I'm a big fan of flea markets and garage sales. They are a great place to get good quality vintage items.
I've gotten my hands on all kinds of neat stuff at a song around here including old tools, art, furnishings, brass bells, Sheffield stag horn cutlery, Brooks Brothers shirts, nice silk ties, music, and various other intriguing pieces paraphanalia. Last year I even picked up four cords of bone dry oak for free at an estate sale.
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