Grand Rapids Antiques Market

TESTIMONIALS

Collectors seek rare finds at antiques market
Sunday, January 06, 2008
By Cami Reister
The Grand Rapids Press

GRAND RAPIDS -- Virginia Hines took an aged book titled "Good English" out of her bag to show her friend the find.

"I have a collection of 100 years of textbooks," said Hines, an education professor at Ferris State University in Big Rapids. "I have textbooks from the 1860s to contemporary times."

Hines found the addition to her collection Saturday at the Grand Rapids Antiques Market, held for the first time at DeVos Place convention center downtown.

With 72 booths representing more than 150 dealers and attendance logged at 2,500 by mid-Saturday, it looked like a success. "This is fantastic," organizer and antique dealer Cecily Near said. "I'm blown away. The quality of the merchandise that the dealers brought is unbelievable."

"I think it has potential," said Matthew Gosch, who traveled from North Tonawanda, N.Y., with his collection of rustic furniture and camp accessories. "I like the venue, and it has good traffic."

Nance Darrow of Akron, Ohio, getting a breather from steady customers, also was pleased.
"I do one to two shows a month," Darrow said. "This is a brisk crowd."

Great Lakes Trader
February 2008

A new & exciting addition to the antiques show scene is the delightful Grand Rapids Antiques Market held at the DeVos Place Ballroom in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.

This show is proving to be just what the doctor ordered for a gloomy mid-winter January weekend. We attended on Saturday and quickly found delighted customers and dealers pleased with sales and purchases, along with easy access and a beautiful venue.

The variety was wide and could readily satisfy both high and lower end shoppers, with activities including workshops, lectures, and free appraisals, even children’s activities for the wee ones!

“The advertising she did is incredible. Radio, TV, and Billboards everywhere!”
Kevin – Dealer

“Great turnout! One of the best shows I’ve done in a long time.”
Frank - Dealer

“I just wanted to thank you for assembling such a terrific show on Saturday. Warren and I were shocked to see the incredible turnout of show-goers. They had a really positive and upbeat attitude about the show and seemed happy to be there. Several commented that Grand Rapids really “needed a good show like this. We’re excited to be part of it! Thanks again for your professional show management and for getting all the PR out about it. You’ve created a great new antiques show for the state! That’s good for our economy, good for the dealers, and good for the show-goers who found good buys. I’m hoping the reviews that come out and the word-of-mouth about the show from show-goers makes the next show event better! Thanks again.”
Gail Jensen Summers - Treasures in Time

“Congratulations on your successful venture last Saturday…I have heard nothing but good things from dealers and customers this week after your event. I was certainly happy with my sales. Thank you very much!”
Sally Fairbanks – Retro Resale

“I really enjoyed last month’s show – Great Variety”
Linda Glaser – Buyer

“I’m so glad Grand Rapids finally has an Antique Show! The location was great and there was a good mix of dealers, something for everyone. I had a great day shopping.”
Lauren Dunkelberg – Buyer

“I found a black & white photo postcard of my cottage on Otsego Lake! The dealers here are really helpful – Thank you!”
Frances Pike – Buyer

“The scavenger hunt you had for the kids was such a great idea. It kept my boys busy for hours, giving me more time to look around. The kids and I will be back again next year.”
Dan - Buyer

Ask these dealers how much they loved the show!
A Nickel's Worth	Cowboy Trader Gallery	Merring’s Maps & Prints
A Rare Find	D. C. Accessories	Nostalgia Antiques
All of Country's Glory	David R. Johns' Antiques	Olde Good Things
Amsterdam Art & Science	Donatella	Paul Burk
Antiques on Broadway	Doug Maccardini	Peddler's Market
Argos Book Shop	Duck Soup	Retro Resale
Bella Red	Eastown Antiques	River Stop Landing Postcards
Birdcage Antiques	Edmonds & Co.	Such A Find
Bireley’s Antiques	Elephant's Breath Antiques	Terry McBurney
Bleeker Street	Elizabeth Vernon Antiques	The Gallery Kathlyn
Bogart’s Teddy Bears & Toys	Elk Horn Antiques	The Jewelry Lady & Co.
Bridge Street Electric	Elves Antiques	The Legacy House
Brown’s Antiques	Fancy That Antiques	The Old Chenoa Co.
Burnett’s Buttons & Books	Farmbrook Antiques	The Village Packrat Antiques
Busy Beadz	Finders Keepers Antiques	Treasure Check Antiques
C3 Collectibles	J & M Antiques	Treasures in Time
Colonial Form	Joe Rumford	V&A Antiques
		Yours Very Jewelry, Dee Sherman