[metmom]

I have heard the same thing about antiques.

Including silver and crystal.

Nobody wants it any more and you can hardly give it away.

Silver is going mostly for scrap value.

[mdittmar]

My Dad and Mom where antiquers,it was different back then, when you only had the Antique Trader as your guide.

You can still make some money on antiques,you just have to know that what you thought was rare in 1960,isn't unless it is,if that makes sense.

[Freedom56v2]

I have heard the same thing about antiques.

Including silver and crystal.

Nobody wants it any more and you can hardly give it away.

Silver is going mostly for scrap value.

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Antiques, etc. were very “hot” up until 2007-2009 (depending on when people noticed) recession. During the Obama years, these collectables took a beating. I am hoping that they will pick up somewhat now that the economy is moving along so much better :)

I have tried to keep some things that have been in the family for decades and decades. It is a connection to our past that my kids seem to appreciate. All trends come and go—colors, lighting, house sizes, etc., and I think like at some point antiques will become trendy—even if only as an accent like they were in the past.