If you’re always looking for unique and memorable ways to update your bathroom and you want to do something completely different to what you’re used to, you might want to consider going vintage. There are several ways you can go about sourcing vintage bathroom fixtures for your home and it really all depends on where you live. From searching online, to antiquing and attending estate sales. You’ll have your hands full by the time you’re done with your search.
Plumbers
This may not be something that you’d normally consider but think about it. Who may have more of an inventory of old, broken, or thrown away bathroom fixtures than your local plumber? If you’re looking for super deluxe vintage finds you can search for a plumber Boca Raton or other neighbourhoods with higher than average income demographics. If you live in the state of Florida that is one way to go way outside the box.
Online
You can go online and type whatever it is that you’re looking for into your search bar and chances are you’ll be greeted with a ton of options in lots of different price ranges. Popular sites like eBay are great for finding pre-owned or used bathroom fixtures. There are also sites that specialise in only vintage fixtures. You can search for specific components by decade or by style. These sites are super easy to use and make sourcing exactly what you want quick and efficient. Just be sure that you’re purchasing your vintage items from a reputable site.
Antique stores
Antique stores are another excellent way to find vintage pieces for your home or office. Antique stores are usually overflowing with so much inventory that you can often get whatever you need at extremely low prices. Another great benefit of antiquing is that you can usually bargain with the owner and get good deals if you are buying more than one or two items. Another plus is that you’ll often find one of a kind items that no else that you know will have. If this sounds like your Sunday afternoon dream come true, you’re not alone!
Estate sales
If you live in or near an affluent section of town, there may be estate sales that occur in your area. Estate sales are usually the best way to find vintage goods that may even be super rare at a great price. Some estate sales occur because of the passing of an extremely wealthy person that had no more living relatives. Other reasons for estate sales include divorce or the need to downsize. Either way, the person holding the estate sale is usually motivated to sell as much as they can. What does this mean for you? You can make the most of a motivated seller and arrive prepared with your best offers for the items that you want to take home.
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