Many of us sheddies can confess (unashamedly, of course) that we are collectors of things that most people don’t see any value in or are unable to fix and repair, and that’s where we come in.
On weekends, we can be found at recycle stores, thrift shops, auction houses, swap meets, and locations only known by those enthusiastic. But is this all about to change? Is there a new breed of collector waiting to pounce on our little slice of paradise? There is, and I can prove it.
Recently, I popped my head around the door of The Flipside in Sydenham, Christchurch, and I was reliably informed this little piece of the city has recently attracted some small boutique businesses: cafés, breweries, gastro pubs, vintage fashion stores, and the like.…
