My heart flutters every time I spot a unique vintage treasure in the tchotchke aisle at the thrift store. But then I realize it has a chip or a crack, so I decide to put it back. The object may have sentimental value, but it’s not a match for my vintage shop, where I always try to feature high-quality items that have survived the test of time.
When my younger sister, Hillary, and I turned our love for vintage collecting into a small business nearly three years ago, we had no idea how hard it would be or how long it would take to sell a single vintage item.
Most people think it’s as simple as plucking an item, taking a few photos, crafting a…
