Killer Stuff And Tons Of Money

[kodydog]

If your a treasure hunter this book by Maureen Stanton is a good one.

She tags along with a professional antique dealer and tell clues and ideas of finding hidden gems at flea markets, auctions, yard sales and antique stores.

Through out the book she inserts stories about the history of antiques and what to look for when hunting.

She tells one story of Gustav Stickley. Before he was well known he worked at the Auburn, NY state prison teaching inmates woodworking. While he was there the electric chair fell over and he was asked to design a new one. She says its beautiful and is now a collectors piece. Weird.

She tells about a family register dating back to 1780 worth $10,000 to $15,000. Her mentor picked it up for $2000. Interesting.

The book came out this year so the prices are real. I got my copy at the library.

Its a fun book and easy to read, easy enough for ME to read anyway.

[jojo]

Thanks for the recommendation...I'm always looking for a good read! This will be my next Kindle purchase.

[ibstitchen]

Thanks for this recomendation.  The wife & I go to at least 3 antique auctions a month.  I know I will enjoy reading this book. I just ordered it!!

[kodydog]

Do you buy and sell Furniture Ibstitchen?

[ibstitchen]

 Yes, I buy and sell vintage and antique furniture. I live in Victoria TX.. It's almost the same distance from Houston, Austin, and San Antonio.  There are several auctions in and around these cities so the wife and I try to at least make 2 - 3 auctions a month. My main income though is my upholstery business.  Buying and selling antiques is a hobby/sideline income. Something we both enjoy and are still learning about.