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Entrepreneurship:  Renting a Shop for Monthly Antique Sales!  |
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
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Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
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 Posted - May 31 2007 : 10:05:12 AM
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I am so excited. As most of you know, I do two antique shows in Fairfield, WA a year with 30+ vendors. While I did my own booth there, I find I still have too much stuff of my own the rest of the year. I do have a booth at Monroe St. Bridge Antiques in Spokane, but my space is pretty limited. So I found a big garage in a busy location in Spokane that I am going to be able to do monthly sales in. This gives me the space to store things and an area to re-do the furniture I love to "bring back to life". It also frees up our home and garage of the ever growing mountain of stuff. My husband is thrilled to get his garage back! I sign papers today! So excited. I will post when my first sale is, for those of you local to Spokane.
Hugs & blessings,
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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Miss Bee Haven
True Blue Farmgirl
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Janice
Louisville/Irvington
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 31 2007 : 10:45:56 AM
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Lucky girl, Brenda! That sounds like so much fun! Lots of luck with it! :D
"If you think you've got it nailed down, then what's all that around it?" - 'Brother Dave' Gardner |
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Kathie
True Blue Farmgirl
2436 Posts
Kathie
Thonotosassa
Florida
USA
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Posted - May 31 2007 : 10:48:45 AM
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Wish I were there to Shop!!!
Lots of Luck girl!!
In a World Where you Can Be Anything, Be Yourself.. |
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Nancy Gartenman
True Blue Farmgirl
9093 Posts
Nancy
West Seneca
New York
USA
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Posted - May 31 2007 : 12:44:14 PM
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Good for you Brenda, how far is this from where you live? we must see pictures.
NANCY JO
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
22941 Posts
Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
22941 Posts |
Posted - May 31 2007 : 2:59:31 PM
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Brenda-
That sounds super exciting! Such a great leap for you! I am sure you will quickly become a favorite stop for weekend antiquers!
Alee |
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Jun 08 2007 : 2:51:11 PM
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It is only about 15 minutes from my house, so it is convenient. My first sale will be June 22nd and 23rd. I just had sinus surgery, so I can't do much yet, but will get it all together the last week. I think it is going to work out great. For those of you in Spokane it is 6205 N. Nevada which is just a hair south of Francis (not even a 1/2 block.) This is a busy intersection, so that should work great.
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jun 08 2007 : 2:54:53 PM
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Oh Brenda! I wish I would be in town to come to your grand opening! I wish you lots and lots of good luck!
Alee |
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therusticcottage
True Blue Farmgirl
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Kay
Vancouver
WA
USA
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
657 Posts
Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jun 08 2007 : 8:40:20 PM
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Oh, Brenda, this is very close to me...but I am going out of town that weekend. I'll definitely keep my eyes open for the next one! Judy
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Huckelberrywine
True Blue Farmgirl
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Michelle
Rosalia
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Posted - Jun 09 2007 : 08:19:35 AM
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Oooh...I've got a hike at MaryJane's that weekend, but I'll have to come in at least to wish you well on your grand opening! I just loved your show at Fairfield!
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Jun 10 2007 : 08:15:16 AM
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Thanks everyone! I hope some of you can make it to the June one. I am still figuring future dates, but I know there will be at least one per month. Probably mid July will be the next one. Trying to schedule it around kids, hubbies, camping and other competing events is interesting to say the least! I have to accept that no date will be perfect for everyone and just do the best I can. My goal is 14 Sales and 2 Shows per year. We will see how that all pans out. Sounds good in theory . . .
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Jun 18 2007 : 8:43:27 PM
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Since my first dates were postponed due to the second unexpected sinus surgery, I have rescheduled my first sale for June 29 & 30th 9 to 5. It is at 6205 N. Nevada (just south of Francis) for those of you in the area. I have decided to call these sales Past Blessings Junk Warehouse. I want people to know that it is connected to my shows, yet still have its own identity. So hopefully this works!
Hugs & blessings!
Brenda
Past Blessings . . . Celebrating Life as it used to be . . . when people loved God, loved their families and loved their country. |
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Alee
True Blue Farmgirl
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Alee
Worland
Wy
USA
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Posted - Jun 19 2007 : 08:32:26 AM
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Brenda- Do you think the "Junk" title might deter some of the high end buyers?
Alee
The amazing one handed typist! One hand for tying, one hand to hold Nora! |
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JudyBlueEyes
True Blue Farmgirl
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Judith
Spokane
Washington
USA
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Posted - Jun 19 2007 : 5:09:06 PM
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I was thinking of that myself...I might use "junques" or I've also seen "junktiques" or something like that...to soften the connotation of junk. I call my treasures my "junques" - I got it from a friend whose grandmother used to call the stuff she took to the swap meet her junks, or maybe that was her husband who had to haul it all for her :-) But I might soften the junk a bit, Brenda. Just a suggestion. Judy
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Past Blessings
True Blue Farmgirl
1083 Posts
Brenda
Orchard Prairie
WA
USA
1083 Posts |
Posted - Jun 20 2007 : 09:36:30 AM
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My signage does make it clear that there are antiques. I am not sure how the word "junk" is viewed on a national level, but around here it is seen as repurposing treasures and very well accepted. There is a gal I think in Ohio who is simply called "Junk Warehouse" who does sales and has literally thousands come. I appreciate the suggestion, but I think the main focus is to get the people to see what we have and to get them to come. My antique shows are more "farm antiques", not high-end snobby type stuff. There is some authentic china, etc., but a lot of it is old enamelware, old egg baskets, weathered wood furniture, etc. The main shoppers these days are after that, not gold plated limoge china. There are even magazines and books with the word "junk" as part of their name. In fact, I believe the two gals in Country Home magazine refer to their stuff as "Junk Market" and they seem to be doing quite well. Thanks for the thoughts.
Brenda
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