tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767350520415389034.post8900032696779805559..comments2023-10-28T07:40:24.916-07:00Comments on rhubarb reign: Let's Make a Deal! Plus KANE and ALLEGAN NewsSandy and Joe/rhubarb reignhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11218979127781875834noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767350520415389034.post-1497249442234009392010-10-04T06:24:40.478-07:002010-10-04T06:24:40.478-07:00Love your advise column. Maybe there is some caree...Love your advise column. Maybe there is some career opportunity for you there. You were really very good(:.<br />There are many antique dealers who there business as a hobby, part-time, etc. Often they are less concerned about making alot of money on their product. But for those of us that actually make our living doing this we need to make a certain amount of money just to survive. We work hard to find the item we bring to market. Finding product as only gotten more difficult. Most of the time we work many more hours aweek than the average person who has a 40 hour job. We deserve to make a living wage, which often we barely do. So while we all like to get deals including us dealers there needs to be some sensitivity to the fact that we need to make a living. So while bartering will alwys be a part of the antique business sensitivity needs to be a part of the equation. People that often offer me really low prices for an item often make me feel like they don't value the product all that much or don't value my time to bring the product to the market. <br />People that take the time to be friendly, purchase multiple items, and purchase on a regular basis usually get my attention and I feel Like I am willing to work with them on price.True North Interior Design & Antiqueshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12303454422561974701noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767350520415389034.post-69382549639855418262010-10-03T15:53:53.775-07:002010-10-03T15:53:53.775-07:00Hi Sandy! I missed you at KC this weekend...i did...Hi Sandy! I missed you at KC this weekend...i did get to talk to your husband though - and really hope to see you out here at the farm either Friday night or Saturday...<br />your booth looked great - you always have the the most unique items - i love all the furniture....<br /><br />have a great night!<br />xo+blessings,<br />Anne MarieAnne Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11570313791042086593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767350520415389034.post-66370075592350882282010-09-30T10:28:56.012-07:002010-09-30T10:28:56.012-07:00Great advice on trying for a better price. You guy...Great advice on trying for a better price. You guys always have such a beautiful booth, I have picked up a lot of "great finds" at your booth! Good luck this weekend!very merry vintage stylehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02529875742433269351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1767350520415389034.post-80146448635044396052010-09-30T06:56:35.522-07:002010-09-30T06:56:35.522-07:00Love these tips! Being an infrequent flea marketer...Love these tips! Being an infrequent flea marketer myself, I've always wondered what savvy protocol would be. Don't want to offend the dealers, but also don't want to walk away paying full price if that's not par-for-the-course. I appreciate you sharing your experience!Abby Kerr Inkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06952001814817975831noreply@blogger.com