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 Jan and John Maggs Antiques

 
NEWSLETTER - August 9, 2010
 
Announcing our third annual

TAX-FREE WEEKEND SALE

This weekend -- August 14 - 15

WHY SETTLE FOR A MERE 6-1/4% SAVINGS?

Saturday and Sunday, August 14 and 15 has been declared a Sales Tax Holiday Weekend by the Massachusetts legislature, with the goal of stimulating business in the state. Any item valued at $2500 or less purchased during the weekend will be exempt from sales tax. We feel that our business wouldn't be harmed by a little stimulation, so-o-o-o-o . . . . . .

We're going to sweeten the pot a bit by offering a 20% discount on EVERYTHING in our stock - including items on our website as well as things in the shop, AND, as an added bonus, we'll be offering reductions of up to 50% on several pieces that have been in the shop for long enough to make us think of them as "old friends". These special reductions will be posted on our website and announced in a special mid-month UPDATE at 6:00 p.m. on Friday the 13th and will only be available during the weekend.

We'll be open all weekend - from 10:00 until 4:00 on both days - with sweets and snacks. If you'd rather shop online, we'll be happy to accept VISA/MasterCard/AMEX/or PayPal charges throughout the weekend and hold purchases until you can come and pick them up (or let us ship to you, if that's more convenient), but payment must be made on either the 14th and 15th to be eligible for tax-free status.

If you've been thinking about something you've seen in a newsletter, on our website, at a show, or in our shop, take advantage of Mass. Tax Holiday Weekend!

 Views of our shop
 

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Click on the picture above for recent pictures of our shop.
Look for a sale preview in this Friday's update. 

Upcoming shows

 Click on an image below for information about our upcoming shows. 
 
 
Tax Holiday Sale - August 14 - 15
 20% discounts or more on all stock
 
 
 Golden Ball Tavern Show
 
Golden Ball Tavern Show
Weston, MA
September 25, 2010
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 Auction Estimates - a disappointing tale 

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We recently visited a New York state auction gallery, which was selling the estate of a long-time collector. After previewing the auction on the gallery's website we had identified more than a dozen of the nearly 600 objects that appealed to us. Since the pre-sale estimates seemed within our grasp, we decided to preview the sale. More . . .
Summer Magic 

Rhinebeck Summer Magic

 A Vanishing Act?
 
We've just finished a string of three consecutive weekend shows - something that's rare since we've reduced our show schedule to fewer than a dozen. Although the Vermont Antiques Dealers' Show, in its new venue, was beautiful, many dealers reported lackluster sales. Little Compton, this past weekend, was well attended and a pleasure to be a part of, but large ticket items didn't seem to be moving. But the biggest disappointment of the three was Rhinebeck. For this dealer's view of the weekend, click here.

Pippin's Page

 Pippin
 
Click on Pippin's nose for this month's image of our favorite feline. 
The Back Page
 
One of the best things about the Little Compton Show is spending a weekend near the sea in one of the most beautiful towns in New England. On Sunday morning, before the show opened, we took a drive to Sakonnet Point, where we took several pictures of the coast on the one of this summer's most beautiful mornings. Click here for a breath of ocean air.
We hope you've enjoyed this month's newsletter. Remember to look for our Tax Holiday update on Friday at 6:00 p.m.
 

Thanks for being a customer.

 
John and Jan
 
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