I am now publishing once a week, on Monday.
Remember the Pier Antique Show in NYC?
The Baltimore Summer Antiques Show is held in the Baltimore Convention Center
Auction houses, on the other hand, are doing brisk business. Many of the baby boomers, who form the majority of collectors, are aging out. Their children consign their estates to auction, many without reserve. Auction houses don’t really care what they’re selling, as long as they’re selling. If items have no reserve, they’re guaranteed to sell and the auction houses are guaranteed to make their commissions.
Morphy Auctions in Denver, PA, is doing a brisk business
The future of the antiques business for me is murky. The changes are happening quickly and I’m trying to adjust accordingly. Only time will tell, so keep tuned.
No shows until Antiques + Modernism Winnetka (IL), November 1-4, 2018. We always look forward to our twice yearly exhibits in the greater Chicago area. But remember we’re still very much in business between shows, so please don’t hesitate to email or call.
I recently listed some of the new items on my website and will list more every week. Click Philip Chasen Antiques to take a look. I will make every effort to actively list new items as often as time permits. I always strive to offer the finest objects for sale on my website and at every show. There are many items for sale, sold items with prices and free lessons about glass and lamps. And remember to keep reading my blog.
prices have dropped so much on so many items, and i know it is hard to face realities and reduce prices accordingly. if you are to stay in business, you will eventually have to take what the market will bear even if it means you have to take a loss. the good news is that the items you will purchase for resale will be much lower and the profit margin will likely be about the same as before. also the centers that house these shows are going to have to reduce the booth rates if they wish to survive. they currently think they can continue to charge more per booth to make up for the loss of renters for said booths. a consortium of dealers need to go to the centers that have the big shows and negotiate rates and if they do not wish to take what is a reasonable rate, then find a less expensive venue. i am a dealer and do not do shows but have been also having to reduce prices on the items sold. i have noticed under trump, people are much more optimistic and are turning loose of their dollars much more readily. if he is able to continue to improve the economy, then prices can again rise, and we will all be better off.