Brady Hart Antique Market may have something for everyone By Joan Hansen Irvine World News Merchant Terry Peck from Palm Springs examines her jewerly with a customer at the Antique Market at Irvine Valley College. Whether you are a collector, an investor, a people watcher or a stroller, a charmed day can be found at the Groves Antique Market held at the Irvine Valley College campus this Sunday. For four years, Irvine residents Boni Schnell and Brady Hart have managed a blossoming bustle of vintage vendors and the customers they draw in. Schnell said the market has developed into a community event that draws antique enthusiasts from all over the country. It attracts people from all facets of life.
People come from church or go out to breakfast and then stop in.
The monthly market has grown slowly over the years, but Schnell and Hart work to keep up the quality of collectibles at a premium. They keep in close contact with the merchants and monitor the quality of merchandise, Hart said. The vendors run the gamut of antique passion for their collectibles. Some want to make a profit and some just want to share their passion. The antique market is a second job for both owners, but they say some vendors can make a living at their passion.