock-in-water.
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           But there have been signs that this decline may be bottoming out.                                          Hypoluxo Rd
        Which  means  that,  if  you  like  it,  today  may  be  the  best  time  to  buy
        “Brown Furniture” in the past 50 years. Here are 10 reasons you may                           COOPER CITY
        want to consider buying “Brown” today.                                      WHAT THE        ADMIRES, THE  DESIRES
           1. It’s cheap and totally affordable.                                        Vintage Jewelry, Furniture, Glass,
           2. It’s durable and will last nearly forever.                                 Artwork, Collectibles, Linens,
           3. It’s functional and adaptable to today’s smaller living spaces. For         Silver, China & Porcelain
                                                                                          33 Years Same Location
        example, Drop Leaf Tables require less space while Lift-Top Chests and           25 Dealers Under One Roof
        Flat Top Trunks can double as Storage Space & Coffee Tables.                         Estates Liquidated
           4. There are many different styles to chose from including Country,       The Fine Lion Antiques
        Empire, Victorian, Cottage, Turn-of-the-Century, Depression, Antique or            9564 Griffin Rd.                    2 1
        Formal.                                                                         Cooper City, FL 33328
           5. There are many different beautiful woods to choose from including         954-680-6141 • 305-733-5333

        Cherry, Chestnut, Mahogany, Oak, Maple, Pine, and Walnut.                                  Mon-Sat 10:30-6:00
                                                                                                    OPEN 7 DAYS
           6. Most of the styles have withstood the test of time and have                        Sun 12:00-4:30 or by Appt.
        appealed to people for generations.                                                          Mention this ad
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           7. If you must, you can re-purpose it. Older Wardrobes can be
        converted to Entertainment Centers and newer Entertainment Centers                                       1
        can be converted to Liquor Cabinets or other storage. And (gasp), all
        brown furniture can be re-painted if you prefer.
           8. Formal Dining Rooms may presently be a thing of the past, but
        people will always need a Bedroom Set and/or Relaxation Furniture.
           9. Most Brown Furniture is undervalued today and the best-of-the-
        best is totally undervalued, leaving room for re-sale profit at some future
        point.                                                                      We are a 10,000 sq/ft multi-dealer Antique Mall carrying antiques to meet every taste.
          10. In my opinion value will eventually return. The temporary appeal                  Cooper City Antique Mall believes in all the R’s
        of  Mid-Century  Modern  can’t  last  forever  so  what  comes  after  that?        Rescue - Repair - Reuse - Repurpose - Recycle - Reduce
        Personally, I think we’ll very likely revert back to the traditional styles.                      Re-Invent - Re-Imagine
           If  you  prefer  low  quality  Ikea  furniture,  then  Brown  Furniture  may   Antique Furniture and Decorative Accessories dating back to the 18th century.
        never be right for you. But if you like it, and if you’re seeking long-term   Also Jewelry, Glassware, Textiles, China, Porcelain, Collectibles, Paintings & Prints, Lamps,
                                                                                         Chandeliers, Architectural, Iron & Garden Accessories plus so much more!
        value, then go to an Auction, Second-Hand Store or Tag Sale and buy                         OPEN 7 DAYS — DEALER SPACE AVAILABLE
        something that will last a lifetime. For very little money.                        9800 Griffin Road, Cooper City, FL 33328     954-252-0788
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