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... pricey antique Mission dining table as a patio table because it won’t fit through any of the doors to your house! When you find a piece you want, feel free to bargain. The key to successful bargaining is tact, as well as being able to play a mean game of poker. If you jump up and down exclaiming “I love it, I love it, I love it,” consider your bargaining advantage lost. Expect to be able to bargain about 10 to 20% off the sticker price in most instances. “I usually try for a third off, and go at it from there,” says Fellton. If you can live without a piece, consider walking away and returning towards the end of the show, when the vendor may be more willing to go lower. Be polite - pointing out an imaginery flaw or saying another vendor has a better selection isn’t going to help. Serious collectors may get an adrenaline rush from the thrill of the chase, but we’re all for treat...