Object Lesson: Vintage Space Age Clocks
I’ve talked quite a bit about clocks on BackGarage, which is funny, because except for this Sony Dream Machine which I’ve owned since 1987, I don’t actually own any.
I think it’s because I keep seeing cool clocks on Flickr and design blogs and I want, want, want. But you know me: I hate to spend. So how do we bring these uber-fashionable retro timepieces into our homes without spending a fortune? As I do with any Object Lesson or What Is It? post, I’m here to school you.
And as always, it starts with keywords. Knowing what keywords to search for is paramount when looking out for bargains. Why? Because the more ways you have to search for something, the more search results you’ll find. The more results, the more potential bargains.
Here are some excellent keywords to use when searching for space age clocks (hyperlinks will perform the eBay search for you):
Of course not every clock made by these companies is space age or retro-chic, but when you search by these keywords (rather than generic terms like “retro” and “mid-century”) you find sellers who are more interested in the maker than the style. Which means you will be finding hidden style at lower prices.
And don’t forget: check out my (newly updated!) related post on How to Set Up eBay Alerts so you can save your search results and keep tabs on them without having to manually check every day.
Want more clocks on BackGarage? Check out these posts:
eBay Roundup: Vintage Clock Radios
What Is It?: Brionvega?
When it comes to a bargain, if you shop around and do your homework, you can find some good sales on good quality reliable clocks. If you are looking for clocks that keep time ,you can find good deals on clocks that will not rob your pocket book.