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Master of Markets: Expert Scavenger Ron Slattery Shares (Some of) His Secretsnew
Slattery makes his living by scouring Chicago-area flea markets and reselling his purchases, directly or online, to prop companies, auction houses, and collectors.
Chicago Reader |
Anne Ford |
08-04-2008 |
Shopping
Tags: shopping, vintage, Chicago, auctions, junk, eBay, antiques, estate sales, flea markets, garage sales, Ron Slattery
Bye-Bye Bricks and Mortarnew
As big-name boutiques roll into Chicago, local retailers are closing up shop -- or moving online.
Chicago Reader |
Heather Kenny |
02-19-2008 |
Shopping
Thoughts That Countnew
Twenty-eight great gift ideas, including a clean conscience, a banned substance, a serious buzz, and a sense of humor.
Chicago Reader |
Heather Kenny |
12-11-2006 |
Shopping
Tags: 2006gift
