| Whether you enjoy browsing through old books, | | | | look once you get inside. |
| antique furniture or fine discontinued china... antiquing | | | | Do your homework |
| can be a rewarding and exciting adventure. As the | | | | In addition to knowing what you're going after, it's |
| summer months are approaching, the weather is | | | | also helpful to have a rough idea about how much |
| getting nicer and the serenity of being outside and | | | | the item you’re contemplating sells for in |
| the idea of an afternoon perusing antique shops is | | | | different venues. |
| becoming quite attractive. So, put on your walking | | | | Ask Questions |
| shoes and get ready for an adventure - an antiquing | | | | Want to know the history behind an item? Most |
| adventure, that is. | | | | antique dealers have an idea of the time period, |
| How to make the most of your Summer Antiquing | | | | history, etc. behind a certain item, so be sure to ask |
| Adventure | | | | - the story is half the fun! |
| ComfortPlan on walking and standing for a majority | | | | Don't let it get away |
| of the day, so dress comfortably. | | | | If you see something you like, pick it up and hold it |
| Game Plan | | | | while you shop. Remember, you can always put it |
| Put together a list of all the antique stores you'd like | | | | back if you change your mind. And keep an eye on |
| to visit, their addresses, phone numbers etc. and | | | | other shoppers as well, chances are if they are |
| keep that list handy as you make your way | | | | keeping a close eye on you, you've got a sleeper |
| throughout the day. Not knowing exactly where | | | | and they're just waiting for you to put it down. |
| you're going can be frustrating, so put together a | | | | Have an open mind |
| game plan for the day. | | | | Antiquing takes patience, so be sure to take your |
| Have an idea of what you're looking for | | | | time and have an open mind when it comes to |
| While there's no way for you to know exactly what | | | | finding new things. |
| you're going to come across, be sure to have | | | | Persistance |
| something in mind that you'd like to fine. | | | | Remember, the most successful bargain antique |
| Something as general as an end table, a book by a | | | | hunters shop with frequency. Don't giveup after |
| specific author, or a piece of your discontinued | | | | one failed antiquing attempt - if at first you don't |
| wedgewood china set. Having something that | | | | succeed, try try again and again and again! |
| you're after will at least give you an idea of where to | | | | |