SHARON LYNN BEAR can't be dissuaded by the price of gas, the time it takes to unearth the perfect piece or the disappointment of ending a shopping excursion empty-handed. Whether the Irvine resident is browsing for a 19th century vase or a vintage Italian footed bowl, her venue of choice isn't EBay or Craigslist but the old-fashioned storefront overflowing with antiques.
Antique shops moving online - Los Angeles Times