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Hello all,

my name is andrew and I hail from the US, Ohio specifically. While I don’t consider myself an antiquer, the wife and I visit many antique malls, stores, thrift shops, and farms for pieces that just say “cool”. We don’t collect really, we tend to use what we purchase often as conversation starters. Came here because the wife and I disagree on our newest purchase and decided to ask the experts. Thanks for having me!

 

Greetings, Andrew! There are no requirements that make you "an antiquer", just an interest in things old and unusual!

 

You're right and she's wrong, Andrew. (Know nothing about your newest purchase but thought I'd just move things along!)

Debora

 

Welcome fellow Ohioer - I'm a bit West of Cleveland by the shores of Lake Erie!

 

Welcome to the forum, Andrew.
I hope we can avoid a marital crisis.

 

Welcome, Andrew.

I'm going to disagree with Debora here and suggest that your best option is probably just to acknowledge the wisdom of your spouse's opinion.

 

Welcome.

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome

 

I love your name, Skywatcher, and welcome!

 

Thanks all for the kind welcomes. no tension in the marriage over this, lol, we actually picked it up on our anniversary trip! To ray: I’m closer to the capital but if you have favorite places to hunt antiques, I’d love if you shared and I could venture north. Couple restaurants up that way we’d like to try out also.

 

Hello @Skywatcher,

I am also from Ohio.

Have you ever visited the Heart of Ohio Antique Mall near Springfield, OH? I love that place and try to visit every year or so. Not many bargains but some nice antiques. Would also like to visit their flea/antique markets someday.

If you could share some good spots in the Columbus area I'd appreciate it.

Joe