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Has it almost been a month since my last post? Wow. So many things to update on. I am going to do a random bullet point update.

2 fridays ago(the friday before Alameda, I went to a private estate sale, where I spied this dresser. A Broyhill Scupltra. I asked how much and it was a fair price. However I couldnt bring it with me. If I took it to the car then I would have no way of unloading by myself. The company running the sale would only be there till 1. I had no way of returning.  Another dealer who I shall call A(he sells at Alameda and is someone I run into all the time) was there. He offered to bring it to his house and I could swing the next day and pick it up.(he lives very close to me) [background story about A, he is a very savvy dealer. Been in the antique reselling business for 30 yrs old, male about 60 yrs or so. He has been selling at Alameda for 12 yrs or so].

Nk and I left Saturday morning to get the dresser. He showed me his impressive garage and the amazing banana boxes storage he has. He spoke to NK about something. As we walking out, he calls me

A: Sunita, can I ask your opinion on something?

Me: Sure what is it?

NK: A, why are you asking her? She has only been doing this for 6 months. You have so much more experience.

A: Thats what is so impressive. She only has been doing it 6 months and she knows so much. She is able to sell at Alameda and came back with good money. She is very very smart!

Me: HA! You tell him!

The thing he wanted my opinion on. A bar cart. I told him what I thought and we loaded the dresser and left.

I told NK what did you think about A said. Just because I make it look easy doesnt mean any Tom, Dick or Jane can do it.

NK has somewhat grudgingly accepted that what I do is “real work” and not whatever he thinks he is.

The dresser sold at Alameda. As did all the ceramic Xmas trees.

I was kinda worried about doing Alameda this time. My inventory was running low. I didnt have my big item. however, the Thursday and Friday before the sale, I hit 2 estate sales where I scored tons of goodies. I had 8 Hoop chairs. These (I think) are from Homecrest. They fold up  and were pretty sturdy.

I found the birdcage at another estate sale. The chairs sold, the 2 doves sold, those dolls I finally found what are they called. Joan Walsh Anglund. 3 different buyers informed of how they had these dolls and the books with them

I found this bar cart at another thrift store.

The lower 2 tiers swing it. In fantastic condition. A young couple walked up. The girl asked the price and then looked at her boyfriend(?)

She:What do you think? Should we get it?

He: Its up to you. I will support you in whatever you chose.

When he said that, both Sandi and I sighed and said ohh thats so sweet. I told her if he is a boyfriend she must hold onto him. She told me that they are husband and wife and have been married for 5 years. They married young. How awesome is that. I told her I married young and am still married to the same guy.

I brought my special 1930s globe. I didnt want to sell it per say. I put a high price on it and someone offered me $5 less than I was asking. She wanted it for her son’s room. I said bye bye to the globe. Sob Sob

My collection of Owls,

The biggest one is a cookie jar with a sugar and creamer set. That sold. The cutting board sold.

The teepee that was in my living room for a good month or so made its way to the faire. It sold to someone who has a 2 boys and she is going to use it in their room as a reading corner.

I am most likely NOT going to sell  next month. First Sunday is Jan 1st and I really dont know how the crowd is going to be. Though I am going to a really awesome estate sale this Friday and I *might* change my mind.

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