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Appraisal Clinic - May 10th 2008


It’s time to dust off the old family heirlooms and retrieve the half-forgotten boxes in the attic as the Old Town Antique Market in Downtown Vancouver Washington gets ready for its May 10th Appraisal Clinic.


The clinic will offer individuals of all ages the opportunity to learn more about their treasures from area experts.


Many of us have items we’ve had for years, and years, and years. If you have no idea what your things might be worth now, you should jump right on this opportunity. You might have fun at the same time!

The most common question is probably the value of the item. Because value is dependant on a lot of things, including if the value is being considered for sale or if you need information to determine value for insurance.


Although value is a major consideration, appraisers are also able to help most participants gain some insight into the history of the item as well as on the proper way to care for it.


Specialists will be available to examine virtually anything, including glassware, china, furniture, paper items, autographs, sports memorabilia, quilts, toys, dolls, jewelry, weapons, and war memorabilia.

For more information, contact (360)750-9100

Note From The Proprietor




My addiction to craftsmanship, quality and kitsch evolved into ownership of Old Town Antique Market, formerly of Portland (next to Saturday Market for 15 years). In late March 2006 we relocated into the original JC Penney Building on Main Street in ‘Old Town’ Vancouver. Our 20,000 sf of space is comprised an eclectic collection of the rare to retro, fine art to funky treasures unearthed by our 60+ dealers at special events such as Expo, auctions, or the more mundane thrift shops, garage and estate sales.

The manufacturing of “disposable” items, often shoddily made, coupled with the skyrocketing prices of higher-end items, has led many a neophyte into the second-hand or vintage shop. The quality, craftsmanship, and often reasonably prices have persuaded many to expand their shopping horizons. The often-frustrating drudgery of shopping in an antiseptic mall-like locale is replaced with the excitement of ‘the hunt’, further spiced with the beguiling flavor of nostalgia.

Old Town Antique Market holds Appraisal Clinics. You may email me to be put on our emailing list to be notified when an upcoming appraisal clinic or sale is planned. You may contact me by email, snail mail, or simply stop by the shop any day. We are open 7 days a week, except on holidays.


Nicole Leslie is a Vancouver resident and the proprietor of Old Town Antique Market, located in downtown Vancouver . Monthly rental of spaces and cases, buying fine individual items or entire estates. Tel: 360-750-9100 Fax: 360-750-9300. Send questions and comments to:Email: nicole@oldtownantiquemarket.com website: www.oldtownantiquemarket.comor c/o Nicole Leslie 806 Main Street, Vancouver, WA 98660