Junkology 101

The Junk Gypsy crew "Junker's Guide."



A JUNKER's guide to finding the GOODEST junk from the COOLEST JUNkers



JUNKIN' RULE #1:

If you LOVE it, BUY it! Remember, old stuff is OLD. It may not be perfect but if it is a piece you LOVE, your home and HEART will find a place for it.



JUNKIN' RULE #2:

Keep those DOGS from barkin'. Comfortable clothes & walking shoes are a MUST!



JUNKIN' RULE #3:

Have CASH. Many JUNK dealers only take cash. Plus you'll need it for FOOD and DRINKS.



JUNKIN' RULE #4:

Be a die-hard. Relentless SEARCHING sometimes ends with the GRANDEST find of the day. NO PAIN, NO GAIN BABY!



WARRENTON JUNKIN' NECESSITIES:

· wear a HAT/sunGLASSES

· sunscreen

· be comfortable

· DRIVE your biggest automobile. TRUCK, VAN, or SUV preferably

· put bungees, tarps, ropes in your vehicle to tie down any large purchases

· pack a COOLER with WATER and other FAVORITE beverages in your vehicle (martini shaker optional!)

· tape measure

· paint chips, fabric swatches, any VITAL measurements for the pieces you are hunting

· COME EARLY, come LATE. THERE's always a PARTY!!



In the end, JUNKIN' is about the SEARCH. The DISCOVERY. And the excitement you feel when you find the PERFECT piece for your PAD. It's the THRILL of the HUNT. Remember to look around. See the ECCENTRICITIES in all the GREAT junk around you, LAUGH with your FRIENDS, learn something new from the VAGABOND junk dealer and most of all . . .

LIVE the DAY.