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Market trader Andrew Spooner says secondhand buyers should bear in mind the time traders spend sourcing and authenticating goodsAs a street market trader at Portobello market, London, I thought the trader’s perspective might be of interest regarding your article (Barter, bid and bag a bargain! Vintage experts on 21 ways to buy secondhand treasures, 13 February).Your guide is spot-on with the tip that, if you are a buyer, being polite and friendly is always the way to go. Also, if you find a good seller, become a regular customer – I give huge discounts to my regulars without them asking. Continue reading…
Market trader Andrew Spooner says secondhand buyers should bear in mind the time traders spend sourcing and authenticating goods
As a street market trader at Portobello market, London, I thought the trader’s perspective might be of interest regarding your article (Barter, bid and bag a bargain! Vintage experts on 21 ways to buy secondhand treasures, 13 February).
Your guide is spot-on with the tip that, if you are a buyer, being polite and friendly is always the way to go. Also, if you find a good seller, become a regular customer – I give huge discounts to my regulars without them asking.
