But no matter how gorgeous your merchandise is, you need to get customers into your store. That’s why advertising and promotions are even more important in a sluggish economy.
Presentation is always important,” he says. “It’s important that customers feel they have made a good deal and are satisfied.
A way to cut your expenses is to keep a detailed count of what goes into your day to day business as well as cost of merchandise.
That's another way to boost business. “It’s imperative you becom…
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on November 21, 2009 at 11:12am —
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The trend this year in retail, that I am seeing.
Is Craft Items are flying off the shelf.
Beads, Wire, Jewelry Ends, Ribbon for crafting,Soldering tools, Sewing items(Thread,needles).Picture Frames, Decoupage Items, Transfers, Stickers, Felt, Yarn ,Little wooden Trucks and Planes unpainted.
Also flying off the shelf is Marked down summer clothes.
Jars for Gift mix giving. People are Making their own mixes .
Bath Cloths for Crafts.
Also seeing a trend of people stocking up on Cookie Mixes and Bro…
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on September 22, 2009 at 7:33pm —
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Here is one Auction House I found !
Located in Shallotte NC ..
When David Kluttz Broker and Auctioneer comes in to the Building everyone knows it.
He has a Country Southern Charm and stops and talks with everybody.
Usually dress in a tee shirt and shorts during the Summer Months.
David has 20 years Broker experience and 10 Years Auctioneer Experience.
And its never a a Dull moment. He does know how to crack a joke.
He actually has runners that bring around and show you the most items.
His Auctio…
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on August 8, 2009 at 6:21pm —
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Satin Glass is one of the most Beautiful of Glass Collectibles with
its soft mat finish. Often the Vehicle for other decorative effects.
The spiraling design of the tall glass vase is created by pulling and twisting molten glass.
The small vase with pleated mouth is set in Japanese style mounting known as ( Mat-Su-No-ke).
The diamond -pattern bowl in Pearl Satin glass is embellished piece with spangles and applied ornaments.
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on July 20, 2009 at 9:38am —
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I have never been one into Silver Collectibles and Antiques.
But it is one of the most Prized Collectibles.
The last two times I tried to buy on line and I will not say where.
I did not receive sterling silver as stated.
If anyone has any article they could recommend or any tips about Sterling Silver.
I would like to read. Also Honest Dealers of Sterling Silver.
Thank You
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on July 14, 2009 at 10:15am —
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Can you spot which Trick Dog Bank is the Oldest and the most Modern ?
An enduring favorite, Trick Dog Bank has been reproduced in a number of varations through the years.
The Original was made by Hubley Mfg. in 1888.
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on July 8, 2009 at 2:33pm —
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Art Deco Period .
One of the Great Designers was Susie C…
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on June 23, 2009 at 4:42pm —
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I keep running across Great Vintage Cookie Cutters.
I love the Big Large Ones. Recent got a Ginger Bread Man .
Even found a Few Vintage Halloween ones and a Cookie Mold for a Cradle.
I am enjoying the Find !These are listed at CollectibleKitchen Site
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on June 14, 2009 at 6:51pm —
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Things I have Found that does not help you in Business.
Do not pay Big money for a Web site with all the bells and whistles, Things just jump around everywhere. You do not no how to use it or just do not use it. We can get carried away sometimes
with all the new gadgets and over do our Web site with so many distractions people have no idea what you are selling. Simple is usually the Best
Think just because you got a Web site up and Running your are done. Lots more work yet ! Check out other se…
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on June 3, 2009 at 3:40pm —
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When you Shop or buy a Gift, Think of it as an Investment !
Like you would your Car or House.. It can be if you buy Antiques,Vintage and Collectibles!!
These Items are not being made any more ! They Increase in Value some faster than others. It could be would thousands in years to come !!!
So buy your special someone, something Vintage Today.
Preserve a Part of History for the Future !
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on May 22, 2009 at 10:25am —
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I never seen a piece of Pottery that I did not like.
I think it shows great skill and a labor of Love to make something so wonderful.
Frankoma is one of those that I like so much.
John Frank was surely gifted with his hands. Still teaching at the Oklahoma University
in 1933,he opened his first pottery shop.
The name was his wife suggestion a mix of his name and three last letters of Oklahoma.
The Frankoma Pottery burned down one time and they moved away from their original location but still mad…
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on May 13, 2009 at 4:00pm —
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Roosters are for everybody and every decor.
The first thing to consider is your favorite type of design.
Do you enjoy Rustic or Abstract items.
Roosters will fit into any style Kitchen, not just country.
Finding them is another story, people like their Roosters, but they can be found a auctions,flea markets,Antique Stores. You just have to decide if you want mass produced or a Unique.
Unique can be hard to find but well worth the hunt.
Help in identifying older Rooster, Before 1940's feet were s…
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on April 26, 2009 at 9:30am —
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Protect your costume jewelry, by storing it in a clean, dust-free, dry place. A jewelry case with lots of compartments is fine, but a large box is just as effective. Make sure the individual items do not roll around or touch each other in such a way that they will scratch or become entangled with each other. Use tissue paper to wrap your jewelry or Cloth can be used, never plastic wrap. Plastic wrap traps moisture which can ruin your jewelry over time. Silver especially should never be wrapped i…
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on April 20, 2009 at 12:49pm —
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Over the last 30 years, Eickholt Glass Studio has earned acclaim and a well respected, international reputation for their innovative and unique contemporary glass designs.
This reputation was earned by both their one-by-one artistic production method and their development of new designs…
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on March 29, 2009 at 3:31pm —
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California Pottery is becoming quite collectible.
Brad Keeler is one of the better know designers.
Open his studio in 1939. Did realistic Birds ,animals and Chinese modern house wares.
Died of a heart attack in 1952.
His work was airbrushed and he was most famous for his Flamingo's.
Prices run from 22.00 up.
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on March 27, 2009 at 8:12am —
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Choose a Categgory you are Interested in.Once a category has been chosen, conduct research as
much as possible before making a purchase. Spend some
time reading reference books and reputable Websites to
understand the collection. One key area to pay particular
attention to is if there are reproductions on the market. If so,
research how to differentiate between the original, fake or
reproduction.
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on March 26, 2009 at 2:15pm —
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Jewelry items were treasured heirlooms that was handed down
from generation to generation.
In US Antique jewelry is any jewelry that is 100 years old.
Pieces that do not meet the antique criteria but
are at least 25 years old are called heirloom/estate/period pieces.
Periods
Georgian 1714-1830
Victorian 1837-1901
Edwardian 1890-1920
Arts & Crafts 1890-1920
Art Nouveau 1895-1910
Art Deco 1920-1935
Retro Modern 1935-1945
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on March 22, 2009 at 10:00am —
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You could even argue that it's the long-overdue realization of one-to-one marketing that we over-romanticized back in the 1990s and inexcusably put on the "direct marketing" shelf.media and communication
Social media, at the end of the day, is about reinventing communication.
Executed wisely, it's a new covenant of interaction between consumer and consumers, and, more recently, consumers and business.
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on March 19, 2009 at 9:48am —
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Advertising Thermometers
Do these big store thermometers bring back memories? All of them were given away by advertisers to soda fountains, grocery stores, bars, shoe stores, drugstores or hardware stores. The shop-owners hung the thermometers outdoors, where customers could eye the ads and learn how warm or cold it was—a helpful bit of information in the days before up-to-the-minute TV and Internet weather reports.
More than 200 advertising thermometers made between 1920 and 1970 sold at a fa…
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on March 16, 2009 at 6:30am —
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Winfield Pottery started in 1920's in Pasadena California. In 1946 their entire line of art ware and gift ware was licensed to the American Ceramics who continued to mark their semi porcelain dinnerware Windfield. Windfield in return change their label to Gabriel. Both Companies closed in 1960.
The Original Winfield Pottery was Well made .
Picture in Gallery
Casserole Dish Pink and Cream Color.
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Added by Whitlow Unique Collectibles on March 10, 2009 at 7:00pm —
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