subject: Finding Vintage Chinese Wind Chimes [print this page] If you look in home improvement stores or peruse the web you will find many different contemporary Chinese wind chimes available for purchase. Chinese wind chimes are currently all the rage which is why they come in all kinds of colors, shapes and sizes and can be made out of a variety of materials. When it comes to wind chimes, almost everybody can find something that they like. However some people simply don't want anything that looks modern. Instead they would love to get their hands on vintage Chinese wind chimes, often for nostalgic reasons. Perhaps they remember that when they were young an elderly relative used to have remarkable Chinese wind chimes that made an exquisite sound if there was even the slightest breeze and have been longing for something similar. Unfortunately authentic vintage wind chimes are often very fragile and break quite easily, which is why they are so difficult to find now. Keep Your Eyes Open There are lots of places where you may be fortunate enough to come across some vintage Chinese wind chimes. If you keep your eyes peeled you may notice some for sale at a flea market, antique store, thrift shop or yard sale. You never know when and where you will stumble upon some vintage Chinese wind chimes that nobody else seems to want, and you may be able to barter for an excellent price. Of course you will need to be patient since it may take months of searching before you hit upon something you like. Bear in mind that you are not the only person who is searching for old fashioned wind chimes. Use the Internet It is sometimes possible to find vintage Chinese wind chimes with a shopping search engine that deals in second hand goods. There are numerous sites you can use, but make sure you use the right keywords in order to increase your chances. Often it is possible to discover a great bargain for less than twenty dollars. Even if you don't find exactly what you are looking for you may notice some chimes that are equally as pretty. If you are unable to find any vintage Chinese wind chimes you like then your only other option is to purchase something which is contemporary but looks like an antique. You can do this by reading bamboo or glass Chinese wind chime reviews online and looking at pictures to see which designs look the most authentic. Alternatively you can look in furniture and home improvement stores to see if they have anything that looks vintage but isn't. Meanwhile continue to look for vintage Chinese wind chimes that really are old. You are bound to find something sooner or later if only you are tenacious enough.
