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Eve
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Monday, November 16, 2009

TS finds

Hi prim girls, 
For several weeks, I was in various TS and GW and returned to my home with nothing in my hands. They had good items, but not in my style or not in my budget. I don't know what happen ultimately but the prices in TS and GW are too high, sometimes like pieces completely new. Do you observed the same in yours?? Well, I want to show you the my last findings. Few weeks ago, I was in the Salvation Army and founded two crocks like this (#5),  one was in mint condition for $100 and another had hair lines and cracks for $75. Do you believed those prices for a TS?, I think they are prices that I will found in an antique store but not for a TS. Well, I love the crocks but  they are above my budget.  I am waiting some weeks and returned to the store this week, and look what I founded the crock in mint condition for $25.  Now, here is it in my home.


 Also, this weekend in the GW I founded two wooden bowls for $2.00/pair. They need a prim makeover so soon, but are in good condition.


More bowls that I founded last week in other TS for $3/set. ( 5 pieces)


Old rug beater for $1.50.

This basket for 50 cents.


Wooden Santa ( in the middle) for $1, others are 50 cents ea. ( Sorry, this picture is too bright). Love the wooden Santa it looks old and is in mint condition.


This wool runner for $2.00. I think is perfect for Christmas.




Iron reindeer for $1.29.



Pineapple lamp for $2.


Bye, bye and see you soon,
 Evelyn







17 comments:

  1. Some great finds, and yes, the thrifts are getting ridiculous with pricing, I get better deals at our consignments. I hit them on dollar days now and/or wait for mark downs. I also find the salvation charges high on something stupid and for a buck, I get an antique, they really need someone who knows how to price;)

    Debbie

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  2. The crock is super!
    I have noticed that some thrift stores have increased their prices for...to me..the strangests of things. I guess this makes it all the more exciting when we do find a bargain!
    Thanks so much for sharing your finds. :)

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  3. The GW's in my area are the same way. Department store prices on everything. One day they had a leather couch and chair for over $1,000. Wow was all I could say. Glad you finally got your crock and at a price you thought was reasonable. My favs are the wool runner and the pineapple. You did good for yourself.
    Enjoy your week Evelyn,
    AMY

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  4. Evelyn, You hit the jackpot! Great Crock! I would have picked it up too! I don't very often see those in our TS's. Your other items are wonderful too! You lucky girl! Some think I am crazy going as often as I do, but many times I leave with nothing. You don't find the treasures if you don't haunt the place! Have fun with them.
    Jayne

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  5. Great items!! Wish I could find a store like that around me!

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  6. Wow, you got some great stuff there! I love
    the pineapple lamp, first time I have seen
    one! The bowls were a good deal!

    Bear Hugs~Karen

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  7. Yes prices have gotten crazy in the TS here too! I used to get some nice things from our Human for Humanity REstore but the prices have just got out of hand! Love all your finds, i really like that runner!

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  8. I totally agree on the prices at TS's and Goodwill. You might as well go find 'em new for the same price. They would make alot more $$$ if they would sell at a resonable price!
    My Goodwill had a beatiful cabinet all ready prim'd but they wanted $299.00 for it ! You did get a good price on the crock and it looks perfect with your tree in it.
    Prim Huggs n Blessins
    Teresa Jo

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  9. Great finds!! Love the wood bowls and that crock is awesome. You have been lucky when it comes to shopping there at the TS. I passed up so many stores this weekend because I didn't have the extra money and all I have thought about since then was "Oh, you wonder what goodies they had in there." Probably a good thing I didn't stop because then I would have been disappointed leaving stuff behind (lol).

    ~Lisa

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  10. what great finds!!! I have noticed prices have gone up. It is almost like they know we are coming that day and that is what we really want to buy- hee hee. Enjoy them, Kim the prim schoolmarm

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  11. You have some wonderful finds there! Love that crock!

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  12. Wow you hit the jackpot! Love the pineapple lamp how neat and the Santa is just as neat:)
    Rondell

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  13. I have to agree with you on the prices at our local GW. I think they're high too.
    You found some great items though and that crock was a deal at $25.00! Woohoo for you!
    Hugs~ Birgit

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  14. Awesome finds!! I am in Canada, and have always found GW to be overpriced. My sister laughed at me once for saying that, but for those who shop there, they know it to be true!! :)

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  15. Great finds! I really would love an old crock like that too..but you are right, always so expensive...glad you finally found yours at a decent price!

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  16. Great finds!! I agree, the TS prices here in Canada are crazy at times.. and this stuff is all donated.. sooo.. anyway, have fun with the bowls! :)

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