“Let us show you how to” buy vintage at an antique fair
“Let us show you how to”…buy vintage at an antique fair.
Always wanted to visit an antique fair in the UK but feeling slightly overwhelmed as to how to navigate it? Let us show you how to get the best out of a wonderful day out, immersed in antique, vintage and story.
Tip 1. Get up early and get there when the fair opens.
Tip 2. Take (lots of) cash, as most dealers prefer it and you’ll probably get a better price if you use it.
Tip 3. Wrap up warm, take water, snacks and definitely take a tape measure!
And take a trolley if you’ve got one…(link below if you’re interested in buying one)
Tip 4. Don’t go with a huge list. Be focused. Fairs are massive and can be really overwhelming so try to prioritise looking for one or two things e.g things for the kitchen or art or a sideboard for example. If you go looking for everything you’ll probably find nothing. And if you’re looking for furniture make sure you’ve got the measurements you need with you.
Tip 5. Be nice to the dealers!
Here is a list of a few of our favourite antique/vintage fairs:
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With love,
Sam and Tamara x