I went to an antique show this past weekend.  They had three cedar chests.
Did you purchase any of the chests?  I've been reading about how some cedar chests pose different dangers to owners.
No, the prices were not good.  What types of dangers do you mean?
Apparently some antique cedar chests have locks on them that can stick and be difficult to open, thereby leading to suffocation if a child or animal were accidentally trapped inside.
Yes, that is true.  That is why I don't buy any with locks.  I love the way they make blankets and clothes smell. 
Cedar is a delightful scent.  Does the scent remain regardless of chest age, or do you find that you need to refresh the scent from time to time?
I have a chest that was stored in my grandmother's attic when I was a child.  It is really old.  I've had it for about ten years and it still makes my blankets smell nice.
Have you ever tried to sell a cedar chest?  I hear they can bring in quite the profit if it is in good condition.  Some chest bring in thousands of dollars!
I haven't ever tried to sell one.  I've always been in the buyer's market.  The ones I like are really expensive so I am always on the look out for a great deal.
Have you checked out the local consignment shops to see if they have any cedar chests?
There are several consignment shops here.  I've made friends with the owners and they let me know when they get any in.  I have 5 so far.  I would like at least two more.
Have you ever considered building a cedar chest from scratch?
I am not very handy.  I don't think I could do that.  I could try to commission one though.
There's some great plans online, should you ever be up for the challenge.  You could even start small and make a smaller chest while you build up your skills.  Seems to be rather inexpensive to do too.
That is a really good idea.  I will check into the tools that I need.  I would be proud if I could create something I love.
It seems like you would only need cedar planks, screws or nails, screwdriver, and a hammer.
When I get into a hobby, I always want the best accessories.  I would definitely want some nice saws and other woodworking tools.  I would love to be able to make the fronts of the chests match some of my other antiques.
If you started getting into creating custom chests, perhaps you could even have a booth at a local craft fair!  I know I'm getting a bit ahead of myself here, but it would be a great way for you to make some extra money, which could then be put into buying some more of those high-end chests that you like to collect.
That is a fantastic idea!  I have some friends that have made a lot of money doing things like this - incorporating their hobbies into a business.
I also know a few friends who have turned hobbies into side businesses...some of my friends run shops on Etsy.  Have you ever shopped on that site?  There are some very creative items from some very talented individuals.
Yes, I have been able to purchase antiquish items to go with my furniture.  I purchased some lace antimacassars that I put on the backs of my old couches..  
I'm not familiar with antimacassars...what are these?  Are they decorative or functional?  Are they only made out of lace?
They are cloths that people used to put on the arms and backs of furniture to protect them from dirt and oils.  They make the furniture last longer.  You would see these in homes in the 1800s/early 1900s. 
Sounds interesting.  I'm not sure this would be my style though...I'm not into vintage designs that much.  Are there any other ways to help furniture last longer?
I would think that it would be easier nowadays to make it last longer, since people bathe more and wash their clothes more often.  
Thank goodness for that!  I've read that sometimes direct sunlight and/or humidity can affect the quality of a furniture piece.
You're right about that!  I had a set of matching furniture.  The couch that was in the sunlight was faded after a decade.  The loveseat looked darker.
Is there anyway to reverse sun damage from furniture?