How Has Inflation And The Economy Affected Our Antique Business? 5 Q&A’s! Antique Talk

[@eaglerider1826]

Mike , thank you for the response . I worked 30 years in the auto parts business . We called our business recession proof . When the economy is strong people would buy accessories and cleaners for their cars when the economy is down people buy fewer new cars and buy parts to maintain their cars .

[@66uniqueantiques]

Absolutely! I totally understand that and so far that is what we experienced

[@joemazurek7407]

Hi Mike, Thanks again for taking the time to do these Q & A's....always useful to hear your thoughts on the variety of subjects. Here's another Q for you. How do you "manage" your vendors? Specifically, what do you consider when evaluating a potential new vendor for the store? I assume you don't want someone who offers very similar items to those of your existing vendors, someone who is going to keep their items "fresh" and fairly priced...and how you go about helping them succeed? Maybe you should teach a course on "Vendor Management 101" someday!

[@66uniqueantiques]

Awesome questions! Will answer in the next Q&A

[@alanatolstad4824]

Add, the blue dress!---I love these sit-downs!

[@66uniqueantiques]

Haha I’ll keep doing them

[@khill6510]

Love the slot machine.. So much fun!!

[@66uniqueantiques]

Thanks!

[@cleot151]

As a collector, I think that low values (Avon, Precious Moments, Beanies, etc.) mean that it's easier for me to add to my collection. A buyer's market. I think of Hummerls. Sometimes these things turn around with time, as we look for things that we saw in our homes when we were children.

[@66uniqueantiques]

Absolutely! Markets change all the time so always collect what you love

[@ShineYourLight144]

Great questions & great video!

[@66uniqueantiques]

Thanks so much!

[@raymarteney610]

How do you see glassware doing in the antique market, I am not meaning like dish sets or such, but more like hen on nest, canning jars, colorful glassware, Hull Pottery, McCoy things along that line. Thanks, Have A safe & Great Day!

[@66uniqueantiques]

Great question! Will answer in the next Q&A

[@eaglerider1826]

Mike , I wanted to add that I love the helmet display behind you . Are there any you are missing ?

[@66uniqueantiques]

Thanks! Nope I have all 32 teams, there is some alternates that i don’t have but I have the 32 I want

[@eaglerider1826]

@@66uniqueantiques Awesome collection .

[@66uniqueantiques]

Thanks