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Many people see the benefits of vinyl when listening to music. The sound quality is more authentic, and you get to listen to a lot of your favorite music in the format it was first released. For these reasons, many people have regressed to a better time, at least musically, and started going back to traditional vinyl records. In fact, many people enjoy them so much that they continue to buy and collect. If you are starting to pile up records, here are some tips to keep your collection stored well and in good condition. Make Sure You Have Space…

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Hundreds of classic cars will make their way down Franklin Avenue and Seventh Street in Garden City in the annual Easter Vintage Car Parade, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21, rain or shine. The Garden City Chamber of Commerce invites authentic motorcars dated 1918 through 1994 to exhibit and assemble at 10 a.m. in parking Field 9E, between Ninth and 10th streets, before the parade starts at 1 p.m. Bring seating.

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Some people think that thrift shops have garbage and dirty items however, that couldn’t be farther from the truth. Thrift stores offer a variety of clothing and household items that can help you refresh your wardrobe with gently used clothes at reasonable prices. If you do plan to try thrift store shopping, it’s important to have a plan. A thrift shop can be a treasure hunt, and you want to have a map to thrift shopping success. Here are some tips to help. Tips for Thrift Store Shopping Thrift stores can be chaotic, and if you don’t know what you’re…

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Vinyl is back! Though they may not be worth as much as you think they should be, there are still plenty of reasons for you to collect and sell records including feeding your inner music enthusiast and making extra cash flow. There are definitely a number of do’s and do not’s when it comes to acquiring, preserving, collecting and selling vinyl. Below are some helpful tips about collecting and selling vinyl. First Off, Buy Some Records Every record store has a different vibe and different treasures buried within the shelves. It will serve you well to get to know the…

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Antique collecting can be a fun hobby or a serious business. Browsing an antique mall with a friend is a great way to spend time. At heart, antique collectors are treasure hunters, always searching for fabulous items others have overlooked or a specific antique missing from their collection. Understand the Language Before haggling with dealers, you need to understand the language. When you find yourself drawn to collect a particular item, such as porcelain dolls, Depression glass, antique coins or military memorabilia, you’ll discover many terms specific to that genre. Right now, it’s important to understand a few basic terms.…

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Looking for that “hard to find” hub cab, carburetor, hood ornament or other part to complete your collectible car? If the weather holds out, the show’s car corral promises cars for sale. Admission: $3 ($20 car corral, $30 vendor table) pbraaca.com 631-495-8619 Saturday, February3rd, 8 a.m.-3 p.m (Snow date: April 7) Southold Town Recreation Center 970 Peconic Lane, Peconic, NY 11958

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