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The
Thrifting Golden Age
is upon us.
Here's what to look
for next.
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Boomers are the wealthiest generation
in American history, and over the next
decade, most of what they own is going
to move. This trend isn't slowing down.
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A $93 Trillion Baby Boomer
Windfall Is on the Way. Who Gets
It?
A new report puts some numbers on the great wealth
transfer.
I'm Virginia.
I wrote the bestselling
book Big Thrift Energy and
I write a weekly newsletter
all about secondhand
shopping and interior
design.
Here's what I'm looking for
as the Great Stuff Transfer
takes hold.
Vintage Furniture From Great
Brands
Furniture from labels like Directional,
Founders, Selig, or Widdicomb (often
designed by big names like Milo
Baughman) regularly resells for
thousands. Check the underside or
inside a drawer for maker's marks.
French Copper Cookware
Heavy, hammered, with a maker's
stamp — Mauviel or Dehillerin are
the names to know and can be worth
a small fortune.
Hand-Knotted Rugs
Flip it over — if you can see the
pattern clearly through the back, it's
hand-knotted, not machine-made,
and could be worth a lot.
Vintage Pyrex
No, it's not a sexy thrift find. But
everyone's grandma had some, and
certain patterns (Golden Sunflower,
Butterprint, rare promotional pieces)
sell for thousands of dollars on eBay.
1980s and '90s Abstract Art
Look for bold color, visible
brushwork, a signature and date.
Also: scale is important! GO BIG. This
look is everywhere in design right
now.
This is the moment to get
better at thrifting.
Follow along — I'll show you
what to look for.