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	title of this thread your message Paulanna-I live in the Southeastern US where I have two retail stores, but I go to Europe every year to handpick and import containers of antiques from the Loire Valley, the Paris markets and the English fairs. Also, with the dollar so dismal, I have lately been venturing all up and down the eastern seaboard to procure my wares and where I found a Dunbar sofa in Ohio for 35$. I'm going to Loreto, Mexico two Tuesdays from now for a little R & R and to scout investment opportunities because I have it on the QT that's it where the Mexican gov't is about to endorse the next Cabo (where i've been three times). I have lived in 8 states in the US, including 15 years in California in LA, Long Beach, Pasadena, San Gabriel, Hesperia, Carmichael and Alta Loma. I've attended 21 different schools across the US and have two degrees. I've vacationed in Bled, Slovenia and the coast of Wales and know how to pronounce Ljubljana and Llandudno. I've also spent a significant amount of time in Salt Lake City, Utah, where my Mormon grandfather taught me manners. In short, I've been everywhere, man. I've been everywhere. BTW, where have you been? Back to the point, once I reread this thread, it occurred to me that I have not been being clear. To a traditional antique dealer, the phrase "Chinese piece of crap reproduction" means a brand new item resembling an ASIAN piece of furniture, most likely made in Indonesia or Bali, i.e. a Chinese altar table, a red lacquered armoire, a black lacquered faux bamboo mirror, a rice bucket with handles, etc. THAT is what's in every other booth at market, that is what is coming in by the container load, that is what dealers have been selling by the nauseating ton. I still stick by my guns that you mid-century modern guys have a very, very long way to go before you see saturation in your market. The mid-century modern motif has not caught on with John and Jane Doe in Peoria yet but it is imminent. I know it sickens you already to talk about knockoffs and reproductions, but, I promise you, you have not seen anything yet. associated web images (optional) associated web link (optional) your email your password create a forums account \| you forgot your password?