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Auctions and Antiques ExaminerAuctionWally has been an auctioneer and appraiser for 25 years. He runs an antiques appraisal blog where he writes about the value of antiques and how to sell them. You can find him at www.auctionwally.com.
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Auctionwally's report on opening day for Brimfield MA July show.
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by Auction Wally, Auctions and Antiques Examiner
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Westinghouse Coca-Cola cooler in just the right size. $2,395
For the second week in May, July and September the small central MA town of Brimfield comes to life as what were once farm fields are converted into the largest display of antiques, collectibles and junk in the country! It's a blast. Well, mostly the May and September shows are stunning while the July show is often slow due to the hot weather. Opening day for this July was true to form with a blazing sun and 90-95 degree heat.
I did not see a lot of deals being done, and nearly everyone I asked, complained of slow sales. A sure sign that things were slow was the food vending horseshoe in front of the New England Motel, it was empty despite the fact that there was a pretty talented folk singer/guitarist out there to entertain. Believe it or not, the picture below was taken shortly after 1pm!
Don't get me wrong, Brimfield is a great show, but dang that July event is a killer. Most people were in hiding under umbrellas or tents and after a couple of hours of talking to folks here is what I came away with:
- If your a serious buyer, it's a great show to shop, sales are slow and sellers are eager to unload something, anything. Strangely enough, there are always just about the same amount of vendors and offerings in July as the other two shows, so you'll have plenty to pick from!
- Furniture is still the slowest of all the areas of collecting, so it's a bargain shoppers paradise if you're looking for antique furniture. On a pan-fry day like today the last thing a dealer wants to do is re-load his/her vehicle with un-sold furniture, so they'll be eager to sell. Be bold with your offers, but be fair, you don't want to get someone that is miserable from the heat much madder than they may already be. You could find yourself stuffed in a blanket chest before you can ask, "Is that the best you'll do?"
- Hot items: smalls and lemonade!
- Best advice: see you in September.
Looking for swimming hole!
Wooden cigar store Indian, vintage
but not an antique, still it was a
steal at $1,095.
For more info: http://www.brimfieldshow.com
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Topics: antiques , antique shows , brimfield ma
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