Thrift Boutique vs Antique Mall: The Better Buys Win

Can a new Salvation Army boutique beat one of our favorite antique malls for vintage bargains? The answer surprises us. We visit one of our favorite antique shopping towns, Chico, California, where the choices keep getting better. Our first stop is the tried-and-true Eighth & Main Antique Market, where a long-forgotten L.E. Smith vase with a faded tag proves it pays to check the low shelves. A well-priced Georges Briard birdcage cocktail set and a 1970s telescope at one-third of retail quickly remind us why this mall never disappoints. Every aisle offers another temptation, from nineteenth-century Italian porcelain and Matisse enameled jewelry to elaborate Asian furniture, California pottery, Arts and Crafts treasures, Parrish prints, vintage clothing, and countless collectible smalls. When time runs short, a nearby Salvation Army with an Elite Finds boutique promises antiques, collectibles, and upscale furniture. Can this unexpected stop compete with the antique mall for quality, value, and excitement? A chrome penguin keeper, a darling 1950s pig, and a Fenton bird make a strong case as the boutique reveals one surprise after another. Which stop wins? You'll have to watch to the end and decide for yourself whether the old favorite or the new discovery earns the top spot. 👉 Remember to like, comment, and subscribe for more antique & vintage adventures across the country! ——————————————— ☀️ My Other YouTube Channels The Antique Nomad Live https://bit.ly/3e6wi9B The Antique Nomad Shorts https://bit.ly/3fkbYoz ——————————————— ☀️ For Exclusive Content & Special Perks Become a channel member https://bit.ly/32dfTcz Join my Patreon community https://bit.ly/3xkh4Ix ——————————————— ☀️ Signed Book, eBay Listings & Social Media Treasure Craft Pottery Book https://bit.ly/3eAfaZM eBay https://ebay.to/2mg7yDM TikTok http://bit.ly/3oTA4FQ Facebook http://bit.ly/33TG9J9 Instagram http://bit.ly/2KOJcur ——————————————— ☀️ Consider Donating To The Channel Buy Me a Coffee https://bit.ly/3r7KSUM PayPal https://bit.ly/3dLxmx3 Venmo https://bit.ly/380DIHH Cash App https://bit.ly/3ANanNi ——————————————— ☀️ Send Me Stuff The Antique Nomad PO Box 33 Dawson Springs, KY 42408 ——————————————— icons made by: https://www.flaticon.com/authors/smas... #AntiqueShopping #VintageFinds #ThriftStoreFinds