As one of the great cities in Canada for shopping, make sure to set aside some time to explore vintage Toronto and its institution Courage My Love. Founded in 1975 by Stewart Scriver and Patricia Roy who were pioneers in the second hand goods movement. At that time, most Canadians and Americans viewed used clothing […]
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Tips for Bidding and Winning at Auctions
Bidding and winning at auctions can be a fun and exciting way of shopping for antique and vintage items. Last weekend, I joined a couple thousand bidders at an Amish farm for a consignment auction. Lavern Yutzy and his team auctioned off furniture, household items, plants and trees, yard equipment, farm implements, vehicles and livestock. […]
Explore an Amish Farm Auction
Last week, I joined my father for an Amish Farm Auction. I grew up in Charlotte, Michigan which is surrounded by farmland and boasts of having the first chapter of FFA (Future Farmers of America) in the state. Farming is an integral part of our community and so are the Amish. For as long as […]