Inspector Gadget “When buying vintage fabrics I always recommend holding them up to the sunlight to see if they might have holes. A tip well learned from a prior mistake!” —Judy Lake, Lake’s Lampshades 
Come Prepared “Wear comfortable shoes and bring sunscreen. Also, if you come to Brimfield and always start at the same end of the street, try starting at the other end next time and go to new places you never make it to! We have so many customers that find us by chance because they decided to start at a different end of the street than they normally do.” —Linda Mack, Juniper Hill Antiques 
Think in Terms of Investment “Remember, even in a down market, we’re buying quality, so when the economy goes back up, our customer’s investment in the ultimate green product, an antique, will be more likely to increase in value.” –Randy Denosowicz, Antiques of Dallas 
Go for the Real Goods “Vintage enamelware items from France makes great colorful accent pieces. Most authentic French enamelware is from the 1920’s and 30’s and some go back to near the turn of the century. The quality of the heavy metal, thick enameling and embossed patterns are far superior to the modern reproductions and the real ones are green in that they do not use any resources. The look and feel of an authentic vintage piece is so much nicer than the cheap imitations that are on the market now.” —Harry Knoch, Harry and Ginny’s Antiques
