Log in or Sign up
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Antique Discussion
>
I don't understand how some antique dealers stay in business.
>
Reply to Thread
Message:
<p>[QUOTE="Joe2007, post: 153400, member: 1262"]Yesterday I was at a local auction and was talking to a lady who has had a booth at several antique malls for decades in addition to doing flea markets and yard sales. She said that they (her and her husband) haven't been making much since 2007 (just enough to cover acquisition costs and rent) and that in the past two years they have been losing a substantial sum on mall rent. They are currently packing up their inventory and getting out of the business. She wanted to know if I was a dealer since I was buying a few higher quality things and I said no I'm a collector but I might decide to sell down the road. She said that it might be a good long while before the market for nice antiques returns and that the few items that were a sure sale at a decent profit margin even a few years ago in a soft market are now no longer selling and that interest is at a all time low, no tire kickers or lowball offers.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Joe2007, post: 153400, member: 1262"]Yesterday I was at a local auction and was talking to a lady who has had a booth at several antique malls for decades in addition to doing flea markets and yard sales. She said that they (her and her husband) haven't been making much since 2007 (just enough to cover acquisition costs and rent) and that in the past two years they have been losing a substantial sum on mall rent. They are currently packing up their inventory and getting out of the business. She wanted to know if I was a dealer since I was buying a few higher quality things and I said no I'm a collector but I might decide to sell down the road. She said that it might be a good long while before the market for nice antiques returns and that the few items that were a sure sale at a decent profit margin even a few years ago in a soft market are now no longer selling and that interest is at a all time low, no tire kickers or lowball offers.[/QUOTE]
Your name or email address:
Do you already have an account?
No, create an account now.
Yes, my password is:
Forgot your password?
Stay logged in
Antiques Board
Home
Forums
>
Antique Forums
>
Antique Discussion
>
I don't understand how some antique dealers stay in business.
>
Home
Home
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Activity
Recent Posts
Forums
Forums
Quick Links
Search Forums
Recent Posts
Gallery
Gallery
Quick Links
Search Media
New Media
Members
Members
Quick Links
Notable Members
Registered Members
Current Visitors
Recent Activity
New Profile Posts
Menu
Search
Search titles only
Posted by Member:
Separate names with a comma.
Newer Than:
Search this thread only
Search this forum only
Display results as threads
Useful Searches
Recent Posts
More...