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<p>[QUOTE="J Dagger, post: 9829626, member: 10944"]Every weekend that I watch an auction I’m shocked at the amazing furniture you can buy for $50-$250. 1/3 or more of it passes and you can probably take it for less if you call the auction house after. It’s unreal. </p><p><br /></p><p>I even saw a great classic arts & crafts quarter saw oak desk at a sale for $45 this weekend. No one took it. Small size perfect for an apartment. Nothing amazing but couldn’t be more A&C, which is the style that is actually in demand other than MCM. Just left sitting there in excellent condition. Will likely go in a dumpster or hopefully to thrift. </p><p><br /></p><p>For folks that are loaded I understand going to high end contemporary stores and buying new. For those that want a sterile modern decor I understand going to ikea somewhat. For the rest of everyone they should absolutely be looking to buy vintage and antique pieces to complement what they have. The bargains are easily found.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="J Dagger, post: 9829626, member: 10944"]Every weekend that I watch an auction I’m shocked at the amazing furniture you can buy for $50-$250. 1/3 or more of it passes and you can probably take it for less if you call the auction house after. It’s unreal. I even saw a great classic arts & crafts quarter saw oak desk at a sale for $45 this weekend. No one took it. Small size perfect for an apartment. Nothing amazing but couldn’t be more A&C, which is the style that is actually in demand other than MCM. Just left sitting there in excellent condition. Will likely go in a dumpster or hopefully to thrift. For folks that are loaded I understand going to high end contemporary stores and buying new. For those that want a sterile modern decor I understand going to ikea somewhat. For the rest of everyone they should absolutely be looking to buy vintage and antique pieces to complement what they have. The bargains are easily found.[/QUOTE]
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