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Page 2 The Antique Shoppe March, 2019
School Releases Top Selling Antiques & Vintage Data From 2018 towards modernism in collecting. “Mid-Century is still popular,” said Tomey. Also, 17
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Florida— The old saying that for every season, there’s a reason, seems to of interest for many who participated in the survey, was the general consensus
75 be spot-on these days when it comes to those looking for antiques, vintage that there was a younger vibe to the shopping experience than ever before.
301 Lockwood Ridge Rd and collectible items. The Asheford Institute (AIA), a professional-level “I’ve been selling antiques and vintage for 20 years,” said one poll participant,

MLK Hwy distance learning program related to the study of antiques, appraising and the “and I’ve never seen so many young folks be into thrifting and vintage - it’s
Sarasota decorative arts, recently released the results of its annual in-depth 2018 survey definitely a good sign.” Tomey adds, on average store owners are beginning to

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10th of trends and movements within the antiques and collectibles marketplace. The notice a younger demographic appearing than before. “Whether or not this will
Fruitville school’s poll includes a yearly compilation of statistics from a sampling of over last remains to be seen,” said Tomey, “but it’s certainly encouraging.”
800 students and graduates actively engaged within the business side of the Some of the other movers-and-shakers from this year’s poll included vintage
decorative arts community. fashions and textiles as well as costume and vintage jewelry which continued
Asheford, which has been conducting the survey for over ten years, says it its surge in popularity and price. Other notables included toys and American
uploads the poll results every January to the school’s web site for review and Western memorabilia which drew high ticket prices according to many of the
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dissection. The primary focus of our survey according to Sharon Tomey, one respondents. Full results of the school’s survey you can find them online at:
41 of the Institute’s chief data strategists, says the goal has always been towards https://www.asheford.com/2018-survey-results.html.
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gauging meaningful interest by the public, regarding current and popular trends
related to the antiques, vintage and retro inspired marketplace. To learn more about the antiques and appraisal study program being offered by the Institute, you can contact
“Our results are based on actual sales and requests for particular items,” says them directly at: asheford@mail.com, or visit their website at: www.asheford.com. You can also write to
them at; the Asheford Institute of Antiques 981 Harbor Blvd., Suite 3, Dept. 275RDK6 Destin, FL 32541-2525,
72 Tomey. As in past years, the Asheford poll seems to note the unbated move or at their Canadian office at; 131 Bloor Street West, Suite 200, Dept. 124RDK6 Toronto, ON M5S 1R8.
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Southwest Florida Vintage Dealers (Price Guide Searches for 2018)

Antiques and collectibles searches
North Port - Port Charlotte - Punta Gorda on Kovels.com are often due to
news of a new trend, an interesting
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collection, a record price, or an
Vintage Finder’s amazing find that sends collectors
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Warehouse “llc” off to do research. Pottery, porcelain,
Osprey  Dean & Diane Castellano Cherry Hill Home glass, and metals like silver, pewter,

Where Fun & Design Come Together ALL ABOARD brass and copper are always popular
1075 Innovation Avenue THE LAST STOP MARKETPLACE with collectors and frequently
Unit 106 Antiques, Art, Vintage, Decorating Decor, searched.
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41 North Port, FL 34289 Local Artists - Shabby Chic Kovels list of top searches reflects
941-228-8112 2811 Tamiami Tr. Unit N Vintage - Boho - Coastal items that readers want to identify
941-228-7804 Port Charlotte, FL
(Between Port Charlotte Blvd. & West Tarpon) Punta Gorda Train Depot and value. It brings to mind current
Priced to Sell 941-286-8617 1009 Taylor Rd. words like reduce, reuse, recycle and
Laurel Rd & Dealer Friendly Fri. & Sat. 10-4 or Appt. 941-639-6774 repurpose.
Moving Sale – 50% off Entire Store Here are the 10 most searched-for
75 Exclusive Retailer (except already marked down items) Open 10-5 Mon-Sat categories on Kovels.com in 2018.
Nokomis www.vintagefinderswarehouse.com Dixie Belle Paint Everything Must Go - Dealer Friendly www.AllAboardTheLastStopMarketplace.com 1. Depression glass 6. Wedgwood

3 Facebook: Marc Washicheck 4
vintagefinderswarehouse@yahoo.com Text or Email: artist3398@peoplepc.com OPEN AIR 2. Stoves 3. Bavaria
MARKETPLACE 4. McCoy 5. Fenton
Venice Ave 2nd Saturdays 7. Occupied Japan 8. Nippon
Venice 8:00am-3:00pm 1 6 9. Metals 10. Delft
Over the last few years, Kovels has
Center Rd River Rd 3 Toledo Blade 75 17 seen a shift away from collectibles,

to sell decorative ceramics, to things
Price Blvd like glassware, dinnerware and hard
like art glass, mid-century furniture
41 North Port and Pyrex that are functional and
decorative. Some buyers want to
sell; others are on the hunt for things
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that they can create into something
Port Charlotte else. But everyone wants to know-
41 Can you tell me who made this and
Veterans Blvd Tamiami Trail Midway Blvd when? What’s it worth? How
much should I pay for one? And,
Where can I sell my collection of 25?
Olean Blvd Collectors who use Kovels.com
4 can learn not only prices of antiques
Charlotte
777 Edgewater Blvd Harbor View Rd and collectibles, but also identifying
El Jobean features, marks and makers histories.
Englewood Harbor Sibley Bay Dr 75 17 Find 20,000 new prices and 2,500
776 new pictures, added just this month
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Taylor
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Gorda store and local bookstores.