tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post376235065324357090..comments2024-03-26T03:47:37.154-04:00Comments on The Polka Dot Closet: Announcing A New Series "What Sells and What Doesn't: Antiques Booth in Orlando, Florida"The Polka Dot Closethttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04509900941899875184noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-61321083439796456242018-06-10T16:22:53.715-04:002018-06-10T16:22:53.715-04:00Carol, would love to hear how it goes as I am hopi...Carol, would love to hear how it goes as I am hoping to rent space there in Oviedo as well. I too have a lot of organizing and pricing to do beforehand and it takes quite a bit of my free time getting things prepared. Wish you best of luck!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15889846491002647228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-626762341358888922016-11-07T13:10:58.714-05:002016-11-07T13:10:58.714-05:00I have a booth in Northwest Florida and I've n...I have a booth in Northwest Florida and I've noticed a lot of the same types of things sell for me here. Linens is still a huge seller, kitchen gadgets and mixing bowls, Fire King, Pyrex, empty ornate frames, animal figurines made in Japan. Jewelry really picks up around November/ December. Windows used to sell like hotcakes I couldn't keep them stocked but now they've cooled off. Thanks! Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15744023107085239410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-36713184711808349242014-03-03T21:41:10.996-05:002014-03-03T21:41:10.996-05:00Thank you for these topics you are blogging about!...Thank you for these topics you are blogging about! As an Antique Mall Owner myself in Florida, I feel that no one is really talking about the basic business aspects of antique dealing. Especially via internet. Well done and well appreciated!!White Elephant Exchangehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443700092006190667noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-4893118473509706022013-05-24T14:42:37.797-04:002013-05-24T14:42:37.797-04:00Thank you so much for your posts on antique booths...Thank you so much for your posts on antique booths and your beautiful blog! I have finally takent he plunge and rented a booth at a local antique co-op. I moved in last weekend and this weeka I've been gathering photos of how to re-arrange and artrfully display the many more treasures I have to stock my booth with this weekend. I am so excited and can't wait to hear more from you.<br /><br />Check out my blog sometime http://treschicdecor.wordpress.com<br /><br />I'd love to hear from you! Thanks for the inspiration!<br /><br />CathyMehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12795836064376100004noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-58696121237126688132013-03-28T22:34:49.629-04:002013-03-28T22:34:49.629-04:00I finally did it! After years of looking, thinkin...I finally did it! After years of looking, thinking and being encouraged I am finally opening my antique booth at Wildwood Antiques. My "grand opening" will be Friday 4/5 at the First Friday social. When I saw a for rent sign on a nice booth at a popular antiques store here I thought this must be a sign :) It's been a madhouse around here, washing and ironing linens, painting small tables and all the other little and not so little jobs that go into setting up a booth. Not the least is decorating the booth and deciding which items to take in - then pricing everything. Everyone says you only have to do this once, then it's just maintaining - thank Heaven :)Jan Floodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03236804028990549032noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-82585048989538635622013-01-27T18:06:16.972-05:002013-01-27T18:06:16.972-05:00Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowl...Thank you so much for sharing your wealth of knowledge. This is such a important topic for those of us that are new to this business. This will be so helpful. Maybe a regional report can be collected to help those of us in different parts of the US?<br /><br />I live and sell in SW Michigan. Because of winter, we are a seasonal tourist area so this definitely effects our sales. <br /><br />What sells for me in a tight market is antiques and vintage household items. Price is definitely an issues as MI is a very economically depressed state. I HAVE to buy right and price right. I scour church bazarres and garage sales and pick up items priced at .25 and.50. I can price them at $5.00 and they sell quickly to dealers who can price them at $10.00. It's a win/win for both of us. Allegan County is a huge knitting and felting area due to the Michigan Fiberfest. Anything knitting sells here. I'd like to sell more hand-painted furniture items but the price point makes that difficult. Maybe this summer when the tourist return!House Crazy in Michigan!https://www.blogger.com/profile/06069554052596515946noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-9487349765995190612013-01-16T19:46:33.608-05:002013-01-16T19:46:33.608-05:00I have a booth in Jacksonville, Fl. The things th...I have a booth in Jacksonville, Fl. The things that sell for me are side tables, night stands and mirrors. Lorihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18235957408378130412noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-8910146710334471122013-01-16T15:59:39.404-05:002013-01-16T15:59:39.404-05:00How funny that pink doesn't sell. :)How funny that pink doesn't sell. :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-17675731008573922892013-01-14T23:45:16.140-05:002013-01-14T23:45:16.140-05:00i think this is going to be very interesting. i to...i think this is going to be very interesting. i totally agreewith you about working your booth. if you dont it doesnt move. i so need to get in gear. havent been in mine for 3 wks. hurt my back/knee. im going to reall yenjoy this seies. thanks so very much. for all that you do, your inspiration. it is very uplifting:) pipigirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00284414462668730462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-78130337448856710592013-01-14T14:44:52.817-05:002013-01-14T14:44:52.817-05:00What a great idea for a series. I hope you have so...What a great idea for a series. I hope you have some Northeast guest poster. Would love to hear what's hot up here. Wonder if there is much of a difference between locations, hmmm! Sue@Uniquely Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15507255318046819370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-45607844679350035352013-01-14T11:36:36.524-05:002013-01-14T11:36:36.524-05:00Hi Carol, just in case you didn't get my other...Hi Carol, just in case you didn't get my other email, I did not get your Jan. 1 email about guest blogging but I would love to do a post for you. Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment on my hangers. Yes, I hope they are a great seller for me. I would love to do more of them, but who knows what's gonna sell and what won't. You know the drill.Little Miss Maggiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02903161539983039528noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-91833342662455432982013-01-14T06:58:24.697-05:002013-01-14T06:58:24.697-05:00You're so sweet in sharing your experience and...You're so sweet in sharing your experience and knowledge -<br />I will follow the series from a curiosity point of view because I can't sell anything. Really!<br /><br />But from a customer point of view I'm aware of the entering-a-route when buying in the same place. After some time you seem to have seen all and already bought what you liked it, so you don't buy the same more or hubby would start the "don't you have, like 20 of those?!" (and their opinion is important. even when we can't live without something (I guess that's why the pink doesn't sell so well: you're thrilled with it but he says: "cute. where are you going to put it?" and doubt arises and you decide for the white or blue ;) ahahahah<br /><br />Oh, but the wonder when the seller takes time to showcase things you might have not noticed before?! There's no feeling like this!<br /><br />Have Fun with your Series!<br /><br />TeresaTeresahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15706070037835903316noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-36412371272046409922013-01-14T06:55:50.376-05:002013-01-14T06:55:50.376-05:00I found you through my friend Maggie...this will b...I found you through my friend Maggie...this will be very interesting I think! I think you have hit one important point right on the head....working the booth. I am in the process of moving my booth from a site 1 1/2 hrs from my home. It was NOT working and sales were VERY erratic. I will now be 20 min from home and am anxious to see the difference! I look forward to following this series!miss flibbertigibbethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12512539640637973125noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-44569813475959744472013-01-14T04:20:01.207-05:002013-01-14T04:20:01.207-05:00Carol,
i will definitely be looking forward to th...Carol,<br /> i will definitely be looking forward to this series!!<br />I live in an area that is "behind the current times and treds"!! Sad but so true!!<br />If I tried to sell what ias hot on the blogs now, people look at me like I have 2 heads here!! LOL!<br />I am thinking of returning to EBay this year for a broader audience....<br />Hugs,<br />DebDebbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble Christmashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09393980831584145593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-61829568151888943512013-01-13T23:08:08.374-05:002013-01-13T23:08:08.374-05:00Hi! I'm so excited about your new series, and ...Hi! I'm so excited about your new series, and I appreciate that you are willing to help us sellers out! I just love that you tell us how you creat your projects. Thank you so much. <br />Blessings, Aimee aimeehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11465250814524292154noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-76847982993649187702013-01-13T21:09:26.852-05:002013-01-13T21:09:26.852-05:00Lots of good hints, Carol...your booth is lovely!Lots of good hints, Carol...your booth is lovely!Linda @ Itsy Bits And Pieceshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12090973681675943970noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-86748972104608752742013-01-13T12:13:33.790-05:002013-01-13T12:13:33.790-05:00Good information. I don't have a booth but an...Good information. I don't have a booth but an Etsy shop and alot of this applies to that also.<br /><br />Thanks.<br /><br />Judy20 North Orahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09215328045988219360noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-35602819731875859062013-01-12T20:29:28.983-05:002013-01-12T20:29:28.983-05:00This is a useful list. I see tea cups came back!This is a useful list. I see tea cups came back!Rhissannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09001501916407616825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-23845414333131211002013-01-12T19:17:07.449-05:002013-01-12T19:17:07.449-05:00I think this is a great idea!!It's always inte...I think this is a great idea!!It's always interesting to see what's popular in other parts of the country. Looking forward to seeing what your guest bloggers have to share.❁Velma ~Down Our Country Road❁https://www.blogger.com/profile/00688975970842662227noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-31715298544452778292013-01-12T17:56:41.042-05:002013-01-12T17:56:41.042-05:00Grand idea!! And you're so right about workin...Grand idea!! And you're so right about working your space...it's an absolute must! I look forward to this new series! Thanks for all you share!<br />Sunnyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05760468690263679402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-91955204621874806162013-01-12T14:39:46.614-05:002013-01-12T14:39:46.614-05:00Oh How interesting! I so miss not having a booth!Oh How interesting! I so miss not having a booth!Marlynnehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00566655511325088819noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-87323137910430998732013-01-12T14:04:06.968-05:002013-01-12T14:04:06.968-05:00Hello sweet Carol! Your booth looks gorgeous!!! I ...Hello sweet Carol! Your booth looks gorgeous!!! I agree with you on all of these points! Thank you so much for sharing your lovely tips of the trade with us! I cannot wait to do my write up!!! Sending big squishy hugs,<br />xoxo<br />OliviaOliviahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13599820739398124551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-45276639512997794752013-01-12T10:27:42.185-05:002013-01-12T10:27:42.185-05:00So excited about this new series! Thank you so mu...So excited about this new series! Thank you so much for sharing!Meschill Stevens Billingtonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07396306708519750660noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-83266638920972175512013-01-11T23:14:35.685-05:002013-01-11T23:14:35.685-05:00I love your shop. If I stop in and shop I would g...I love your shop. If I stop in and shop I would go straight for the linens.<br />Hugs<br />donnadonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06110572810616964398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-464562679611579552.post-73768241828425669392013-01-11T22:15:10.717-05:002013-01-11T22:15:10.717-05:00I've been trying to figure out the answer to t...I've been trying to figure out the answer to this question for the past 11 years...I still have no clue, but pretty much fly by the seat of my pants. What doesn't sell...china...unless the roses are exquisite!Stacy's Shabby Shoppehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07945948955768426613noreply@blogger.com