Midway Flea Market - check it out!

 Just had to put in a plug for this great flea market, just west of Columbia.  If you're driving anywhere nearby this summer, I recommend a stop.  It has alot of great stuff, basically any collecting specialty you have, you will find a booth for it here.  I liked the antique fishing stuff including lures and decoys of course.  Just off 70, link is below.  So big that there's always something new to see.  If you've got a favorite, let me know.
 
http://www.midwaytruckstopusa.com/truck-stop-travel-plaza/businesses/antique-mall

December-January shows

Just wanted to post a reminder that December and January are great months for collectors. There are alot more shows of all kinds around the holidays and the new year. For example, before Christmas I went to five different shows that were church benefits and had some great finds. Three were jumble sales where they have a real mix of things: home decor, outdoor goods, pins, caps, etc. I got a paperweight with a couple of preserved butterflies in it (don't know how they do that without crushing the butterflies.) The paperweight was still really clear, not cloudy so it looks great. I also picked up several miniature duck decoys, about 2-3 inches, kind of fun.

Hope everyone's new year is off to a good start!