I live in southwestern France and am always at brocantes and other markets. I started my own vintage wares online shop and then the Trump admin totally wrecked my US shipping procedures! You can’t even ship packages with La Poste (France’s USPS) to the US at the moment. So I’m going to check out the companies you suggested. ❤️
Such wonderful advice. I'm very familiar with the whole "pack an extra suitcase or two" situation for small items... And with the tariffs, that's even how my friends who have antiques shops in the US get their goods home, but all these little details are great to know for the big stuff. Thank you!
What a fantastic read. You’ve captured the true spirit of the European antique fairs — that mix of excitement, discovery, and a little bit of madness at the gates! As someone who sources pieces across Italy and France for international designers and collectors, I loved your practical insights on logistics and negotiation. It’s wonderful to see this world described with such authenticity and enthusiasm.
The single most helpful newsletter I’ve seen on this subject
Thank you so much for this!
invaluable! Thank you
This is so crazy helpful, thank you!!!
I live in southwestern France and am always at brocantes and other markets. I started my own vintage wares online shop and then the Trump admin totally wrecked my US shipping procedures! You can’t even ship packages with La Poste (France’s USPS) to the US at the moment. So I’m going to check out the companies you suggested. ❤️
Excellent information! We went to the Deballage’s(?) and actually purchased the last eight lions:) Such fun.
Thank you for this comprehensive post. Will be my go to resource in years to come
Maybe my favorite newsletter all year
Truly perfect
Great to see the shipping part in here!
Wow thank you so much for offering this knowledge!!
Such wonderful advice. I'm very familiar with the whole "pack an extra suitcase or two" situation for small items... And with the tariffs, that's even how my friends who have antiques shops in the US get their goods home, but all these little details are great to know for the big stuff. Thank you!
What a fantastic read. You’ve captured the true spirit of the European antique fairs — that mix of excitement, discovery, and a little bit of madness at the gates! As someone who sources pieces across Italy and France for international designers and collectors, I loved your practical insights on logistics and negotiation. It’s wonderful to see this world described with such authenticity and enthusiasm.
Spot on, great post! Looking forward to the next haul