It has been a long couple of years with the Covid pandemic. Despite the unprecedented speed that the scientists and pharmaceutical companies achieved in bringing vaccines to the public, we aren’t a patient population. The cancellations, postponements, and re-do of mask requirements have taken a toll on many. That’s why it’s good to see more antiques shows making their return. A little sign of normalcy.
The Collector office is in Western New York and two of the nearby shows we regularly attended in winter are back on the calendar. The recent Canandaigua Classic show and the Genesee Country Antique Dealers Association March show (advertised in this issue) to be held at Nazareth College in Pittsford, NY are like the first Robins of Spring. It’s especially encouraging this this year to see these “regulars” return.
While we expect some lingering rules regarding vaccinations and masks, the ability to mark our calendars for a favorite show, any show, is encouraging. Those who organize shows typically must follow the rules set by the venues that they use for the shows, whether limiting the numbers of attendees at any one time or health safety requirements for masks or vaccinations. There will likely be some confusion as the owners of the venues respond to changing conditions and regulations and pass them on to show organizers. What is in place at the local grocery store may not be the same as what is required in a municipal hall, for example.
We hope those visiting shows will be neighborly in observing the restrictions – or lack of restrictions – as the year progresses. The folks at the “gate” of shows aren’t making the rules nor can they change whatever is in place at the time .
Obviously the pandemic has had a big impact on those folks in the antiques business. For many dealers the shows offered an opportunity to connect with their regular customers, but also to introduce themselves to new collectors. Not to mention the ability to sell antique furniture, which isn’t easy to do on the internet! So it is great to see the shows returning for dealer and collector alike.
With all the talk of supply chain problems and shortages of new merchandise, antiques continue to be a great alternative, and often offer better value. See you at a show!
long couple of years with the Covid pandemic. Despite the unprecedented speed that the scientists and pharmaceutical companies achieved in bringing vaccines to the public, we aren’t a patient population. The cancellations, postponements, and re-do of mask requirements have taken a toll on many. That’s why it’s good to see more antiques shows making their return. A little sign of normalcy.
The Collector office is in Western New York and two of the nearby shows we regularly attended in winter are back on the calendar. The recent Canandaigua Classic show and the Genesee Country Antique Dealers Association March show (advertised in this issue) to be held at Nazareth College in Pittsford, NY are like the first Robins of Spring. It’s especially encouraging this this year to see these “regulars” return.
While we expect some lingering rules regarding vaccinations and masks, the ability to mark our calendars for a favorite show, any show, is encouraging. Those who organize shows typically must follow the rules set by the venues that they use for the shows, whether limiting the numbers of attendees at any one time or health safety requirements for masks or vaccinations. There will likely be some confusion as the owners of the venues respond to changing conditions and regulations and pass them on to show organizers. What is in place at the local grocery store may not be the same as what is required in a municipal hall, for example.
We hope those visiting shows will be neighborly in observing the restrictions – or lack of restrictions – as the year progresses. The folks at the “gate” of shows aren’t making the rules nor can they change whatever is in place at the time .
Obviously the pandemic has had a big impact on those folks in the antiques business. For many dealers the shows offered an opportunity to connect with their regular customers, but also to introduce themselves to new collectors. Not to mention the ability to sell antique furniture, which isn’t easy to do on the internet! So it is great to see the shows returning for dealer and collector alike.
With all the talk of supply chain problems and shortages of new merchandise, antiques continue to be a great alternative, and often offer better value. See you at a show!
