The Vintage List

Tuesday, June 30, 2009

WHAT'S HOT FROM MEMBER SHOPS ~ Red White & Blue

Patriotic vintage hottness!

Dorotheas Closet Vintage ~ Red and white candy striped cotton WWII era 40s sundress

BeadRee ~ The Midnight Peacock Earrings

Haute Country Vintage ~ Lucy Larcom was a Floozy...Rustle Bustle Taffeta Vintage Dress Slip in Lipstick Red

Another Time Antiques ~ Antique Lace Trims Tidbit Crafter's Lot

Gardenartus Antiques ~ Enameled Belt Buckle in Azure Blue

Lisa's RetroStyle Vintage ~ Vintage Enamelware Pin Red White Blue

Happy 4th of July!!

Monday, June 29, 2009

1st Discussion on The Vintage List Facebook Page - What's Hot In Vintage?

I know most of you who follow this blog are also on Facebook - don't lie, it won't do you any good - and since The Vintage List Facebook Page now has a whopping 158 Fans, I decided it was time to try out the Discussions feature!

The first topic is posted now - What's Hot In Vintage? If you are a seller, what is selling well for you these days? What can you never find enough of to keep your buyers happy? If you are a buyer, what are you looking for? What are you collecting? What can you never find enough of to keep you happy? Feel free to post photos too!! :)

If people seem to enjoy having a chat on Facebook I'll post new topics in the future!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ~ Kitchengarden & Purses?

The Vintage List is pleased to introduce Rosanne Simon of KITCHENGARDEN & PURSES?. Thank you Rosanne for taking the time to tell us a little bit more about yourself.

How long have you been in the business?

Six Years

Lefton's Planter Star of David / Menorah

What made you decide to start selling online?

Originally wanted to clear space in my home!

What are your favorite ways to find items for your shop?

Estate Sales

What types of items can usually be found in your shop?

Fine Art, Handbags, Judaica, Cookbooks Signed 1st Ed's, Paintings, Restaurant Ware China, Etc.

Fine Carpet Tapestry Handbag / Floral Motif

What are your goals and plans for the future?

Find New & More Effective Ways to Advertise My Site.

If you could give one piece of advice to a seller who is just starting out, what would it be?

Extend only the best customer service & take good photos of items!

It's important to me to list only items in excellent condition. I feel most visitors to my site would be offended to find faulty merchandise listed after investing their time to view my shop. Customer Service is of utmost importance!

Good advice Rosanne. Thanks so much for sharing. I'm sure everyone will enjoy browsing Rosanne's shop!

Friday, June 19, 2009

The Vintage List rocks Google!

I was just taking a look at the Google Analytics report for TheVintageList.com and was very happy to see the keywords that are bringing people to the site. I was even happier when I did a search on Google myself for those keywords and saw where the List is falling in the results - check it out:

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Can you believe it? The List is definitely rockin Google these days - if you haven't added your listing, what are you waiting for?? :)

Tuesday, June 16, 2009

WHAT'S HOT FROM MEMBER SHOPS ~ Summer Fun

With the weather heating up thoughts turn to summer fun. Water-sports, crafting with light, bright cotton fabrics, travel, summer fashion and fun in the sun (with the protection of a sunhat of course)... Vintage List member shops have everything you need to put a little vintage in your summer. Check it out...

Vintage 4U ~ 1938 Great Lakes Exposition Aquacade Program and Menu

BlackStar ~ Anchors Away Earrings

The Old Sewing Shop ~ 3 Vintage Coordinating Fabrics - 1970's Bright Orange Floral

Some Like it Vintage ~ Mod Scooter Skorts Dress, c. 1960s

Moxie Thrift ~ vintage blue train case - travel

Lisa's RetroStyle Vintage Craft & Supply ~ Handmade from Vintage SunHat - Roses

Find all this and more hot summer fun in member list shops!

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

MEMBER SPOTLIGHT ~ What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns!

The Vintage List is pleased to introduce Tina Sutherland of What-I-Found - Sewing Patterns! Tina is also the author of the blog What-I-Found, where you can find lots of neat fashion and sewing related features.

How long have you been in the business Tina?

3+ years

What made you decide to start selling online?

I used to have an Antique Store in Seattle and sold online on the side. Patterns work out much better now since we travel down the road.

Simplicity Pattern 1666 Vintage 50s Teen Party Dress and Evening Gown

What are your favorite ways to find items for your shop?

We travel full time in our RV for my husbands work, so I buy patterns all over the US.

What types of items can usually be found in your shop?

Vintage and current sewing patterns for all ages, Weddings, Theater, Costumes, Maternity, Infants, Crafts, Home Decor, Dolls, Plus Size and more!

Advance Pattern 9926 Vintage Wiggle Dress and Jacket

What are your goals and plans for the future?

I love doing this and want to keep finding patterns and getting them to folks who really are happy to find the right one. But I do live in an RV so my storage room does have limitations.

If you could give one piece of advice to a seller who is just starting out, what would it be?

Really love what you sell...and be ready for it to take time. The internet is a big place and it takes a LOT of effort on your part for people to find you. But they will!

Great advice! And how fascinating that you are running your business from an RV!! That sounds like a wonderful challenge.

Thanks so much for taking time to give us this interview. We certainly appreciate it. I know our readers will enjoy checking in on your blog as well as browsing your huge inventory!