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Antiquing can conjure up images of affluent aesthetes dropping small fortunes on trinkets. But most antique stores are much more geared to the average person, and most people who dare to venture in are pleasantly surprised at what they find. From fishing gear to books to clothes to furniture, antique stores have a little something for everyone.

Generally, there are two types of antique shops, the very high end, where pieces are already finished, have their provenance, or history, researched and written out, and are beautifully displayed. These items tend to also carry high price tags. The other type of antique store is more of a vintage rummage sale, usually a larger building holding lots of different items, which are not so organized, and not so expensive. These stores are really just glorified thrift stores, but you can score great deals on furnishings if you are willing to use some elbow grease once you get home.

For your first antiquing trip, set aside an entire day and pick an area with a lot of antique shops (usually the historic district of an older town). The closer to town you are, the more high end the antique stores. These shops are usually clustered together, find one and you can't help but bump into two more. Though the prices may be outside your budget, these shops are still worth a look, you will learn a lot, not only about history but also about what you like. As you drive farther out into the country you will discover more of the larger, hodgepodge style shops. Some areas even have antique strip malls, a rambling building where a bunch of antique vendors each have their own space. Antique strip malls, despite their questionable name, are great for maximizing time and energy, and they often contain lots of variety, with more expensive items next to cheaper objects.

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