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Sue

I'm an unrepentant junker, yard saler, and admitted (and oft-busted) garbage-night picker...

Interests: reading, pina coladas, road trips, darts, laughing with friends, playing pool, and poker, walks on the beach ... wait, sunday nyt crossword in pen, junking—wrong website! uh

Recent Activity

Shaking Up Your Vintage Business (Pssst! It's Scary)

THE BACKSTORY: At my accursed day job, we're shaking up a 60-year-old tradition in an effort to survive—and thrive—in a dying industry. For those who don't know, I've worked as a designer for a newspaper for the last 35(!) years.... Continue reading

Posted Nov 1, 2018 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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The Hoard: I've Been Sleeping with a Telescope

First of all, get your minds out of the gutter. Let me backtrack. I live in an older home (built in 1939). 8 days ago, we had torrential rainstorms here in DC. I was awoken at about 12:30 a.m. by... Continue reading

Posted Aug 5, 2017 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Another Sign that I Buy Too Much

Fun "Photomatic" pictures from the Central Pier in Atlantic City, 1942. My kinda gal. Six weeks ago, Gina and I met up in Kutztown, PA for a junking weekend. She's a great junking partner because we rarely shop for the... Continue reading

Posted Jun 13, 2017 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Back to Blogging!

Gorgeous street signs spotted in Texas Just because I haven't blogged in a long time, doesn't mean I'm not THINKING about it. I have been, believe me. But every blog post I have scheduled in my head is snarky and... Continue reading

Posted May 4, 2017 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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VRS is Expanding! (Or, more accurately, destashing.)

Our new booth at Cannon Hill in Frederick, MD There comes a time in every junker's life when your junk hits critical mass. A good tip-off is when the house looks like a warehouse, the shed is full, the front... Continue reading

Posted Dec 12, 2016 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Ask and Ye Shall Receive

I love me some religious items, which is strange because I'm not religious in the least. But, I can't resist buying (and selling) them. Recently, I purchased not one but TWO religious signs for my booth at Chartreuse. I narrowly... Continue reading

Posted May 30, 2016 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Surviving a Disappointing Antique Show/Flea Market

We've all been there. You have a bad show. Or the show actually IS bad. Or it rains, or the people in the tent next to you bicker the whole time. Or no one groks your wares. Normally, I just... Continue reading

Posted May 23, 2016 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Junking on the DL, or Back From Hiatus

My February booth at Chartreuse No, I haven't stopped junking, nor have I abandoned my business, though my lack of blogging may have convinced you of it. Since my parents' move up to Virginia 18 months ago, they are my... Continue reading

Posted May 22, 2016 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Etsy Meet & Greet (all fun and games)

Earlier this month, etsy announced its 2015 "Home for the Holidays" program. In 9+ global cities, as etsy employees went home for the holidays, they arranged meet & greet events (limited attendance). Of the few in the U.S., one was... Continue reading

Posted Dec 29, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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STILL Embracing Etsy (or My Sure-fire Way to Boost Sales)

If you sell on etsy, you know that the most frequent topic in the forums is how to get more sales. Everyone will always tell you "seo!", "great photos!", and "promote via social media!". All are true. I figured out... Continue reading

Posted Dec 17, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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The Holiday Booth (or what's left of it)

No secret—and I say it every year—I'm no fan of decorating my booth for the holidays. NO WAY am I buying Christmas year-round at estate sales and the like. The people who do (many of whom I am friends with—you... Continue reading

Posted Dec 5, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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New Dreaming of Junking Calendars!!!!

The 2016 Dreaming of Junking calendars are here!!! I'm fired up for some hard-core junking in 2016 and am already strategizing my vacation days from the accursed day job. How I will mysteriously teleport myself cross country and get all... Continue reading

Posted Dec 1, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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No, not this kind of steer (and yes, I know this is not technically a steer). When you're a dealer, everyone and their cousin offers up seemingly great leads on where you need to go. A hidden hidey-hole. A new... Continue reading

Posted Sep 22, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Roadtrip to Madison-Bouckville!

Want to guess what song has been in my head all day at the accursed day job? Now you get that earworm for the weekend…. FINALLY, after a 2-year hiatus, I'm heading back to the awesome (but thankfully little-known) Madison-Bouckville... Continue reading

Posted Aug 7, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Summer of Destash #1: Vintage Aprons

I know, I know. I said it last August: It's time for some major destash. I've got hoards o' junk, much of it items that I no longer sell in my antique-mall booth or want to list individually on etsy.... Continue reading

Posted Jul 25, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Flat lay #3, from my dresser top. Who knows why I put things where I do? Who knows why I COLLECT what I do? Or why it ends up in a tray…. But I've got to admit, this one is... Continue reading

Posted Jul 9, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Bad Junking, then Badass Junking

Three times a year, I road trip to PA for "extravaganza weekend". Due to the accursed day job, I can't hit the first extrav event (Kutztown—which I consider the best of them), so it's always a crapshoot. To make up... Continue reading

Posted Jun 28, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Tiny Hoard #2's home is on my hall table, so I can see it every time I enter or leave my house. I plop my keys right next to it, offering myself a measly thrill upon entry AND exit. As... Continue reading

Posted Jun 19, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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These last 6 months, even though I haven't had opportunities to junk as frequently as I have in the past, it doesn't mean that I'm hoard-free. In fact, I have loads of what I call "tiny hoards" all over my... Continue reading

Posted Jun 13, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Junk Slump (and Life Changes)

Last week's Luckett's booth I shared with my sister I'm not gonna sugarcoat it: I've had a rough and demanding 6 months. My job—which I've had for 31 years—changed dramatically. We moved my octogenarian parents from Florida to Virginia, and... Continue reading

Posted May 26, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Cruising for a Bruising?

Did y'all hear about this? The "Ultimate Design Cruise"? My first reaction was giddy excitement. A cruise with alleged legends in the repurposing/home decor field? To Miami/Key West/Cozumel? But, then? 1. I realized that I've never heard of any of... Continue reading

Posted Apr 28, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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My Word of the Year (off topic, natch)

I'll readily admit that I'm a tad late in participating in this yearly endeavor. I've shocked myself that I'm even writing about this. But it snuck up on me, and I've got to let it fly. Every year, right around... Continue reading

Posted Mar 21, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Just when you're about to give up on a show…

I was super-stoked for the long-anticipated DC Big Flea this past weekend. There's been a lot of snow and cold, and way too much 9-to-5ing going on lately (more like 9-to-9). That math adds up to zero junking, so I... Continue reading

Posted Mar 9, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Don't know much about history ...

… but I do know about junking and selling in an antique mall (or elsewhere). I could talk nonstop for a week about it. Specifically, the week of March 2nd! I've been asked to participate in the Ki Nassauer Style... Continue reading

Posted Feb 21, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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Need a Reality Check? Consign vs. Rent

You're in luck! My sister, who is also a junker, has graciously contributed this post for my blog. And it's quite the eye-opener. Enjoy! Recently the shop where I rent a small booth switched to all consignment. There are many... Continue reading

Posted Feb 10, 2015 at Vintage Rescue Squad

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