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The Buck Stops Here

Jay and Melanie Thomas
Collectibles

Semi-retirement reveals unexpected surprises

By Melanie Carnation Thomas
The regular population of the tiny town of Round Top, Texas, is 90. Photos courtesy Melanie Carnation Thomas
Antiques

Round Top: Enjoy the controlled chaos of this mega-antique fair

By Melanie Carnation Thomas
The place where Melanie Carnation Thomas putting her picking efforts to the test.
Collectibles

To Pick or Not to Pick: That is the question

By Melanie Carnation Thomas
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Collectibles

Mishaps, misadventures and mayhem on the road

By Melanie Carnation Thomas
Arsenal of the Alleghenys, the Gettysburg-based business Melanie Thomas runs with her husband, Jay.
Collectibles

Ups and downs of working with “The Man”

By Melanie Carnation Thomas
house rules
Antiques

Rules of the house rankle some customers

By Melanie Carnation Thomas
Collectibles

The Buck Stops Here: Stories of favorite customers have a familiar ring

By Melanie Carnation Thomas
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Antiques

The Buck Stops Here: Experience teaches to vet the venue, then book

By Melanie Carnation Thomas