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Monthly Archives: December 2017

Monthly Archives: December 2017

  1. Legacy Antiques joins the FSB

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    I am delighted to announce that we at Legacy Antiques and Collectibles Ltd have recently joined the FSB (Federation of Small Businesses).

    The FSB is a non-profit organisation, who aim to help small businesses grow and achieve their ambitions. They are non-party political, and are experts in campaigning and lobbying in Westminster for small businesses.

    You can read more about them HERE.

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  2. Flea-Bitten: So You've Caught the Car-boot Bug?

    I have spent my whole life going to flea markets and car-boot fairs. To me, a Sunday is not a day of rest; on the contrary, it is the start of my working week.

    Over the years, as the demand for the second-hand markets has soared, I have fine-tuned my buying skills and gathered an assortment of 'tools' that assist me in my market moseying.

    In this article, I will give you my top-tips for surviving a flea market or car-boot fair.

    Money. Most people will have been to a cash point on the way to the market, and are unlikely to have much change. This means that many unprepared vendors will be out of change early on. If you can plan ahead, try to visit your bank to withdraw smaller denominations. Change is vital.

    Early start. At one stage I used to get up at 4am and try to be at my first fair around 6am. In more recent years, I have found that many dealers are out at this time and that their attitudes can be less than

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