Five Places that Often Have Bargain Antiques for Sale

In the 1950s, the best places to buy bargain-priced antiques were local house sales or farm auctions. But times have changed. Old items are often considered “used” not “art.” Try these. 1)  The front yard pile of boxes waiting for trash pick up. Christmas ornaments, old tools, magazines, toys, even portraits are often discarded after years in the attic. Search early. There is a group in almost every city that checks trash.