The founders of Goodies and Family, Christophe and Virginia Matuszak, along with their children Hugo and Lena, moved to the United States from France to bask in the glory of the beautiful West Coast.

Christophe and Virginia started their journey in 1999 when they took their first trip to the West Coast. On this trip they visited Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Monument Valley, and San Francisco. They enjoyed the beauty of the famous landmarks while collecting “goodies” from swap meets, garage sales and antique stores along their journey. This experience left them with a yearning for more so they set up subsequent trips to visit the United States.

Since 1999 Goodies and Family have visited over 40 states where they have found a variety of old automobile items, and items reflecting good ol’ American heritage and folklore. Their trips to the West Coast became so prosperous that they bought a home in California where they can display the many treasures that they have found. They have also designed a website where they sell and showcase the many unique items that they purchase.

Christophe is a “regular” buyer at the Pomona Swap Meets.  He and his clan attend every event hunting for the perfect item to feature on his website. Check Goodies and Family out at www.goodiesandfamily.com and stay tuned to Pomona Swap Meet’s blog for articles featuring their adventures.