Reggie's Attic Estates & Antiques

Setup day at Springfield was not a disappointment. Yes, there has been some rain and extremely strong winds, but when isn’t the weather like this at this show. However the selection is broad, prices are for people of all budgets, and there is more than enough to fill your entire weekend with fabulous shopping. No one will leave this show empty handed. Below are photos we snapped this evening while walking through the miles of outdoor vendors.

This is the fall show we simply live for...It's SPRINGFIELD EXTRAVAGANZA!! We consider this the start to our favorite holiday season, Halloween/Thanksgiving. Simply put this weekend will be FANTASTIC. The cool smell in the air, the fall decorations, and more antiques/collectibles then you could ever imagine. Springfield posted in a Facebook post that there were 250+ more vendors scheduled for this show then what was there last September. I can't imagine all of the wonderful things we will see. I hope to post daily as friends of ours are traveling with us. I hope to share lots of finds, photos, laughs, & tales! Come join us on this FUNTABULOUS Adventure!

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...

Today is the official start of our show season. We are on the road headed to the “Ville” as my son Tanner calls it. And to start it off with a bang we purchased an RV from some friends of ours. I spend so much time in a vehicle its more like an old friend so I always name them to make them a little more personal. So I would love to introduce to you “Gypzie Roadz”. We have kept with the vintage theme for our travels. She is a 1984 Travel Craft Leisure Craft. She has updates such as new flooring, wall papers, upholstery, engine, etc. But she still has some of her original charm with her dark paneled cabinets and don’t forget the original 8-track (which Sirius works fine with). Courtney seems to really be enjoying it. She is seated at the table in her car seat strapped in with a seat belt. She loves all the coloring and play space. (Although within 15 minutes she was out like a light). We hope for this to add more adventure to our travels as well as even more quality family ...

I want to thank everyone for their responses I received in the comments section as well as what I received via e-mail and one on one. So the answers are... #1 is a Salt Cellar. I sell tons of these and I seemed to be asked most often what are they. They come in many size, shapes, materials, colors, etc. There is a fabulous reference book out called "5000 Salt Cellars". #2. is an ivory Medication powder holder. This piece the lid and or base unscrew to place your powder medication in. #3. This is a Bronze Death Certificate and other important document holder that you want to be buried with. This was made by the Belmont Company. I don't believe they really use these anymore because most coffins have storage areas designed to hold your papers now. But this would have been placed in the coffin with you. #4. This is a chest for Machinest Tools. Yes this is solid oak and EXTREMELY heavy when full of tools. #5. Is an Etrog holder. This one was custom made and the ...

My daughter will be 3 in November and right now is in the most curious stage of her life. It feels like a million times a day I hear “What’s this?” So I thought this week I would have a little fun with my readers and see if they can identify a few items. Even if you don’t know, just take a guess. I’m curious what kind of creative minds I have attracted. (I will give a few clues) 1. This first item I sell at almost all of the antique shows. But it seems to strike the most conversation between me and customers. I am probably asked at least 10 times during a show weekend. “What is that?” 2.This very small item is made of Ivory and is quite old. *Note the top and bottom unscrew.* 3. This is made of brass and is the one thing you will take with you when you go. 4. This is small chest of many drawers. 5.This item can be constructed of various materials. This particular one is sterling silver and comes in three pieces. This measures 10” l x 5 ½” h x 7”w. Now its your turn to ...

The last few weeks have almost been unbearable and unbelievable and there is no end in sight. This week will be the third of five estate sales in a row. Between estate family members suing each other, one of my main workers being sick and not being able to work, the daily triple digit heat indexes while digging out attics and garages, one of my A/C units going out at home, my toddler wants to potty train….and did I mention in the middle of these escapades that my warehouse was broken into and I lost $8K to $10K worth of merchandise, equipment, and scrap metal. While being thrown into the middle of other families problems and drama I keep telling myself, “I love my job?” Oh and what about my shows I have to pack, repack, repair two flat tired trailers, price, clean glassware, fix furniture, iron & launder linens/vintage clothing, pack my own personal bags. And did I mention “I love my job?” Then I have the mall and little issues there such as buying stolen merchandise, shop lift...