RETURN TO RETRO
by Lori Nelson
There's a reason the Scott Antique Market has been in
Atlanta almost three decades … in fact, dozens of reasons. If you
haven't visited the monthly antique market in awhile, the dazzling array
of antiques, collectibles, people, fabulous food, and all around
atmosphere of joyousness awaits your return. Besides, it's a marvelous
walking-for-exercise opportunity!
I know. I know. Atlanta boasts so much to do,
everything requires travel on the dreaded interstates, too many choices,
antique stores and malls are everywhere, etc.
But
designers and decorators use the Scott Antique Market for their
one-of-a-kind finds, and dealers fly from Europe just to peruse the
thousands of dealer booths where they can actually discuss purchases
with the owners themselves. Why would anyone want to navigate dingy,
dark aisles with locked cases and absent dealers in a small antique mall
with one unconcerned counter person? At the Scott Antique Market, meet
the dealers. Learn. Savor. Wander. If you can think of an item, it's
there – somewhere.
Do you desire glass? It's there. Furniture? Got it.
How about linens or unique textiles? Check. Pottery, décor or display
items, art, antiquity, every kind of collectible … check, check,
check. All there. Whatever you enjoy, whatever you need, whatever you
want to learn more about, it's all there and new choices appear every
month. Over 3500 dealers. Two brightly lit, climate controlled
buildings, with free bus service between them. Also, a surprisingly
interesting outdoor area where I found architectural items I had never
seen before, except in movies. Investment quality antiques, furniture
from every era and for every style, so much to see and do, one cannot
possibly take it all in during one day. Which is just fine, because the
low $5 admission fee is good all weekend.
All
dealers are qualified and vetted by the administration. Trustworthy and
knowledgeable, many of them travel the world to select the best goods
for sale. Although the trends gear towards younger people nowadays, one
can still easily add to an ongoing collection or build family heirlooms
with treasured surprises. You may surprise yourself by purchasing a
large piece.
How will you fit it into your tiny sports car? No
problem! There is a reliable and long-standing delivery service
available with low, affordable rates that will take tender care of your
new prize and deliver anywhere. Easy, worry-free.
Now, personally, I'm into jewelry, and the Scott
Antique Market manages to be the biggest, best jewelry mecca, with the
most coveted costume pieces, designer choices, diamond dealers and more!
Most jewelry can be found at wholesale prices and the limitless options
will keep you enthralled for hours. Jewelry appraisals, repairs, also
easily available. I'm in heaven, I tell myself as I search from
glittering display to sparkly showcase, one after the other!
Lest
I forget to eat, the food choices surround the shopping areas. After all
the great exercise and walking, you'll be hungry and the food is
delicious. I'm confident the best milkshake ever is to be found only at
the Scott Show, blended with homemade custard instead of ordinary ice
cream. Or maybe you'd rather have Greek food, Italian sausage, a hot
dog, pretzel, breakfast, super sized slices of homemade cake? It's all
there and much more. Delicious!
Look, I confess to being a bit surprised. I thought
it would be the same old show from years ago. I admit it. I was wrong.
If you haven't been to the Scott Antique Market, you are in for numerous
new dealers, a glorious display of goods, great food, fantastic finds,
and lots of learning experiences interacting with enlightened dealers.
Quality attracts quality. The Scott Show outlasted
all the other shows and has extraordinary offerings for almost 30 years.
Come visit again. You'll be amazed.
Scott Antique Market is conveniently located directly
off the interstate, only 3 miles east of Atlanta Airport, I-285 at Exit
55. 3650 Jonesboro Road Southeast, Atlanta, Ga 30354, 740-569-2800
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