Antiques business evolves


The antiques industry is changing as older sellers retire faster than new dealers catering to younger buyers come into the industry.

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The antiques industry is changing as older sellers retire faster than new dealers catering to younger buyers come into the industry.

Chris Palmer runs six area shows, including one at the Clark County Fairgrounds that attracted thousands of visitors over the weekend.

Even though attendance isn’t down, the number of booths has dropped from 550 to 375 in just four years.

Denise Hauck, 43, was among the youngest sellers at Sunday’s show. She sees herself as a bridge between the traditional antique scene and the new era of “vintage.”

“The newer generation, they want ’70s, ’80s, even ’90s character toys,” such as Cabbage Patch dolls, Care Bears, Hot Wheels and Transformers, she says. They’re also into retro decorations — owls, mushrooms and anything orange or avocado hued — and vintage clothing and accessories.

“A lot of the dealers in their 60s and 70 years old, they buy certain types of things,” Hauck said. “You kind of have to evolve with the times.”

Read more at OregonLive.com.

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