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  1. Narrative_Mercantile

    Narrative_Mercantile New Member

    Hi Everyone,
    My wife Jen and I recently opened a small vintage/antiques business in Chicago - Narrative Mercantile. We love wasting time researching and learning the history behind the most random of objects. We collect and sell a wide range of things from salvaged industrial pieces to Victorian and everything in between.

    We probably don't have a ton of knowledge to offer, but hopefully we can contribute a bit as we learn.

    Thanks!
    -Jonathan & Jen
     
    Narrative_Mercantile, Sep 14, 2017
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  2. komokwa

    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    greetings
     
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  3. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Welcome!
     
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  4. Bakersgma

    Bakersgma Well-Known Member

    Welcome, Jon and Jen! Research is never a waste of time! :)
     
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  5. johnnycb09

    johnnycb09 Well-Known Member

    Welcome,you've found a great bunch of people. :)
     
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  6. all_fakes

    all_fakes Well-Known Member

    Greetings!
     
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  7. Christmasjoy

    Christmasjoy Well-Known Member

    Welcome Jon and Jen !! .. Joy.
     
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  8. Shell

    Shell Active Member

    I probably don't have a lot of knowledge to offer, either, but you never know! Best wishes with your business, Jonathan & Jen.
     
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  9. Aquitaine

    Aquitaine Is What It IS! But NEVER BORED!

    Hi and WELCOME, Jon and Jen!!! And Best of Luck with your new business!!!!! If you're researching, you're NOT wasting time!!!!! :):):)
     
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  10. AJefferson

    AJefferson Well-Known Member

    Welcome Jonathan and Jen. Chicago is one of my top favorite cities! :woot: If you love wasting time, then is it time really wasted?;):joyful:
     
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  11. Mansons2005

    Mansons2005 Nasty by Nature, Curmudgeon by Choice


    Particularly in Chicago, Chicago, that toddling town! Chicago, the city that Billy Sunday could not shut down. On State Street - oh wait, nothing but empty buildings and going out of business sales........sorry!
     
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  12. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    I really liked visiting but streets are NOT supposed to have STEPS!!!
    What a mess.
    Cars must last 20 minutes there. :p
     
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  13. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Were those steps, or potholes? I'm betting they're Chicago's best crop.
     
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  14. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    No.
    The concrete was all out of whack to each section last I was there.
    But yes, potholes everywhere. :p
     
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  15. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    Oh, the secondary crop. Frost heaves.
     
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  16. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    Must've been the bent can of peas...
    ;)
     
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  17. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    More like Mother Nature pounding out her frustrations at all those years the Cubbies couldn't get arrested, never mind into the Series.
     
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  18. KingofThings

    KingofThings 'Illiteracy is a terrible thing to waist' - MHH

    She will kill you given the opportunity. :eek:
     
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  19. evelyb30

    evelyb30 Well-Known Member

    So will the Cubbies; they've given their fans enough heart attacks.
     
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  20. janettekay

    janettekay Well-Known Member

    Welcome !
     
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