A Unique Shopping Experience
Treasure Hunters, Collectors, Resellers, Shop Owners, and Booth Renters, – you are in the right place!
Sell Your Finds For More – With Less Hassle
You get more time for collecting; Then Is Now handles the rest. We use tech-driven marketing, immersive and interactive display techniques, and professional salesmanship so your pieces earn what they are truly worth.
More Time to Curate (Less Time Selling)
We handle styling, pricing, customer interaction, marketing, and fulfillment — so you don’t have to be on-site or ship anything.
No Booth Setup or Staffing
We don’t rent booths. All inventory is presented as luxury goods and integrated into rooms styled like those in a home, each in a different popular design style – no setup, teardown, upkeep, or coverage needed. The largest room shows inspiring options for displaying specific collections!
Boosted Credibility and Brand Awareness
We showcase you and your items with QR codes that can link to your site, story, or socials — and we actively promote our vendors as part of our brand narrative. Because we’re based in Frankenmuth, Michigan – a destination visited by millions each year – your work gets seen not only by passionate collectors and locals, but also by a steady stream of tourists eager to discover unique, meaningful pieces and places.
You Might Be a Fit If…
- You are based in Michigan and are looking for a passive income stream
- You’re tired of hauling your collections around, selling on-line, marketing, or selling for less at auctions
- You believe your collection deserves to be seen and appreciated by a wider audience
- You’re ready to sell to a higher-end customer who wants to creatively display their collections
- You have your own social media – especially videos – we can link to for marketing both businesses and key items on display
Ready to Sell More — and Work Less?
We are accepting a limited number of dealers per category to maintain quality and avoid oversaturation.
Apply now to be considered for our initial intake.
❓ FAQ SECTION
Q: How much does it cost to be part of Then Is Now?
A: We work with a wide range of contributors—from large-scale makers and collectors to individual artists with a handful of pieces. Our pricing is flexible and based on what you’re bringing to the table. Reach out to discuss the best plan for you.
Q: Do I need to restock every week?
A: Not at all. We communicate when restocking is needed and work with your schedule. You will instantly know when an item sells and whether it needs to be replaced. Find something great or a large collection? Let us know and we may be able to display it immediately.
Q: Can I be featured in your marketing?
A: Absolutely. We love highlighting makers and pickers in our videos, QR tags, and social content.
Q: What if I sell online or at my own shop already?
A: Great! We’ll promote your links via QR code in-store and send traffic your way.
Q: Won’t I miss out on seeing the joy my item brought to the buyer?
A: Actually, no. During every purchase we let the buyer know who you are, how to reach you, and where you are located (if you have a store or a booth or an on-line business) via QR codes and strongly encourage the biggest fans of your contributions to seek you out.
About Us
We bring decades of real-world experience to the table, combining creative vision with proven business know-how.
- Over 20 years of online selling experience in vintage, antiques, and collectibles
- Lifelong curators with an eye for rarity, authenticity, and conversation-starting design
- A professional salesperson and stylist with 25+ years in retail sales, visual merchandising, and showroom design
- Decades of business management experience with top national and international retailers
- A University of Michigan Film, TV & Media graduate shaping our storytelling and content
- A professional software developer building our digital backbone – from QR code storytelling to online inventory systems
Apply Now — Let’s Build Something Beautiful Together
Then Is Now 