Featured Unintended Side Effects of Antiquing

Discussion in 'Antique Discussion' started by Barn Owl, Apr 13, 2019.

  1. Shangas

    Shangas Underage Antiques Collector and Historian

    My side-effects:

    1. I carry antiquing tools EVERYWHERE I go.
    - Loupe.
    - Scale.
    - Polishing-cloth.
    - Measuring tape.

    All in a little zip-up pouch. Fits neatly into my day-bag.

    2. I constantly see inaccuracies in historical films (latest one was 'The Lighthouse', which came out in 2017, or 2018).

    3. You begin to realise how terribly modern products are manufactured, and how little you desire to buy them.

    4. You agonise over seeing antiques being repurposed for other things (steampunk, dear god...).
     
  2. popsycat

    popsycat Well-Known Member

    Every week saying "my god, we don't need more stuff, thats it!" Then somehow being tempted by more a short while later.
     
    Last edited: Apr 16, 2019
  3. LoveTheHunt!

    LoveTheHunt! Well-Known Member

    Sadly, the thrift shops in my area tend to have an opposite effect, and with less and less worth buying... I've converted to mostly estate sales the past few years.
     
  4. Chandler In Las Vegas

    Chandler In Las Vegas Active Member

    Collecting is not hoarding!!!!!
     
  5. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Depends on the size of "the collection."

    Debora
     
  6. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    Seems to me a big danger is hanging on to things other people would chuck with the notion 'this will be collectible someday'.
     
  7. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    It's giving a home to things that would otherwise go unappreciated.

    Debora
     
  8. Bronwen

    Bronwen Well-Known Member

    And here I thought they all lived with me!
     
  9. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    Nope. We've got some too.

    Debora
     
  10. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    Gosh can't count how many times I have bought things at the local thrift store just to keep them from going in the trash. After the half price sale, things from the previous month go to 75% off, then get tossed after the next sale.

    At this point, I no longer go to that store. Can't.

    Depends. See response above. That is not collecting.
    Items collected are displayed. Items saved from trash, get priced for sale, or get set aside for the Later that never comes.
     
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  11. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    "... the Later that never comes." I have one of those too.

    Debora
     
  12. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    I have some of them myself. They're not junk, so I can't toss them. I'd give them away if I knew who wanted them, and in the meanwhile they're sitting here....
     
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  13. ALittleBit

    ALittleBit ALittleBit

    I go to auctions with a friend who is a newbie [well, more than me] and who wants to learn but she is an ex-barrister and has a voice that carries to the end of the courtroom and back. She has a tendency to do exactly the same thing. Or, to announce that something I have picked up is 'really nice' or 'horrible'. I find myself hugging whatever it is to my chest or under my coat to hide it and going 'Shush' to her which is a dead giveaway <sigh>
     
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  14. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    what r ya gonna do..............sue her !! :playful::playful::playful::playful:
     
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  15. yourturntoloveit

    yourturntoloveit Well-Known Member

    (emphasis added).

    I know I am going to sound like an old mother hen but . . . for your own sake get out of the habit of putting anything from a sale "under [your] coat to hide it . . . ."
     
  16. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    If I was at a sale and heard your loud friend, and noticed you stuffing something under your coat..........YA...Yourturn makes a point !!!!
     
  17. clutteredcloset49

    clutteredcloset49 Well-Known Member

    So am I. . .
    If she can't learn to be quiet, you need to find a new partner in crime to go with.
     
  18. ALittleBit

    ALittleBit ALittleBit

    I didn't actually mean putting things under my coat literally - I know where that would lead - just the impulse to quash a public announcement of what items I am interested in. And yes, maybe go solo or find a quieter partner :) I like the 'in crime' bit considering she is an ex-barrister.
     
  19. KSW

    KSW Well-Known Member

    I suspect my 6yo has a future as a barrister or similar. Shortly after that I think Prime Minister may be on her agenda!
     
  20. SBSVC

    SBSVC Well-Known Member

    KSW, you need to come up with some "fake" code words! Something like, "Aunt so-and-so would LOVE this!" for gold, or another catch phrase along those lines. I know that when my daughter was that age, she would have LOVED the "intrigue" of code words!
     
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