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Are antique dealers actually preserving history or just making it unaffordable for normal people?
With the cost of living crisis pushing vintage furniture and collectibles out of reach for many, the role of antique dealers in democratizing or gatekeeping history is under scrutiny. Cast your vote on whether they are curators or capitalists.
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