Reid's Country Sampler - Antiques

Merry Christmas!

2011-12-21T11:28:00.000-08:00

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!

A time to enjoy the sweet comforts of family and friends. Oh and don't forget the turkey! I always say I won't over eat but..darn, my family are great cooks!

Our Hours over the holiday will vary. We will be closing Friday at 4pm. Saturday we may be open until 3ish if customers are still about. Christmas day - Closed. New Years Eve we will be closing at 4pm and we will be closed all day New Years Day.

Have a Safe and Happy Holiday!

Christmas Open House

2011-11-30T07:48:00.000-08:00

This Saturday, December 3rd is our

CHRISTMAS OPEN HOUSE

Customer Appreciation day from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Come on by for some cookies and refreshments. A gift of Chocolates with every purchase!

Santa Says....
Mention the Blog and we will DOUBLE the chocolates!

$$ REWARD $$ for our BLOG CUSTOMERS

Be one of the first 5 to respond by email to this blog and receive a $10 gift certificate to use the next time you visit with us!

Yellow & Red Box Lot

2011-11-29T10:37:00.000-08:00

Starting this week we are going to try something new.

A vintage BOX LOT. All for one money folks!

Today's box lot is a grouping of yellow and red items. Kitchy looking isn't it? Original tags add up to over $130. But, alas...they have been here too long. Now only $45 plus tax.

Included in this box lot in no particular order are:

Red Polka Dot Kitty with Plaid Bow
1930's Mexican Village Cup & Saucer
Strawberry Pin Cushion
Cake "Breaker" for holding cake while slicing - with red Bakelite handle
2 Quilted round Pot Holders
Pair of Hard Plastic Dairlylea Salt & Pepper shakers
Small Stuffed Yellow Bunny
Newer Slades Spice Tin
Red Strawberry Crocheted String Holder
Nelson Wear English Pitcher - Yellow with Black deco decoration, most expensive piece in box lot
Georgia Cracker Tin - some fading
Red Dress Blink Doll
German? Hard Plastic doll with Yellow scarf
Scandinavian Painted Red wood box
Single Deco Red Black candleholder
Yellow Mexican Apron hand appliqued

ALL FOR $45 (+ $3.04 tax)

If you are interested just give us a call (919) 965-7299. You can pay over the phone and either hold it for you until your next trip to our shop or if you need it shipped we only charge EXACT shipping costs. No fancy "handling" or "precessing" fees here!

Shop Small Business Saturday!

2011-11-23T08:12:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving to all our customers from

Reid's Country Sampler! Hope everyone enjoys their family time together.

You may have heard about the shop Small Business Saturday movement, you can check them out at : http://smallbusinesssaturday.com/

So, if you are so inclined...Come On Buy this Saturday and get an

automatic 10% Off any item over $25.

Some Vendors have sales in the shop up to 50% off in their booths. Check us out.

House items are discounted from . 20% to 50%

See our signs for details!

Santa Says... "Shop Small Business Saturday!".

Jewelry Junking!

2011-11-05T14:42:00.000-07:00

We are about to embark on a 3 day buying spree. Heading to Concord, NC to buy jewelry. Junky jewels and precious sparklies. At least that's our plan. You put 4 girls into one car and send them out with money in their pockets for a junking spree and who really knows WHAT we will come back with!! Margie and Kent are minding the shop while we are gone. For now, here are some pictures of some of the jewels we currently have in the shop.

2011-10-29T13:53:00.000-07:00

Fellow Friend and Fiendish Artist Tom S Kuebler has loaned us one of his creatures...."The Scream Queen". We thought we'd share her with you for a Happy Halloween. Play it safe kiddies!

2011-10-26T07:47:00.000-07:00

So.....did you think we dropped out of sight? NO, we're still here but I've been lazy and now I want to get back to some routine so you folks will know what is going on with us at Reid's Country Sampler.

There has been a lot of changes. More goodies to come on in. My load from Florida will arrive next week. Can't wait to unpack!

2011-07-11T13:04:00.000-07:00

All this fuss and mess for one little water spigot? Who knew we had such clout?

The town of Selma was kind enough to choose the front of our shop for the placement of the street's new water access. I get to water my plants!

I for one am very greatful to the town of Selma. I have been dragging water buckets from the back of the shop for our trees for years.

Phew! In this heat that chore is be miserable!

So for all of you wanting to cool off.....!

Come on in the air conditioning is on here at Reid's. Third floor may be a tad warm but it's worth the trip.

We've gotten most of the items from the last estate priced and ready to go. See what we have added to the booths.

2011-07-04T09:04:00.000-07:00

Happy
4th of July
to
Everyone!

Enjoy the fireworks!

2011-07-02T16:19:00.000-07:00

Look what we are unpacking!

Swanky swigs and Character glasses galore. Flintstones, Howdy Doody, Davey Crockett, Welches, Kraft, Retro 40's - 50's, Pepsi Character glasses, Muppet Show, Bugs Bunny, Tweety Bird etc...etc...etc...!

And we have just started!!

2011-06-28T10:37:00.000-07:00

The Shelves are BARE!!

Our Father's Day Event was such a success that Cheryl and I had to go on a buying trip. We will be bringing in fresh stock later this week.

We found a great "Kitchy Estate" and will be filling our shelves with hundreds of swanky swigs and retro kitchen treasures.

Be sure to keep an eye on this spot for upcoming items. Better yet, come on in out of the heat and visit with us! Always glad to have you cross our doors.

2011-06-16T15:01:00.000-07:00

Our Little Bentley is ready for our Father's Day Event.

We've had several dealers through "scouting out" what's for sale. What fun! Doors open at 10 a.m. Saturday.

Hope to see you this weekend!!!!

2011-06-15T14:10:00.000-07:00

Bought too much at our Father's Day Weekend Event?

Don't worry we will gladly store it for you! Just ask our friendly folks at the front desk!

2011-06-15T13:59:00.000-07:00

Father's Day Weekend Event!

Come on out and have some fun with us. Sales are indoors and outdoors in all 3 buildings and all 3 floors.

Get your "score card" at our front desk!

2011-04-01T09:27:00.000-07:00

HAPPY SPRING !!

We heard that bunnies had been seen hopping around the shop lately.
They must have come to take a rest here in the corner of Booth #26.

Easter will be here before you know it !

2011-04-01T09:22:00.000-07:00

The sun is shining today and it just made us think of picnics and parties. Why not start out with a bottle of --- PEPSI ---, or something else of your choosing. You wouldn't want to drink these, but check out the great bottles and advertising that Vendor #15 has. Brings back memories of summer picnics by the pond.

2011-04-01T09:11:00.000-07:00

If you don't want to drink right out of the bottle, why not check out Vendor #4. This is just one set of vintage drink glasses. The set even comes with a nice handled tray.

2011-04-01T09:07:00.000-07:00

Even more wonderful vintage bar necessities can be found in Vendor LIA's booth. This cupboard is full of wonderful pitchers, glasses and shakers. No reason to go around thirsty when you have so much variety to choose from !

2011-04-01T09:01:00.000-07:00

If by chance you don't finish that bottle of whatever you were drinking, stop in Booth LJC23, you could use one of these cute bottle corks to keep it fresh for the next time !

Remember drink responsibly ! Have a great weekend.

We are open Saturdays 10 - 6 and Sundays 12 - 5
Hope to see you !

2011-03-23T06:49:00.000-07:00

We're Back!!! After a LONG pause we have decided to give this blog another try. Actually, I'm passing the buck to Cheryl. Let's face it, I've not been consistent have I????Maybe she'll have more fun with this and you will hear from us more often.

2010-10-14T11:07:00.000-07:00

Okay, where have I been??? I've abandoned my blog since the end of August. Shame on me! Well, I warned you I would be dragged into this century kicking and screaming! I'm an old dog learning new tricks. So please be patient with me.

We spent last month moving booths, adding new dealers and most impotrtantly, adding a lot of new stock.

2010-08-30T12:42:00.000-07:00

Brand New to our shop are dealers Donnie and Gene. Their booth is number #19. Come on in and have a look at what they are offering! Super glassware, mahogany furniture, pie safe, pottery, sterling etc.

2010-08-25T09:55:00.001-07:00

Ain't it Tweet? Yup, I said it. Corny but true. Sweet little birds. Chickadees, Cardinals, Bluebirds, etc.......... Everyone loves birds! Big Bird is in the other booth!

2010-08-24T07:01:00.000-07:00

Ohh, sparklies!! Love a junk box of goodies. You never know what you will find in it. Fress hin today and priced to go.

2010-08-21T08:51:00.000-07:00

Mike Miller

I'm very sorry to report that we lost a dear friend, fellow antique dealer, furniture refinisher and restorer. Mike Miller passed away in the early hours of August 19th 2010. Mike was a very special loving person. He leaves behind his wife Diane and sons Jimmy and Micheal Jr.

Mike and his wife were refinishers for our shop and many other shops here is Selma, NC. They moved Georgia a few years ago to be closer to family and the grand children.

Mike you will be missed. We loved you dearly.

Donna & Charles Reid

2010-08-19T12:30:00.000-07:00

This cutey is a hand blown Italian Art Glass Lamp by Marbro. Funky 50's. Hard to tell by the picture but it stands 40" tall. Love the retro color.What else can we say, the dealer had to have it since it matches the wall in her booth!

2010-08-19T12:25:00.000-07:00

Eeegadds...I can't believe I have been away from my desk this long. I've got to work harder on this blogging site. From now on I'm going to grab a cup of coffee before opening and try and get a few lines in and or a picture or two. Discipline, discipline, discipline. Wish me luck!

2010-06-30T08:07:00.000-07:00

2010-06-28T13:11:00.000-07:00

Want to get away from it all?

Grab a piece of luggage and off you go!

Or how about feeling the wind in your hair as you zoom off on a bright shiney red bike!

2010-06-10T08:13:00.000-07:00

Margie always has those cute collectibles. Roses, Cherubs, Frills. You know, the GIRLY stuff. Check out the vintage perfumes also in Margie's booth on the first floor. This is just a small example of the perfumes she has.

2010-06-10T07:59:00.000-07:00

Kim had a better color for her booth. Aren't the white dressers darling?!! Love them!

2010-06-10T07:49:00.000-07:00

I created this blog with the hopes that I would get into a routine of writing and posting. Remember I did say I'm being dragged into this century kicking and screaming. Time for me to get blogging!

So what has Reid's Country Sampler been up too?? It's spring so it must be time to paint again! Freshing new booths with colorful paint amkes it more appealing to botht the new dealer and the customer.

Big bird could hide out in this booth!

2010-05-28T07:43:00.000-07:00

Memorial Day Weekend

Thanks to all the soldiers near and far, past and present. Bring in your military ID for a 20% discount off of any item in our shop.

2010-04-17T08:06:00.000-07:00

IT's the Car Show!! Here we have the Beech Boys playing in front of our shop. They will be playing all day.

2010-04-16T12:08:00.000-07:00

Saturday April 17th is Selma's Classic Car and Antique Show. Outdoors from 10a.m until.....

2010-04-10T10:58:00.000-07:00

Don is up and back on the bike again. The leg has healed nicely and he's back at work. He still comes in to help out now and then. Thank you to all of you who have been asking about him. He's doing just fine.

2010-04-10T07:38:00.001-07:00

We are Open on Sundays again. After taking a much needed rest we are back to 7 days a week here at Reid. Come on in!

2010-04-10T07:21:00.000-07:00

Pollen. Everywhere the blurried eye can see. As an upper Canadian, I've got to admit that this beats out the snow that's still on the ground back home. My American home has given me a lot to be thankful for. I'll take the pollen and love it!

Here's a nifty Refinishing Trick I got from one of our fellow antique dealers.

Emery Boards - You know they just rip your fingernails when you use them, so find a softer file for your fingernails and use the emery board to sand furniture. It is always hard to get into the small crevices of legs or other parts of furniture you may be refinishing. Use the emery board to get into those small places. It is stiffer than regular sand paper and usually has two textures.

(And, in case you are wondering....Charles Hester did get elected our Mayor again. He's doing a wonderful job. Thanks for the emery boards!)

2010-04-06T08:44:00.000-07:00

Selma's Antique Car Classic comes to town Saturday April 17th. They usually park the Chevy's in front of my shop. Yum!

This year they will also have booths on Railroad Street selling Antiques. Come on out for the day and have some family fun from 10 a.m. until....

2010-04-06T08:21:00.000-07:00

Flamingos anyone??? Husband and wife team up at Reid's. Linda and Jimmy have multiple booths of anituqes. They collect, well....just about anything! Flamingos, quilts, tools, plants and dogs, Terriers to be exact, 3.

2010-04-06T08:16:00.000-07:00

2010-04-05T12:51:00.001-07:00

Beautiful Easter. The flowers are blooming and the Guys are ready to cart out the stock!

2010-03-05T13:17:00.000-08:00

We've added a coffee section to Reid's. Come on in and enjoy a cup on us!

2010-02-27T13:26:00.000-08:00

A beautiful Saturday. Customers are out by the droves! But don't worry, we can still find you a parking spot. Fresh into the shop and you can't beat the price ...a sweet little black dresser.

2010-02-26T06:23:00.000-08:00

Being new to this "blog thing", I am having fun trying out the new gadgets and gizmos that go with developing a page. Comments are welcome! Let me know how it looks!

2010-02-25T07:40:00.000-08:00

Never mind the snow. Get a quilt and hunker down. We've got lots to choose from!

2010-02-22T10:24:00.000-08:00

Did you know we have 3 buildings, 3 floors full of antiques for 3 times the fun?!

It's a Kalamazoo (love the name) 1930's enamel and cast iron wood burning stove.

More quilts!

We have more than 100 quilts in the shop.

Reids Country Sampler

2010-02-21T10:38:00.000-08:00

Welcome to our very first Blog!

As an Antique Dealer I have been dragged into this new techno century kicking and screaming.

We'll see if you CAN teach an old dog new tricks.