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Group of Antiquers Go to Europe
Several years ago Joe Perkins, the “I sold grandmas Stuff estate sale guy” from Boston started going to Europe in December. He discovered that the rates for airfare, hotels, transportation & food were a fraction of the prices antiquers paid in season. He also noticed that unlike the springtime, the dealer/sellers were willing to make super deals. After all, they too find it hard to sell antiques during the pre-holiday season. He also met many dealers and pickers who knew the languages and the “secret” places and people where the deals could be found. This year with the help of Donna DeFelice of Ambassador travel an amazing trip has been organized for a maximum of twenty people. the group of mostly estate sale regulars will fly to the huge antique fair in Arezzo, Italy where the streets are filled with fresh antiques from all over the mediteranian, Then they fly to England to shop the MASSIVE Swinderby antique fair, Then on to the world’s largest antique fair at Newark, Nottingham, then they will take the “chunnel” into Paris and shop the famous Paris flea markets for the weekend. During the trip local “pickers” will help find deals and side trips to special shops & sources. Donna says:This is not for the “mints on your pillow” crowd. If you are out at Brimfield at 4:00 am with mud on your boots, this is your trip. We will be taking cheap airlines, staying at cheap hotels, getting up really early and getting some stuff we can make some serious money on. More info and details can be found at the website: www.europeantiquetrip.com
