The mega-chain began in 1971 as one store in downtown Seattle. Three friends invested $1350 each of their own money. Imagine that return! (Credit: Getty Images)
I also started my business – Haupt Antiek Market from my garage. We have now been in business for 8 years. We own our own building and have achieved a national following. We are open one weekend a month (Thur-Sun) for “Event Shopping”. We sell vintage and antique items for your home and garden. We also offer workshops, tours to Europe for Flea Market shopping and great design ideas. We just embraced using a QR Code so people can scan the code with their smart phone and go directly to our website.