The Weather is Here, Wish you were Vintage

The weather here in Pennsylvania has finally bloomed, and is filled with 70 degree days. It is finally yard sale weather, obviously noticed as I was on my way to work and passed 50 cars parked in the corn field, shuffling towards that piece of Tupperware they have been looking for. Not only does the new weather throw a positive spin on attitudes, it is like starting all over again. Everything is coming back to life and giving us reasons to get outside.

Enjoy the fresh new season, and if you're out looking for a treasure, don't forget to check in with Pennpickers.

New Video and tours of Antique Alley

Be sure to check out the blog and our new YouTube account for videos that will be posted about the local antique markets. Watch us on our adventures as we scour through the hundreds of dealers and shops in our local area, and help bring the experience to the watcher.

Our YouTube account is under: thepennpickers

-The Past is Alive in PA

The Early Bird Gets the Pick

First off, I everyone is enjoying a gorgeous holiday, mine is being spent in the lovely California. Back to business tomorrow in the Antique Capitol of the states. Lately I have been having a ball at a local flea market, there are great finds, if you can wake up early enough. The website for Leesport Farmers Market is: http://www.leesportmarket.com

I arrive around 4:45am on a Wednesday morning, try to make some buys in the morning and leave by noon after selling.the last trip was a rather nice success after a nabbed a large amount of original Power Rangers and Ghostbusters toys. They will be posted later this week under my eBay username: thepennpicker

Don't forget to check out the site http://www.Pennpickers.com and examine the new inventory

Maharaja PEZ Dispenser, candy not included

Here is a great Made in USA PEZ. The dispenser is called Maharaja, with no feet and is a great collectible PEZ. It is in great condition, and will be a nice addition to any collector's set.
Available today @ pennpickersstore.com

Luke, I am your Picker

What another nifty Star Wars pick.

It is an older Darth Vader desk lamp, but where's the bulb you may ask, Inside of the helmet. Just plug and play with this nifty light, the light emits from the see-through brain matter on top of the light. Darth's face sits on top of a cool spiral stand loosely based off of the modern furniture movement of the 1960's. Add this great piece to your collection at the PennPickers Store

This is no ordinary Pez, it's a Pez Picker; a story of a super rare Mr. Skull

Here is a great yard sale find. While strolling around on a Saturday morning like any other day for yard sales, I came upon two Pez. Usually whenever Pez dispensers pop up, they usually get a once over, spot the feet on the bottom of them, and then walk away. This Mr. Skull caught my eye along with a Maharaje, (the genie pez). Anyways after doing some research into Pez, and scouring through books I could not find this Pez anywhere!!! Mr. Skull usually comes with a purple foot, with feet, and does not really hold a value to many collectors, unless it is made in an odd country. This Pez had no feet, and a red stem, and may be the find of year. The homeowner told me 75 cents a piece, and my jaw was on the floor at that point. So I am yet to find out more about this Pez, but would be interested if anyone knew.

Buy Mr. Skull Now

Write about any great finds you have, and keep picking.

Just because my glass is Depression, Doesn't mean it's sad!

Walking through a flea market is always an interesting experience. The crowd is always diversified as well as the things they are selling. Some people are trying to make a living and others just need to clear out boxes from places like their attic or something that was their relatives. The other week as I was strolling through my usual Sunday Flear Market, Renninger's in Adamstown PA, while I was strolling with my father, he always likes to look at depression glass, he stopped at a stand. What he picked up was our usual conversation piece, oh that's Adam, I like that pattern, so on and so forth. Adam was made by Jeanette Glass Company during the depression, and is a highly collectible pattern for women. The pitcher we ended up getting for 12 dollars turned out to be the uncommon round base, rather than the usual square base that Adam Features. The book value was 110.00 since it was so unusual. Not only did I get to spend a nice day with my father, we made a great buy.