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AntiqueMalls.com Will Be Shut Down for an Extended Period of Time

We will be shutting down the AntiqueMalls.com website for an extended period of time. We love the site, but it is unfortunately costing more to run than it is making. We'll need to re-launch in the future with a different business model in order to keep it viable for the years to come.

We just finished renovations on the Vintage Software office building!

The lower section of the building underwent a complete renovation. The Vintage Software offices were expanded to the old Print Zone store front by tying the upstairs to the downstairs of the building. Renovations included a new customer support loft area and additional eight offices were added. The original pine wood floors were discovered under the old carpet. They were refinished and stained. A new kitchen was added for the downstairs along with two new bathrooms. The other storefront was remodeled and updated and is now home to the Cape County History Center! During renovations the original 1800s freight elevator was converted into a museum exhibit. The entire face of the building was removed, and the building was converted back to the high window front from the original design.

2015 Summer Programming Internship

Vintage Software is pleased to announce new internship opportunities for Summer 2015. Are you up for it? WHO are we looking for? The candidate must have a solid fundamental understanding of computer science and programming, but not necessarily in the technologies and languages that we use. Our interview process has a strong emphasis on mathematical and programming skills. Typically we only take on juniors, seniors, and recent grads but we have made exceptions before if the person really knows his or her stuff. WHAT is it? Vintage is a great place to work. We are run by geeks and strive to create the best products with the latest technologies. Our paid internship program is a little unconventional. It's really an 8 week training course. At Vintage Software, our main focus is on creating enterprise, large scale websites. We have a team of programmers all specializing in every area of software development from design, front end, back end, database, testing, and everything in between...

Fall 2014 Programming Internship

We are pleased to announce the availability of a new internship opportunity for Fall 2014. Are you up for it? Here’s what we’re looking for: Strong Problem Solving Skills Intelligence Good Work Ethic Web Skills (HTML experience) Plays Well With Others Willing to be taught Communication Skills. Vintage is a great place to work. You’ll get to contribute to projects that are seen by hundreds of thousands of people on a monthly basis. You’ll be exposed to the full software process (design, coding, testing, etc.).What’s the Pay? We pay $10 an hour. It is also possible you’ll be offered a full time job after the internship (that pays more than 10 bucks an hour). Prove yourself to be a smart, friendly, hard worker and you’ll be a shoo-in with a foot in the door. Interested? Send an e-mail to jobs@VintageSoftware.com and send the following info: [Your Name, Internship] in the Subject line Resume [Including school information + GPA] Favorite Programming Class, An example program, or site you have created Favorite Programming Language

Two Part Time Customer Service Positions

Update: We have filled all positions. Thank you to everyone that applied! Update 5/14: We have filled these two positions (and actually one other based on the amazing set of applicants).Update 4/23: Position Days and Times Updated Below. We are looking to hire two people for some new customer service positions (we're expanding)! We need someone that loves speaking with people and knows their way around a computer. No, we don't need you to be able to fix computers per se, but we do need you to be able to help people that sometimes don't know a whole lot about them. We currently have three web sites that we own and support: EstateSales.NET, AntiqueMalls,com, and EarlyBirds.com. Here are a few details about the job description and requirements: Answering the Phone - We need someone that is personable, empathetic, and a problem solver that can help people when they call us. Answering Emails - In addition to the above, we need someone that can write well and provide responses that will help people when they e-mail. Spelling and grammar are extremely important...

Two Full Time Customer Support Positions Available

New Customer Service Position Available

Update: Position Has Been Filled We are looking to hire for one of our customer service positions! We need someone that loves speaking with people and knows their way around a computer. No, we don't need you to be able to fix computers per se, but we do need you to be able to help people that sometimes don't know a whole lot about them. Here are a few details about the job description and requirements: Answering the Phone - We need someone that is personable, empathetic and a problem solver that can help people when they call us. Answering Emails - In addition to the above, we need someone that can write well and provide responses that will help people when they e-mail. Tagging Pictures - Several of our sites have (or will have) search capabilities. We will describe what's in a picture to help improve search results. Help Out Where Needed - We may need you to help us test new features or run an errand or post to our Facebook page or do some research on the web for us. The point is that we need someone that is willing to go the extra mile...

Three New Customer Service Positions

Update: Position Has Been Filled We are looking to hire for three new customer service positions! We need someone that loves speaking with people and knows their way around a computer. No, we don't need you to be able to fix computers per se, but we do need you to be able to help people that sometimes don't know a whole lot about them. Here are a few details about the job description and requirements: Answering the Phone - We need someone that is personable, empathetic and a problem solver that can help people when they call us. Answering Emails - In addition to the above, we need someone that can write well and provide responses that will help people when they e-mail. Tagging Pictures - Several of our sites have (or will have) search capabilities. We will describe what's in a picture to help improve search results. Help Out Where Needed - We may need you to help us test new features or run an errand or post to our Facebook page or do some research on the web for us. The point is that we need someone that is willing to go the extra mile...

Software Developer Position

Update: Position Has Been Filled. We are looking for a well rounded C# developer to help our Jackson, MO based internet company. We run several web sites that we own (in other words, we don't usually do work for outside clients). In addition to adding new features to our current sites, we have many other sites that need to be designed and developed. This job will give a lot of experience with the many aspects of running a large web site. A lot of attention will need to be paid to performance and scalability. Experience developing for a large web site is strongly desired. Experience writing web apps is required. Our sites received over 17 million page views in the last 30 days, so the work you will be doing will be seen my hundreds of thousands of people. Skills Needed C# ASP.NET HTML/CSS JavaScript TSQL (SQL Server)That's it! Most development is done in C# so a strong background with C# is greatly desired. Benefits Competitive Salary Vacation Time Health Benefits Retirement Benefits Free Drinks in the Fridge (not the happy hour kind...sorry!) An all around great place to work...

Summer 2012 Internship

Update: Position Has Been Filled. We are pleased to announce the availability of a new internship opportunity for Summer 2012. Are you up for it? Here’s what we’re looking for: Strong Problem Solving Skills Intelligence Hard Worker Web Skills (some sort of HTML experience) Plays Well With Others Knows How To Both Give and Take a Compliment Someone Who Knows They Don’t Know Everything! Great Communication Skills. Vintage is a great place to work. You’ll get to contribute to projects that are seen by hundreds of thousands of people on a monthly basis. You’ll be exposed to the full software process (design, coding, testing, etc.).What’s the Pay? We pay $10 an hour. It is possible you’ll be offered a job after the summer. It is also possible you’ll be offered a full time job after you graduate (that pays more than 10 bucks an hour). Prove yourself to be a smart, friendly, hard worker and you’ll be a shoo-in with a foot in the door. Interested? Send an e-mail to jobs@VintageSoftware...

HTML Guru Needed

Update: Position Has Been Filled We have a full time position open for our resident HTML Guru. What does this mean? We need someone that knows HTML and CSS inside and out. Here are the job responsibilities along with the benefits: Responsibilities Set up small 5 to 10 page web sites for customers using our internal Content Management System (CMS) Help companies use our CMS Help our C# developers when they need help figuring out display issues (HTML or CSS problems usually) Testing. We have several internal web sites that we own and develop for (EstateSales.NET, AntiqueMalls.com, EarlyBirds.com, etc). We update these sites about every 3 weeks. We do internal usability testing before each release. Skills Needed HTML (Deep understanding) CSS (Deep understanding) SEO (Basic skills) Good Communication Skills (written and verbal) Benefits Competitive Salary Vacation Time Health Benefits Retirement Benefits Free Drinks in the Fridge (not the happy hour kind...sorry!) An all around great place to work! Our goal is to make this a job that you brag about to your family and friends...

Software Engineer Position

Update: Position Has Been Filled. We are looking for a well rounded C# developer to help our Jackson, MO based internet company. We run several web sites that we own (in other words, we don't usually do work for outside clients). In addition to adding new features to our current sites, we have many other sites that need to be designed and developed. This job will give a lot of experience with the many aspects of running a large web site. A lot of attention will need to be paid to performance and scalability. Experience developing for a large web site is strongly desired. Experience writing web apps is required. Our sites received over 17 million page views in the last 30 days, so the work you will be doing will be seen my hundreds of thousands of people. Skills Needed Ability to Design Software Systems C# ASP.NET HTML/CSS JavaScript TSQL (SQL Server)That's it! Most development is done in C# so a strong background with C# is greatly desired. Benefits Competitive Salary Vacation Time Health Benefits Retirement Benefits Free Drinks in the Fridge (not the happy hour kind...sorry...

Two New Positions - Customer Support

Update: Positions Have Been Filled We are looking to hire for two new customer service positions! We need someone that loves speaking with people and knows their way around a computer. No, we don't need you to be able to fix computers per se, but we do need you to be able to help people that sometimes don't know a whole lot about them. Here are a few details about the job description and requirements: Answering the Phone - We need someone that is personable, empathetic and a problem solver that can help people when they call us. Answering Emails - In addition to the above, we need someone that can write well and provide responses that will help people when they e-mail. Tagging Pictures - Several of our sites have (or will have) search capabilities. We will describe what's in a picture to help improve search results. Help Out Where Needed - We may need you to help us test new features or run an errand or post to our Facebook page or do some research on the web for us. The point is that we need someone that is willing to go the extra mile...

Now Hiring for Customer Service Position

Update: Position Has Been Filled. We are looking to hire a new customer service person! We need someone that loves speaking with people and knows their way around a computer. No, we don't need you to be able to fix computers per se, but we do need you to be able to help people that sometimes don't know a whole lot about them. Here are a few details about the job description and requirements: Answering the Phone - We need someone that is personable, empathetic and a problem solver that can help people when they call us. Answering Emails - In addition to the above, we need someone that can write well and provide responses that will help people when they e-mail. Help Out Where Needed - We may need you to help us test new features or run an errand or post to our Facebook page or do some research on the web for us. The point is that we need someone that is willing to go the extra mile. Full-Time - This is a full time only position for our office in Jackson, MO. The hours are 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday. Interested…

Moved Into Our New Office

It's Finished! Well, almost. In true McQuade fashion, there are a few small things that probably won't get finished. It isn't a true project if you don't leave something undone at the end right? We moved into an old building in downtown Jackson, MO that was built in 1908. We have to stick with the Vintage theme, so nothing new is allowed! Here's a picture of the outside of the building. We removed some paint off the exposed brick in the back two offices (what a mess) and did some other various "sprucing up." I think it turned out nice. By the way, a big thanks goes to my dad (Dan McQuade) and Nate for all the hard work on the building. It would not have turned out so nice without you all.

Antique Mall Management Software

If you are running an antique mall and need antique mall management software, please contact us so we can contact you when a beta version of our software is available.

We’re Hiring - Are You Looking?

Update: Position Has Been Filled. We are looking for a well rounded .NET developer to help our small internet company. We are a family run business that is growing more and more each year. We run a very large web site for estate sale companies and estate sale "goers" (between 4 and 5 million page views a month). In addition to adding new features to our current site, we have several other web sites that need to be designed and developed. This job will give lots of experience with the many aspects of running a large web site. A lot of attention will need to be paid to SQL and ways to improve the performance of the database. Experience developing for a large web site is desired but not required. Experience writing and tuning SQL queries is required. Experience writing web apps is required. The ideal candidate should have the following skillset: C# VB.NET ASP.NET SQL HTML/CSS JavaScript That's it! The only reason VB.NET is listed is because we have some old code in VB.NET that will at some point be rewritten into C#...

A Little Something from Google

So, we've been advertising EstateSales.NET on Google for quite some time (since 2002). At the end of last year, Google sent us a cookbook and an apron as a thank you. We all thought it was kind of neat. Courtney wears it from time-to-time. I caught her with it on tonight and took a pic with my phone. Sorry for the bad picture quality.

Cartwright Estate Sales

t is really simple, but I really like the template Cartwright Estate Sales chose. It is clean and there is nothing to distract you.

Fruitland Community Church Website

Nate took Fruitland Community Church's web site and gave it a great new look based on a template at FreeCSSTemplates.org. It is exciting to see how a new look can liven up a site's existing content.

Comin Around Again

Sheri Hall at Comin Around Again has a new site based on a template from FreeCSSTemplates.org. We did a little custom work on this one so that when she uploads images to her online consignment page, it automatically resizes the image and links up the thumbnail, etc. The design uses a non-fixed width which makes the site look pretty good no matter what size screen you have.

Candy Estate Sales

Candy's Estate Sales is another great example of a web site we completed at a low price that looks great because of FreeCSSTemplates.org.

Potpourri Estate Sales - Conversion

We can't take credit for the awesome design on this one. Mary at Potpourri Estate Sales wanted us to host this site and make it easier to update. We took her current design and made it into a BlogEngine site so that she could easily update the content of the pages if she wants to.

Cherie’s Estate Sales

The web site for Cherie's Estate Sales is now online. We used a template that Cherie chose from FreeCSSTemplates.org. I think it came out real nice!

New Face at Vintage Software

I would like to welcome Nathan Kilbourn to our team. Of course I say "Team" loosely since this is a family run business and Nate is the first non-family member. I am looking forward to having some help on the development front. Nate will be helping with many tasks. One of the first things we will begin work on are some web sites for EstateSales.NET clients. I'll do my best to post some of those as they come along. In the meantime, take a second and welcome Nate!

New Office Space

Well we've finally moved out of the home office into a nice office space. We are in the Strickland Building on Main Street in Jackson, MO. It is real nice, but I can tell that I'm going to have a problem avoiding the Lil' Miss Muffin & Stuff Café above us.