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The 3rd annual Pickin’ in the Corner brought out all kinds of shoppers to browse down Main Street in Moncks Corner. There were experts in antiques, beginners, treasure hunters and bargain shoppers.

There was an array of items to choose from; some new and some used. Some people came out to scan what was being offered to pass the time while pushing the stroller. Others, though, are full-fledged “stuff” addicts. They love hunting for something unique, that hidden gem no one else can see sparkle.

It excites the senses for those like Jamie Harris, who is also known as the Lowcountry Commoner. Harris notes she is usually a customer at such events, but is now beginning to sell her wares; it’s a budding business idea. She set up a booth in Moncks Corner, it’s her first time. She also sells on eBay and Instagram. Her goal over the next five years is to open a hybrid bookstore and antique shop.

“Basically, I love things. I cannot stop going to thrift stores, picking things up, and giving them as gifts. This summer, I realized I have too many things, so I’m starting this now as a side-hustle,” she said while keeping a side-eye on her booth for customers. “For Moncks Corner, this is great. The weather is perfect, and everyone is really nice and sweet. I think it’s a good mix of antiques and crafts, food and knick-knacks. It’s been great.”

The event on Saturday, Nov. 15, also hosts longtime sellers and buyers of thrifts and antiques. One of those is the owner of Collectors Corner Antiques on Main Street in Moncks Corner. The town partnered with the shop for the picking event. James “Bubba” Elliot and his wife took over the store in 2020.

“We moved forward and jumped into it,” Elliot said. “It’s really caught good traction just getting out there, making the connections with people, and finding the stuff, and you have to adapt. A lot of people aren’t into antiques. You have to find out what they want. Antiques aren’t dead. People now like buying an antique and building around it. People don’t fill their houses with it anymore. We go and look for this stuff because we don’t want it to die.”

James said, while standing out front of his store, that they work to find the good stuff. But events like Pickin’ in the Corner are a win-win for them; they get to network with others and also make some sales.

“This is major for the community,” he said. “We want to promote our store and let people see what we’ve got, and it’s helped to educate people, and the stories behind stuff are great. It really churns people’s interest.”