What Younger Vintage Dealers Are Buying Now

SPRINGFIELD
A younger generation of collectors takes us inside the giant Springfield, Ohio, antique extravaganza as we prepare for one of the biggest vintage weekends of the year.

We’re headed back to Springfield, Ohio, and getting ready by sorting jewelry, planning our booth, and reacting to another dealer’s video journey through the massive antique extravaganza. Their experience helps us get our bearings as we talk about the work that goes into setting up a major show and the surprises that always come with it. It’s especially fun to see familiar friends bring clothing, primitives, jewelry, tobacciana, and seasonal collectibles that push us to look at vintage from a different perspective.

As we follow their shopping adventures through packed fields and crowded booths, we’re delighted to see some of our favorite hunting spots filled with everything from $1 paper ephemera and affordable jewelry to pink poodles, Victorian furniture, pottery, glass, and an incredible NAO owl. We also get a glimpse into what attracts a younger generation of collectors, including records, music memorabilia, 1980s pop culture, and statement jewelry that brings back memories for longtime collectors while introducing fresh ideas to newer buyers.

Their video wraps up with a fun reseller challenge as we untangle necklaces, finish our final preparations, and count down the days until next weekend’s show. By the end, we’re even more excited to return to Springfield and join thousands of collectors, dealers, and treasure hunters for another unforgettable antique adventure.

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