Hello from Delmarva! | Trading Bitrates for Antiques

Hi everyone,

I’m joining the ranks after a year of falling head-first down the antique rabbit hole. By day, I’m an IT analyst—which pays for my habit—but I spend the rest of my waking hours obsessing over the "history of things."

I’ve officially traded my "casual hobbyist" card for a student ID. I recently finished my Antiquing Diploma with the Centre of Excellence, and I’m currently knee-deep in the Asheford Institute of Antiques program. My end goal is to eventually become a full-fledged dealer and appraiser, though I’m the first to admit I’m still in the "learning to tell my Chippendale from my Hepplewhite" phase of my education.

A bit about my hunt:

• Location: I’m based in the Delmarva (DE/MD/VA) area.
  
  
• The Auction Bug: I’ve become a total regular at local auctions. I’ve reached that dangerous level of familiarity where the auction house staff knows my name and I know exactly which floorboards creak.
  
  
• The Networking Gap: While I’m always researching, I’ve noticed the local antique association scene is a bit quiet around here. It’s hard to find a local "tribe" to nerd out with, which is exactly why I’m popping up here.
  

I’m looking forward to learning from those of you who have been in the trenches for years. I’m a firm believer that every object has a story worth saving, and I’m eager to soak up as much of that history as I can.

Looking forward to chatting with you all and seeing what treasures you're digging up!

 

Welcome @jezzra

Nerd as much as you like, we are a nerdy bunch.

 

Hi Jezzra and welcome to the party

 

Thank you for joining us, @jezzra. You're very welcome here.

Debora

 

Welcome! (From here in snowy VA.)

 

LOL! Love it!!! Glad to find a group that is still actively "grouping" lol! Seems other forums are ghost towns. And, thank you!

 

True. If you stick around you'll find we are not only a forum, but also an online family. And we are always happy to welcome new family members.

 

A lovely thought, @Any Jewelry, and so true.

Debora

 

There are no other sites like us ! We rule !
We also have a shitload of fun here..........

Welcome !

 

Are U a NEW MEMBER, just found this site,LOOK HERE 1st ....



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Are U a New Member , just found This SITE , Look Here 2nd..!

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome. You have officially fallen down the rabbit hole. I'm up in Connecticut, and mostly hoard jewelry, but if it makes my nose twitch it's game on.

 

LOL! I totally get it! I have one for ya then maybe you can help me identify!!! I am going to be posting shortly. It's a gorgeous necklace of cameos and I have searched high and low (probably in all the wrong areas) trying to identify it!!
And thank you kindly =) I love this group already!!

 

I might, but tag in @PepperAnna and @Bronwen - they're the cameo experts.

 

Wipe your feet, and come sit by the fire. Welcome!