They also suggested ''dickering'' over the purchase price because seasoned collectors don't expect to buy an item at the sticker price. Impulse buying does occur, however. Cold Spring Serious buyers and weekend browsers enjoy spending time antiquing in Cold Spring, N.Y. where there are more than 100 dealers, many located on Main Street in the heart of the old-fashioned village on the Hudson River. Many Cold Spring dealers find being located in a historic area where George Washington fought during the Revolutionary War enhances the antiquing experience for browsers and acts almost like a magnet for antiquers. Sponsored by the Chamber of Commerce, annual antique shows are held in May and October.
Locator maps are available in areas where there is a concentration of antique shops.