This could have been a great stop... Driving through the scenic route from the Pass to Picayune around noon on Sunday and decided to stop. I'm a frequenter of any antique shop, thrift shop, etc where you can find forgotten treasures. Just love soaking up all the nostalgia, character & history.
Having recently purchased a turn of the century vanity for my bedroom, I spotted an interesting painted glass dish to adorn atop it. The lady there (whom I learned was the owner only by way of overhearing her introduction to another patron) briskly spoke of it and scurried on about her other matters she needed to tend to. The price was clearly marked on the piece, which was nice as I was not necessarily in the mood for haggling.
It was about 5" in diameter and labeled as a ruffled edge Fenton glass.
One of the remarks she made to me was in surprise that the piece was priced so well. She seemed taken aback at the $18 tag. I was comfortable with the pricing and she tucked it away while I finished looking.
There were many other pieces I was particularly interested in, but after waiting nearly 15 minutes for her to cater to the same customer (whom also purchased a piece at a similar price point) I then watched the owner walk past me without regard while she took her lunch to the back and decided to phone a friend to discuss her medical issues.
As I navigated the tightly cluttered crannies to track her down so that I may pay for the single piece she did in fact have time to discuss, I was eventually graced with her presence.
Not only did she continue her conversation on the telephone with her friend, she had the audacity to ask for me to pay $20 instead of the $18 clearly marked on the piece.
Dumbfounded at all that had transpired in the 30 minutes since I stopped, I handed her a $20 and bid her good day.
Of all the dozens of antique resalers to stop in and around the MS Gulf Coast, this one may have that particular piece you are in search of, just don't expect your visit to be completed with even an ounce of Mississippi hospitality. read more