Antiques
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This is a term used for items that aren't truly antique, but they are moving in that direction.
What is vintage?
100
This team's appeal comes into the market regularly. Workers often comment on the "cool and unique" designs that are on the sometimes yellow or red clothing pieces.
What is Iowa State?
100
As of Friday, we have 4 of these kitchen appliances/kid's toys on the floor. It makes it easy for kids to bake on their own. However, it does take quite a bit of time for the lightbulb to cook the brownies.
What is easy bake oven?
100
These toys come a common sight for Megan in the toy department. They are known for their "Tough & Mighty" durability, originated in Mound, Minnesota, from Mound Metalcraft (founded 1946) and were named after the Dakota Sioux word for "great," honoring Lake Minnetonka.
What are Tonka Trucks?
100
Amongst the numerous number of baskets that we collect, these are ones that stand out and are priced strategically. After a few days of working at the market, you'll be able to identify these, sometimes LONG, baskets rather quickly.
What are Longaberger baskets?
200
Although these aren't necessarily antique, they are priced in the speciality department. They are small collectable hibernating critters that were originally created in Boyds, Maryland in 1979.
What are Boyds Bears?
200
These women's pants are a fan favorite in the clothing department. They are longer than capris but shorter than regular pants.
What are peddle pushers or cropped pants?
200
Maury works with this high definition multimedia interface attachment that is used in the electronics department to test TVs, DVD players, and blu-ray devices. We also get an abundance of them that we can sell.
What is an HDMI cord?
200
These silk flowers come into the market and are purchased to make spring bouquets.
What are daffodils?
200
This is a critical need in Lon's "fix-it" area. Cheri and Doug have also used it to salvage some dumpster-bound pieces. I have come to learn that the lid color is super important when shopping for this.
What is super glue?
300
This item is a popular piece that comes through the antique department regularly. It is identifiable by its green color, and its ability to glow under a black light.
What is uranium glass?
300
This material, which can be found in the clothing department, is an ancient and sustainable fabric from flax that gets softer with age.
What is linen?
300
Calista gets books regularly from this Baltimore-born author who is famous for military techno-thrillers like The Hunt for Red October and creating the iconic character, Jack Ryan.
Who is Tom Clancy?
300
This piece of furniture is compact, multi-functional furniture with a hinged front that folds down to create a writing surface, hiding cubbies and drawers for storage.
What is a secretary desk?
300
Mr. Gude has taken on the task of deconstructing our broken electronics to save us some costs at the transfer station and to recycle the parts appropriately. While disassembling, he is primarily looking for this piece.
What is the motherboard?
400
When examining pyrex dishes, it's important to check the letters printed on the bottom. This is what you will see if it is true vintage pyrex.
What is PYREX?
400
This brand is a common find in the clothing department. In fact, it regularly gets its own displays. It is recognizable by its moon-shaped logo.
What is Zyia?
400
What are crochet hooks?
400
This strong natural fiber, known for its durability, flexibility, and water resistance, comes through the craft area a lot. It has been used for scarecrow costumes, crafting, package decorating.
What is raffia?
400
She is a beloved American children's author, illustrator, songwriter, and producer famous for her whimsical, non-sentimental animal characters, starting with iconic greeting cards and leading to best-selling books like Moo, Baa, La La La! and Barnyard Dance!
Who is Sandra Boynton?
500
If a vintage item is labeled "Made in Occupied Japan", it could have been produced in this year.
What is 1945 - 1952?
500
These shoes have made a comeback and are flying off the shelf at Fresh Start Market. However, their sizing is something that makes a pricer have to do a sizing conversion. If the Birkenstock size is a Euro size 43, what is that in a US men's size?
What is size 11 or 11.5?
500
60 inches by 80 inches are measurements Monica, queen of linens, sees often while pricing these specific linen pieces.
What are queen sheets?
500
This piece of art, by Salvador Dali, has come through the Fresh Start Market donation doors. During what decade did he create this lithograph piece?
What are the 1970s?
500
These are a wider cut of quilting fabric (roughly 18" x 21) bundles, which offering more versatility than the skinny option for patchwork, quilting, and small sewing projects. They fly off of Gloria's fabric shelves.
What are fat quarters?