tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post6027093684524994261..comments2024-03-16T13:55:31.519-04:00Comments on Brooklyn Limestone: Antique vs. JunktiquesMrs. Limestonehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-23005290553971526212011-05-20T05:06:15.139-04:002011-05-20T05:06:15.139-04:00As a modern people i go for junktiques even though...As a modern people i go for junktiques even though it came from junks i know it is touched by modernization, but antiques are old and has less durability.Plumbinghttp://www.bes.co.uk/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-12249254817849350192009-03-27T20:34:00.000-04:002009-03-27T20:34:00.000-04:00I'm way late on this thread but I just found your ...I'm way late on this thread but I just found your blog. I live in Albany NY (3-level 1876 brick townhouse) and we have amazing junktiques. Best bets are saturday estate sales (check listings in the Albany Times Union), the neighboring town of Troy's antique district, and the Coxsackie Antiques Center off 87. You should take a drive up some weekend. It is so worth it. Also, if you've never been to the Brimfield shows, you should NOT miss those.jaimehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00920417653457665996noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-61167388398380588712009-01-31T09:38:00.000-05:002009-01-31T09:38:00.000-05:00I SOOOO agree with you on this post! When did our...I SOOOO agree with you on this post! When did our beloved 'junk' hit such a pedigree status? (I guess when the antique store owners ran out of the 'good' stuff...)<BR/><BR/>JoyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-55385045096675317022009-01-27T22:44:00.000-05:002009-01-27T22:44:00.000-05:00I feel your junktique pain! I don't live anywhere...I feel your junktique pain! I don't live anywhere near you, but I've stopped going to second hand stores because of the price issues you've mentioned.<BR/><BR/>When I lived in Paris, it was terribly difficult, too. My beau and I discovered that "antiquaires" were not the way to go. We found that looking for "Depot Ventes" or "Troc Tout" in the suburbs or along the sides of highways gave us far better results.<BR/><BR/>I still haven't found the solution in North America. Estate sales and garage sales are probably the best hunting grounds but they are hit and miss, it seems.s.https://www.blogger.com/profile/04741062569246094417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-85953043604270181702009-01-16T13:13:00.000-05:002009-01-16T13:13:00.000-05:00Oh, do I feel your pain- I am in the same boat as ...Oh, do I feel your pain- I am in the same boat as you! I'm actually doing a post on it right now, and I used your term junktiques, hope you dont mind :) I linked to you of course.<BR/><BR/>I cant wait to see what you have found on Monday!LindsBhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00548424318705008557noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-54943691773990048702009-01-15T23:54:00.000-05:002009-01-15T23:54:00.000-05:00No I don't have a blog I can hardly stand to remem...No I don't have a blog I can hardly stand to remember the construction, I think I would die if I had to be reminded of it via my words (nasty ones) or photos. It has been 4 years and I am still not done. The worst part is I am almost paralyzed with choice fear. I have made too many but still have soooo many to make. So we are at a stand still. Our summer project was to put in a pool, sod and trees in the back yard so we enjoyed that but now I should do another inside project but just don't have the desire right now. I am sure I will get it back one day when I wake up and think how can I live with this a moment longer.MaryBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547321109503148189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-53660118756081968622009-01-14T11:20:00.000-05:002009-01-14T11:20:00.000-05:00There are numerous HUGE antique "barns" really clo...There are numerous HUGE antique "barns" really close to where I live. One of the most popular is Harbor View Center for Antiques and there are many many more in the same area. Another one of my favorites is Estate Treasures in Greenwich. They have tent sales when the weather is nice and the prices are amazing (that's where my MIL sold her things like a huge dining room buffet for $300). You should come up to CT on a Saturday and I'd be happy to be your tour guide.Teresa Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708879417683903608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-83148398961234043642009-01-13T15:57:00.000-05:002009-01-13T15:57:00.000-05:00Im pretty good at negotiating down but when the bi...Im pretty good at negotiating down but when the bidding starts at $3600, its a waste of breathe.<BR/><BR/>MaryBeth - Don't feel bad. There is no such thing as a cheap carpenter or painter. You either pay up front or pay in pain & suffering! Do you have a blog? I'd love to see your home!Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-69170103877148447122009-01-13T15:56:00.000-05:002009-01-13T15:56:00.000-05:00What a racket! I can't believe that..there are...What a racket! I can't believe that..there are plenty of expensive antique stores here in the South, but there are also plenty that have reasonable deals. Cause I've found them over the years & consider my little collection pretty noteworthy. and I didn't pay a fortune for most of it at all. That does sound outrageous! There has to be more places to shop than that.Rhoda @ Southern Hospitalityhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16741881774379561710noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-11509963437899532182009-01-13T15:38:00.000-05:002009-01-13T15:38:00.000-05:00I feel the same way. I can never find these 12.00...I feel the same way. I can never find these 12.00 tables that need to be refinished. I also can find cheap painters, handymen, carpenters. My addition to my house was suppose to be $300,000.00 it ended up being closer to 1 million. That was just in the bidding part (so don't say it was overruns). I am looking in the wrong place for everything or they see me coming a mile away. Sorry I can;t help you but if you travel in my circle what was $3600.00 just went to $5000.00. MBMaryBethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15547321109503148189noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-51588025481363095702009-01-13T11:49:00.000-05:002009-01-13T11:49:00.000-05:00I feel your pain. Everything in the Tri-state area...I feel your pain. Everything in the Tri-state area is so expensive. I used to find good deal in the Bronx I think by the Williamsburg bridge but that was years ago before renovations and on 125th street. I picks up my 2 night stands for 125.00 and still love them today. Now I don't know what you can find. It's all hit or miss.<BR/><BR/>I agree it's gone crazy. Everyone needs to make rent. I want to rent a truck and go down south.Kwanahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06428954660974395117noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-1216031626891770082009-01-13T10:45:00.000-05:002009-01-13T10:45:00.000-05:00I frequent many used furniture stores whose owners...I frequent many used furniture stores whose owners fancy themselves antique experts. <BR/>I seriously think that some of these shop owners are mentally ill. When you enter a place that is so cluttered and disorganized that you are stepping over stuff you know these people don't even know what they have. When you ask for a price and get an outrageous number, I think they really don't want to part with their inventory.<BR/>I really like tag sales. Here on Long Island there are a couple of women who run nice, fair sales with furniture in good condition. I have furnished our house upstate this way (with some Craigslist additions). I can send send links if you are interested. Ppriscillahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13630900775169654363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-25287570652194596462009-01-13T09:45:00.000-05:002009-01-13T09:45:00.000-05:00I've been having the same issue lately too, so you...I've been having the same issue lately too, so you are not alone. I go into these junktique places all excited and ready to find something fabulous for our home that just needs a little TLC, and I end up leaving the store mumbling to myself about "outrageous prices". For the amount of money some people want for their junktiques, I might as well buy the new replica.Mango Galhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05543702574084617302noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-781486532720443922009-01-13T09:37:00.000-05:002009-01-13T09:37:00.000-05:00Btw, I've been looking back through your blog and ...Btw, I've been looking back through your blog and your 2nd anniversary of owning the house was yesterday, so Happy Anniversary :)<BR/><BR/>You've made AMAZING progress and I could see the potential too, even through all the scariness ;)<BR/><BR/>rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127064683340688898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-13518761467823073352009-01-13T09:16:00.000-05:002009-01-13T09:16:00.000-05:00I don't have any recommendations, but I know what ...I don't have any recommendations, but I know what you mean. We have a few "antique" stores here in town and they think that if it's old, it's worth a whole lot more than it is. I know it's expensive where you are, but those prices are ridiculous!<BR/><BR/>Maybe if you went outside of the city or across state lines? <BR/><BR/>Anyway, I wish you luck on your search :)<BR/><BR/>rueRuehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18127064683340688898noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-72321479065683915322009-01-13T08:10:00.000-05:002009-01-13T08:10:00.000-05:00I've noticed a huge rise in prices during the past...I've noticed a huge rise in prices during the past year or so. I've talked to other thrifters/junktique finders and they have experienced the same thing...even Goodwill has gotten outlandishly expensive. My guess is that now that thrifting and recycling are chic and trendy, shop keepers are trying to cash in on it.Triciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04689724207043206712noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-48976480761983634122009-01-13T07:43:00.000-05:002009-01-13T07:43:00.000-05:00Yes, I do stalk the inventory at second hand store...Yes, I do stalk the inventory at second hand stores but smaller furniture pieces seem to go fast (or never arrive). They generally have some larger pieces that have potential but I don't have the space for them.<BR/><BR/>Laura - I often go to Red Bank too. They have some nice things but they are a little light on small furniture. But I'll be there this weekend to check out their latest stock. I did find my dining room chandelier there thanks to your suggestion of the spot last year.<BR/><BR/>Meladorium - Thanks, I have never been there but Ill add it to my must visit stores.<BR/><BR/>StamfordWife - Yes, I definitely want details!<BR/><BR/>Katek - I was recounting a story from an antiques place on 5th Avenue. At least the ones at Atlantic Avenue have some cache to them...5th avenue, not so much.<BR/><BR/>Laura@shorehouse - Thanks for the suggestions, Ill definitely be scouting out your list.Mrs. Limestonehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06159249562273770481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-84489225506303118382009-01-13T05:37:00.000-05:002009-01-13T05:37:00.000-05:00We have events in England called 'bootsales' Membe...We have events in England called 'bootsales' Members of the public get up ridiculously early 5 am and sell their unwanted junktiques from the boot of their car. I have found an amazing array of treasure over the years all at a fraction of the junktique shops prices. Maybe yard sales are a better option. Happy hunting.michellemybellehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10283597943371015741noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-28832934888302525512009-01-12T23:24:00.000-05:002009-01-12T23:24:00.000-05:00I'm always in Red Bank Antique Center "Monmouth An...I'm always in Red Bank Antique Center "Monmouth Antiques". There are 5 affiliated buildings there as well - fun digging for sure.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13206829230479205537noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-13507715995956430652009-01-12T22:32:00.000-05:002009-01-12T22:32:00.000-05:00That is nuts that so many people out there try to ...That is nuts that so many people out there try to take advantage of those looking for an honest buy. I just found your blog a few days ago and already I am hooked! If you have time to visit mine to find out details as to a "Tag" I've done on you and your blog. If you are too busy to play along I completely understand! Look forward to getting to know you via your blog! Nancy from Texas www.lovestocreate.comNancy Wyatthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06276341072077586248noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-65383799760589980442009-01-12T19:13:00.000-05:002009-01-12T19:13:00.000-05:00Well....I have a set of night stands for the barga...Well....I have a set of night stands for the bargain basement price of only $900 each, just for you LOL....GOOD GRIEF!<BR/><BR/>I'm a cheapskate, big time. I prefer yard sales, resale shops and Goodwill or Salvation Army. We have a church resale shop in our little town that I just absolutely love and have found some great things at. But I hear ya on some of these places thinking all of their dust is worth a mint, NOT.MilkMaidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16314775580312631103noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-69911432194401744042009-01-12T18:05:00.000-05:002009-01-12T18:05:00.000-05:00Oh dear, Mrs. Limestone! I feel your junktique pa...Oh dear, Mrs. Limestone! I feel your junktique pain. All of these are a bit hit or miss, and you will find the outrageously overpriced shredded wing chair with springs poking out (but…”rare” with ”good bones” and “turn of the century”), BUT I have scored at these NJ shore places:<BR/><BR/>- Country by the Sea in Avon (my $125 dresser, and my friend got a $250 mantle that’s outrageously cool). Tiny place; lots of tchotchke but you can find cool stuff buried within.<BR/><BR/>- New place called Shore Antique Center in Allenhurst (just north of Asbury Park by the Allenhurst train station). I haven’t gotten anything there but my friend/aspiring designer has picked up for himself and clients.<BR/><BR/>- Red Bank Antique Center. The one main building with pebbly parking lot is much better than others.<BR/><BR/>- Antique Emporium in Asbury Park. Vendors have fled to Allenhurst but I’ve found a few diamonds in the VERY overpriced rough here.<BR/><BR/>And...Ocean Grove Flea – scheduled for May 30!Laura @ the shorehouse.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15442672928319257413noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-26014293887328411812009-01-12T17:48:00.000-05:002009-01-12T17:48:00.000-05:00Aw, are you shopping the grossest-looking places o...Aw, are you shopping the grossest-looking places on Atlantic Ave, where they try to charge their month's rent for each lamp? Honestly your best bet is to flee the NYC-metro area. And another commenter suggested the Goodwill stores in nice areas--I totally second that one. There is an auction in Stamford, CT on either Tuesdays or Thursdays (I'm sorry I can't remember which); it's a reverse auction so things get bid *down* really low if no one is bidding. And it tends to be that solid but not exceptional stuff.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-6972637374048121692009-01-12T17:23:00.000-05:002009-01-12T17:23:00.000-05:00That just drives me crazy! I found most of my jun...That just drives me crazy! I found most of my junktiques off of craigslist (manhattan, westchester and fairfield - most of the best stuff is in fairfield). I also stalk my local Goodwill here in Stamford. My recent purchase was a chest of drawers (probably 1940's louis 15th style) for the nursery for $60! There are some good consignment shops here in the Greenwich/Stamford area that sell used furniture for really cheap. I know, because my MIL just recently had to sell a bunch of her old furniture (which was in fantastic shape) and she basically got pennies for it because it was just "priced to sell". Let me know if you want specifics.Teresa Meyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01708879417683903608noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38356705.post-17189974399917423342009-01-12T17:03:00.000-05:002009-01-12T17:03:00.000-05:00Ah, I completly share your sentiments about outrag...Ah, I completly share your sentiments about outrageously priced pieces that are certainly not heirloom-quality. Although I live on the opposite coast of where you are located, the best vintage and "juntique" (great term!) treasures are still found at thrift shops, estate sales, and architectural salvage places. With persistence, you will find great treasures at reasonable prices :)Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11905838656099104301noreply@blogger.com