http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog Humorous stories about Shawn Underwood's family, life and travels. Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:53:48 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog/2013/01/12-killer-places-to-find-vintage/comment-page-1/#comment-1723 Sally Van Nuys Mon, 14 Jan 2013 23:53:48 +0000 http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog/?p=536#comment-1723 Hey Shawn! Great article, and thanks so much for the linky love! I don't pick antiques very much anymore (except for the picking I do from my own stash in the basement and attic from all my years of antiques dealing) but I used to love to go to tag sales and to buy estates or portions of estates. Estate buying can be a great thing -- an excellent opportunity to "bundle" purchases. Family members are anxious to get rid of the stuff and if you offer to take it all, or take a bunch, they are usually more than willing to make a deal. Always be as fair as possible - it can be tempting to low ball prices because folks don't realize what they have, but karma will catch up with you in the end. Offer fair dealer prices based on the item and condition. Keep a log of your offers and the items as you go through the house. Your reputation as a fair dealer will carry you a lot farther than that extra $20 you might save. Happy Picking! Hey Shawn! Great article, and thanks so much for the linky love! I don’t pick antiques very much anymore (except for the picking I do from my own stash in the basement and attic from all my years of antiques dealing) but I used to love to go to tag sales and to buy estates or portions of estates. Estate buying can be a great thing — an excellent opportunity to “bundle” purchases. Family members are anxious to get rid of the stuff and if you offer to take it all, or take a bunch, they are usually more than willing to make a deal. Always be as fair as possible – it can be tempting to low ball prices because folks don’t realize what they have, but karma will catch up with you in the end. Offer fair dealer prices based on the item and condition. Keep a log of your offers and the items as you go through the house. Your reputation as a fair dealer will carry you a lot farther than that extra $20 you might save. Happy Picking!

]]> http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog/2012/04/texts-from-my-dog-from-sad-and-useless-humor-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1552 admin Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:08:11 +0000 http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog/?p=500#comment-1552 Puppies will always be my favorite. I prefer a puppy tooth nip as opposed to a kitty scratch! Puppies will always be my favorite. I prefer a puppy tooth nip as opposed to a kitty scratch!

]]> http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog/2012/05/geography-lesson-of-man-versus-woman-author-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-1551 admin Sat, 11 Aug 2012 21:06:35 +0000 http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog/?p=502#comment-1551 I know. Wish I wrote it. I know. Wish I wrote it.

]]> http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog/2012/05/geography-lesson-of-man-versus-woman-author-unknown/comment-page-1/#comment-1548 Kriss Tue, 03 Jul 2012 19:37:43 +0000 http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog/?p=502#comment-1548 LOL Shawn. Very funny LOL Shawn. Very funny

]]> http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog/2012/04/texts-from-my-dog-from-sad-and-useless-humor-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1546 Lynwood Whalan Thu, 28 Jun 2012 15:52:00 +0000 http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog/?p=500#comment-1546 As an animal fan, I loathe to admit that I like puppies just a little more than kittens. They're just so adorable and affectionate. I'm a cat fan, but puppies just manage to be more engaging. If they weren't so much problem I 'd follow a puppy right now. As an animal fan, I loathe to admit that I like puppies just a little more than kittens. They’re just so adorable and affectionate. I’m a cat fan, but puppies just manage to be more engaging. If they weren’t so much problem I ‘d follow a puppy right now.

]]> http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog/2012/04/texts-from-my-dog-from-sad-and-useless-humor-site/comment-page-1/#comment-1509 Leasa Mayer Wed, 25 Apr 2012 15:52:30 +0000 http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog/?p=500#comment-1509 Hilarious! Hilarious!

]]> http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog/2011/11/genova-flood/comment-page-1/#comment-878 Melissa Thu, 10 Nov 2011 06:03:41 +0000 http://www.shawnunderwood.com/Blog/?p=421#comment-878 I'm so rolling on the floor laughing. This was my trip in July, minus the mud. I thought I'd given you good directions too. Sorry about that! I’m so rolling on the floor laughing. This was my trip in July, minus the mud. I thought I’d given you good directions too. Sorry about that!

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