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Some of the best Antique Markets can be found in Nashville, Tennessee. Tailgate and Antiques at Music Valley are some of the most noted antique shows to shop or setup. There also is a great antiques section at the Tennessee State Fairgrounds Flea Market. This is a monthly event usually the third or fourth weekend and it has something for everyone. In the 1980’s and 1990’s this show was the place for anyone interested in antiques. For me it has always been a successful trip. This is our first time here in almost 2 years, because of our schedule conflicts or they were sold out. In this market I sell more to a younger crowd which I am very excited about. A few things that have sold well for me include lucite furniture & accessories, Florence ceramics, pattern glass, jewelry, and fiesta. Buying trends tend to change so I didn’t come with just that kind of merchandise. Selling isn’t all I do here. I have bought well over the years, things for my personal collections as well a...

Stewarts Show in Louisville...

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We are half way through the weekend, and boy has it been wild. We haven’t done a show in almost 3 months and the girl shows it. She has been almost impossible at times, but thanks to Gypzie Roadz & Donnie we have been able to keep her in the stroller, well fed, watching TV, playing in the water hose, taking naps, etc. This weekend has been a little off from the norm but it has been a fairly decent weekend for me. My best sellers have been vintage clothing & accessories, jewelry, & sterling flatware/hollowware. I’ve sold some glassware but it has been very slow. I’ve talked to a lot of different dealers and they seem to be moving smaller items in the $10 to $35 price range better than anything. There are a lot of beautiful things here this weekend and wonderful bargains to be found. There is something here for absolutely everyone. With the flea market side offering everything from iphone accessories to groceries, and the antique end offering everything old. Lets hope f...