If you are like many people, you think that thrift stores, estate sales, and garage sales are just places full of other people's junk - or a way for desperate people to make money. It might be time to reconsider your thoughts. These places are little snapshots of someone's past, and have a certain allure that pulls new generations in to take a look. The possibilities are endless, and the thrill of hunting for vintage and collectible items makes every day unique and exciting. These excursions require some effort, as you often have to dig through piles of stuff to discover that one worthwhile piece. Never dismiss anything; some of our greatest finds were hidden amongst common, household dishes or covered in cobwebs and dust. Enjoy the thrill of your hunt. 

A year ago we started the exciting adventure of setting up shop on Etsy. My son and I were ready to share our love of everything vintage and collectible with others. We also really wanted to find a way for his friends and other people his age to connect with the history and charm of items favorited by an older generation. It  was my son that came up with the store name, Next Gen Antiques Texas. It sums up everything nicely. Our motivation to pass on that love of collecting, visiting antique malls, estate sales, garage sales, and thrift stores to hunt for treasures. We have now been at it for about a year. It wasn’t easy to curate a collection to share with others. It went way beyond the cost to set up the store and locate and purchase items for resale. We really had to do some research to find comparable items offered elsewhere and  also learn to compromise on what items would represent the right blend of heritage, history and charm to build a customer base comfortable with our vintage choices yet at the same time pieces that would entice the Next Generation to stop by and visit for awhile. The result of our efforts can be seen in our shop. Please come visit us at https://nextgenantiquestexas.etsy.com