Top 5 Reasons to Source Vintage for your Home

Shopping experiences sure have changed recently! The major change I’ve noticed is the increase in shopping and sourcing vintage for your home. Vintage shopping, whether online, retail, markets or estate sales has become one of the hottest ways to enhance your home decor. Bonus, there is no limit on where you put your vintage finds. It can be used literally anywhere in your home!! To source vintage is no longer a passing trend, or one that will lose steam. That’s why we are gonna look at my top 5 reasons to source vintage for your home.

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Here are my top 5 reasons to source vintage for your home

Personality in Vintage

Instantly add character, personality and charm to your space! Your unexpected finds, your carefully curated stuff- is so unique! It definitely shows off your design style and imagination.

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2. Environmentally Friendly

Reduce and save space in our landfills! Think about this! It’s a major one! Our blue planet needs our responsible stewardship to maintain and support a healthier and happier earth. Think about your children’s children…

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3. Waste Reduction

Here we have the production/manufacturing side of things. I’m increasingly aware of the need for decreasing carbon emissions. Sourcing vintage is not a negative addition to the atmosphere. The item already exists! In my books, a top reason to source vintage!

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4. Save Money

Irony: So many of the new and glossy products are mass produced and cheaply made. In our current economy, we actually spend more. More on raw materials required for production. Our supply and demand chain determines both value and scarcity. Scarcity drives up the price, it adds time to delivery, shipping and freight charges. Sourcing vintage saves you money!!

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5. Shop Local

Supporting local vendors through sourcing vintage is such an intrinsic value for me.

Not only do I enjoy treasure hunting, but even more so- being able to give back to my community. Local vendors are key to building good relationships and great community vibes! 😉

Even more reasons to source vintage for your home!

-better quality materials

-no off gassing

-building a treasured collection

-using family heirlooms

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So, you might be an amateur collector and not really know where to start. I hear you!

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BONUS TIPS for sourcing vintage online!!

Always set a dollar limit – Auctions are fun, but dangerous. Know your max. price and keep cool. If you don’t get it, move on.
Educate yourself on what things are worth. Browse online, in person, and ask questions. Consider online associations or chat groups.
Learn how to scrutinize items carefully. What is its age? Condition? Damage? Scarcity? Check photos and descriptions carefully. As you ‘browse’, you will learn to look at everything with a fine tooth comb.
Negotiate- haggle- bargain- make an offer! What have you got to lose?
Be prepared for extra $$$ – read all the fine print. Shipping, taxes, duty are all additional costs. Especially important if you need to make a return.
Control your urges! As you become more familiar with sites, prices, policies and tricks of the trade, it might become tempting to practice! Lols Don’t regret- Only buy what you love. “Buy once, cry once!”