Huntleigh Price
Huntleigh Price was Born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Los Angeles, California She attended school on the East Coast, attending private school in Massachusetts and college in Washington D.C..at Mount Vernon College. Returning to Los Angeles after college to start a business. She recalls where her love of antiques and all things collectible began. "Buying an Oster Blender at a yard sale, I was so excited and immediately was attracted to the shiny chrome and unique design."
As a youth I was constantly surrounded by the arts; music, film and fine art . It would only seem natural that her loves would include all of these influences and much more. I started wearing vintage clothes once I got to high school, and was finding great Bowling and Hawaiian shirts as early as age 14. We would go to all the thrift stores and cherry pick the racks, and then we would sport our finds at Ska Band concerts.
Vintage clothes were only the beginning, I was always attracted to the Art Deco era, maybe it was from all the great landmark buildings and theatres in Los Angeles. We went to the movies every week in Hollywood. I first started selling to the H
ollywood antiques stores and prop houses around the age of 24. It was a great time, the market was wide open, there was no internet or Ebay, it was all profit and no headaches. Selling to the prop houses really made me see that this was not just a weekend hobby but a bona fide business opportunity. Huntleigh first sold in a fixed location at the world famous Pasadena Rose Bowl and the Long Beach Flea Markets. It was always a lot of sweat equity, but I loved the
hunt and I loved the final sale. A win win as they say.
In terms of guidance and support I have always had great mentors. To name the three most influential: Chris Prentiss who now owns the Passages Rehabilitation Center in Malibu, California. I also had a great antiques, art and coin mentor Bob Venger of Los Angeles, California. My spiritual mentor was Dr. Havapola Ratanassara who has passed, but was superb for me and understanding the value of life and love.
In 1996 She opened her first store in Palm Springs California, it was called Sahara Vintage. Leaving Palm Springs for Minnesota in 1998, Huntleigh begins selling on Ebay in 1999 and shipped well over a thousand packages globally. In 2005 another retail establishment was opened in West Saint Paul, called Huntleigh Price Antiques. After closing the store, she went to private by appointment only business practices, and does a few big antique shows every year. Her services include buying and selling antiques, appraisal and Notary public services, estate consolidation and liquidation. There is also private consultation for family matters: including death, hoarding disorders, and personal downsizing.
Besides Huntleigh's love for antiques and collectibles, Huntleigh loves to fish which is evident through her articles, photos, and poetry! WomenAnglers is proud to have Huntleigh as part of our staff!