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Post by sisterbdsq on Jul 1, 2014 17:34:38 GMT
Thrifting finds as of late include a brand new Pink-A-Boo Scentsy warmer. Yeah it's for a baby girl, but we like it. LOL $5
I bought a couple gorgeous dresses for cheap and some great shirts for SO. Cutest Nine West mules with little daisies on them, too. They will look great with a bunch of retro outfits I have lined up for summer fun.
One Goodwill near us had a ton of brand new super fun T-shirts. Think stuff Sheldon wears. I thought SO was going to pee himself. Best $20 I've ever spent watching him flip through the rack and pick out stuff. My fave is the one that says, "Chicago. Home of the El train. Which is Spanish for "the train". He wore it to dinner with my dad (we're Mexican) and Dad loved it. I think watching them laugh and bond is worth any amount I spend.
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Post by mochi on Jul 1, 2014 17:37:53 GMT
One Goodwill near us had a ton of brand new super fun T-shirts. Think stuff Sheldon wears. I thought SO was going to pee himself. Best $20 I've ever spent watching him flip through the rack and pick out stuff. My fave is the one that says, "Chicago. Home of the El train. Which is Spanish for "the train". He wore it to dinner with my dad (we're Mexican) and Dad loved it. I think watching them laugh and bond is worth any amount I spend. Omg, cracking up over that shirt! Lol |
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Post by ten&rose on Jul 1, 2014 17:38:52 GMT
I found Columbia boots for D's at a yard sale for $2. They were dusty but hadn't been worn much.
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Post by triplejscrapper on Jul 1, 2014 17:48:37 GMT
I made out like a bandit this weekend. The first sale I hit was a retiring teacher-I got tons and tons of books for my sweet granddaughter, Emma. She had quite a collection of Bernstein Bear books and as those were my daughter's favorites-I snagged them all. She had a HUGE complete, illustrated collection of The Brothers Grimm. That one came home with me too.
Next sale was all Vera Bradley items and that lady was a retired Silpada distributor. I just had to stop looking and leave with my most favorite picks or I would have been broke!! I got several necklace and earrings sets for $5 each.
The last one was a outdoorsmans paradise. I got my youngest son a dove box, a fishing pole, another fishing pole with reel and tons of tackle. There was even a few lures that were the old wooden ones. |
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Post by The Birdhouse Lady on Jul 1, 2014 18:27:44 GMT
The best thing I have found this summer was a vintage bingo cage with wooden balls.
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Post by lovetodigi on Jul 1, 2014 19:47:22 GMT
Today was Senior Day at our Goodwill and my mother is here visiting. Do you know how hard it is to find (the right) short white haired woman in GW on Senior Day? Everyone looked like my Mom.  I found a Targus Computer case that looked new. It was $3.09 so with senior discount it was around $2.25. I also found a nice case that will hold my iPad, my Kindle PW, all the cords and more to use for traveling for about the same price. A pair of Clarks shoes that looked barely worn for $3.75. The find that made me the happiest was when I finally located my Mom. |
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Post by I-95 on Jul 1, 2014 19:55:53 GMT
Gypsy....you scored with that Navajo print!
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Post by Nicole in TX on Jul 1, 2014 20:12:02 GMT
Gypsy....you scored with that Navajo print! I am glad someone that could appreciate those textile treasures found them!  |
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Post by JoP on Jul 1, 2014 20:39:03 GMT
Gypsygirl would you mind sharing how to get the brown spots out of old linens please?
Many thanks
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Post by mimima on Jul 1, 2014 20:51:11 GMT
Oh wow, those nursery rhyme embroideries are wonderful!
Our neighborhood's garage sale was this weekend, I got two baking stones, a fetching brown denim skirt, and a North Face knock-off jacket - all for $8
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Post by grammanisi on Jul 1, 2014 20:52:32 GMT
Great finds, everyone! My daughter works at GW, normally she doesn't work weekends, but she had to Sunday. She went in early to shop around and see what goodies they put out on Saturday. She got me 30 Yankee Candle votives for $5.00(she gets 1/2 off)! She also got me a new, in the box, set of dog clippers. I have been wanting some for our shih tzu, Bayleigh.
I told her she needs to work weekends more often!
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Post by papersilly on Jul 1, 2014 21:00:07 GMT
The best thing I have found this summer was a vintage bingo cage with wooden balls.
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now that's a cool find!!
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Post by mimima on Jul 1, 2014 21:13:41 GMT
Thank you, Gypsygirl!
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Post by Minty118 on Jul 1, 2014 21:29:42 GMT
My 8 year old DS is recently gotten interested in Harry Potter. The other day at Goodwill, we found all seven books, hardcover and practically new, for $18. I also found a new, with tags, Columbia jacket for my DD for $2!
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Post by workingclassdog on Jul 1, 2014 21:51:40 GMT
I didn't find anything for myself, but did score a bunch of books for $2 for dd.. a teacher who was just trying to get rid of extra books. She let me pick as many as I wanted. DD just sat there and pulled a bunch out. I think we ended up with over 20 books. Also got 17 pieces of clothing for dd for $6, mostly jammies for next winter... and a few Justice tee shirts... and the four Twilight characters.. Edward, Bella, Alice and Jacob, about 5 inches tall, very nice ones.. but just for dd to play with, she loves those anything small like that. My other DD who is 17 and outgrew the Twilight phase got a kick out of them.
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Post by suzastampin on Jul 2, 2014 0:36:34 GMT
Gypsygirl would you mind sharing how to get the brown spots out of old linens please? Many thanks >>>>>>If the spots aren't too bad, I like to start with BIZ. I've only used the powdered, so cannot vouch for the new liquid version. I soak overnight, rinse in cool water and then wash. This usually gets most difficult stains out of regular clothes as well.<<<<<< I just wanted to say, be sure to draw your water and add your Biz before putting the linens in to soak. Why you ask? Because there could be some mineral in your water that doesn't like Biz. I had been given some antique lace tablecloths and the lady said to soak in Biz overnight. I dropped them in the washer, added water and Biz and the next morning they were brown! I was heartsick! I don't know what it was about our water, it's not brown, but something in it didn't combine well with something in the Biz. Two cases of peroxide later they were white again...Thankfully! Good lesson learned for me! Love your embroidered blocks, Gypsygirl. I have a quilt top done in red work like your pink ones. It has to be over 100 years old as it was given to my mom (who would be 95), by a couple of aunts who were older than my mom. My mom wasn't a quilter, so she sewed a dust ruffle to it and it was the spread on my bed when I was old enough to take care of it. My latest find find came off our local online garage sale FB group. It's a doll bunk bed. Looks hand made, thick wood with hearts cut in headboard and footboard. It needs some sanding and restaining. I'm going to make a couple of doll quilts for it and will resell it where I sell doll clothes. It was only $15. I thought it was a fair price, plus she held it an extra day for me to pick up. |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 2, 2014 0:37:17 GMT
I made out like a bandit this weekend. The first sale I hit was a retiring teacher-I got tons and tons of books for my sweet granddaughter, Emma. She had quite a collection of Bernstein Bear books and as those were my daughter's favorites-I snagged them all. She had a HUGE complete, illustrated collection of The Brothers Grimm. That one came home with me too.
Next sale was all Vera Bradley items and that lady was a retired Silpada distributor. I just had to stop looking and leave with my most favorite picks or I would have been broke!! I got several necklace and earrings sets for $5 each.
The last one was a outdoorsmans paradise. I got my youngest son a dove box, a fishing pole, another fishing pole with reel and tons of tackle. There was even a few lures that were the old wooden ones. You did make out like a bandit. You got great stuff. I'm a crazed reader, like my Vera Bradley, am crazy about Silpada and go bass fishing. I think a lot of the old lures are the best. Great job! |
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 2, 2014 0:39:12 GMT
I did a search and didn't see a thread for this subject yet. There were quite a few of us on the old board who loved to scavenge for great finds at garage sales and thrift stores. Hopefully most of them have made it over here! Yesterday I stopped by a rare Monday estate sale. The only reason I went was they mentioned quilts and fabrics. That's like waving the red cape in front of the bull!  Ended up spending more than I planned ($40 total), but so happy with my finds! Normally I list many of my finds on eBay, but all of these have just been added to my personal collection (much to DH's dismay ). I'll try to add some photos later today. - Set of 10 vintage embroidered quilt blocks - They are from a 1920's Butterick Transfer patterns of nursery rhymes. They have all been done in one shade of pink floss. I'm thinking a quilt top and alternate these with some of my vintage handkerchiefs. Like I need another project.....
- Most interesting find: a piece of hand printed linen fabric with an Indian design, about 2 yds and a border print. Turns out it was done by Bahah Zhonie (Frank Austin), a noted Navajo painter and textile designer! He was the initial designer of the Four Corners monument and has works displayed at the National Museum of the American Indian.
- A piece of vintage flannel (36" wide) that is a pretty blue with small red print, about 2 yds. I can see it backing a quilt at some point!
- Vintage linen tea towel with a cool retro graphics of blue coffee pots & cups. It looks unused. The blue is the same shade as my kitchen so it will look great in there.
So what has everyone else discovered this past week? Would love to hear about them!
You got some real treasures. I didn't get to go last weekend and won't be able to go this weekend. I'll have to get my thrills through you ladies.
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Post by gottapeanow on Jul 2, 2014 0:42:26 GMT
I went to Goodwill on Saturday but just grabbed four books. I. Must. Stop. Buying. Books....
I am only half joking!
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Post by eastcoastpea on Jul 2, 2014 0:44:43 GMT
It looks like I did something weird. It looks like my post is in my GypsyGirl quote. Sorry ladies.
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Post by candleangie on Jul 2, 2014 1:06:00 GMT
We're kind of re-doing our living room right now. We found a GREAT couch on craigslist for free..It's 9 feet wide from the insides of the arms...a little over 10 from the outside. Late 50's. :-) (Sorry 'bout the crappy photo....)  And THEN we found this cute little chair for $5 at the goodwill outlet store that works great with it!  They'll work even better together once I have a chance to reupholster them, and add the button tufting to the chair. :-) Now I just have to find a replacement for our Ikea tv stand.  |
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Post by tiggerpooh2380 on Jul 2, 2014 2:15:19 GMT
I went to a couple street sales with my Dh this weekend and we both ended up with something, I like when that happens! My Dh found brand new Hockey and Baseball cards, full sets still in the packaging from the 90s. They were 3 for $10, and when he bought one the person said he could get the next set for 4 for $10 if there were more he wanted.
I was able to pick up a brand new in the box Cuisinart ice cream /frozen yogurt/ sorbet maker for only $7.00!!
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Post by tara on Jul 2, 2014 2:30:05 GMT
Found a Juicy tote for .50. I'm 45 years old so I 'm not going to carry it but I couldn't pass it up for that price.
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Post by LilyRose on Jul 2, 2014 2:39:47 GMT
Found a Juicy tote for .50. I'm 45 years old so I 'm not going to carry it but I couldn't pass it up for that price. Life is short--if you like it, carry it! |
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Post by slicksister on Jul 2, 2014 3:09:59 GMT
The cowboy and I went to our favorite thrift store on Sunday. I was looking for a vintage suitcase to paint and a little book shelf. We came home with the cutest little side table to refinish for $8 and a sweet dresser to paint for $20. No vintage suitcase. No bookshelf. ha ha
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Post by candleangie on Jul 2, 2014 3:17:34 GMT
The cowboy and I went to our favorite thrift store on Sunday. I was looking for a vintage suitcase to paint and a little book shelf. We came home with the cutest little side table to refinish for $8 and a sweet dresser to paint for $20. No vintage suitcase. No bookshelf. ha ha LOL! That's always happening to me. My poor DH just rooooolls his eyes.  |
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Post by mochi on Jul 2, 2014 4:33:23 GMT
And THEN we found this cute little chair for $5 at the goodwill outlet store that works great with it! They'll work even better together once I have a chance to reupholster them, and add the button tufting to the chair. :-) I have never been to a GW outlet. What's that like? Please share pics of the couch and chair reupholstered. I would love to see that! Wish I had such skills, lol! |
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Post by Lexica on Jul 2, 2014 4:38:04 GMT
Looks like everyone got some great deals!. Those pink squares reminded me of something I picked up at a sale last October. There is a HUGE sale at this location once a year and I always come home with tons of stuff. These appear to be vintage iron-on images of some sort. I'll have to dig it out and see what I bought. I had a lot going on last year, so I just tucked the bag of goodies into the garage and haven't thought of them until just now seeing those squares. I vaguely remember a big bag of vintage lace too.
My purchase this week is another Craigslist find. Well, I don't have it yet, but I've bonded with the woman selling it and she agreed to hold it for me until after the 4th so I can make arrangements to pick it up. It is an 1800s French farm table that looks absolutely amazing. I will learn about the table's history when I go to get it. She is going through a divorce and the table doesn't work in her apartment. I melted when I saw the photos of it. It has unusual nails and worm holes, and the patina looks incredible. I haven't even seen it in person yet, but from the photos, it's gorgeous. She is happy that it is going to someone who appreciates it. It was funny, our lives matched up quite a bit. Both started collecting vintage at 18, both divorced husbands for affairs they had. Both love this table. I'll post a picture when it comes home.
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Post by candleangie on Jul 2, 2014 6:42:38 GMT
mochi It's kind of a crazy place! lol They dump everything into these enormous bins and sell it all by the pound. The furniture is all super low priced too. It's a pretty even split between things that didn't move through the stores fast enough, and items where their stock got out of hand and they needed to offload some of it. The upside is that you can find some great deals if you're willing to dig and it's a GREAT place to go if you're looking for a furniture project. The downside is that the bins are not the cleanest place and some of the shoppers are crazy aggressive about getting to the "good stuff" first. Lots of people shopping for resale/ebay/etc there.
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Post by heartcat on Jul 2, 2014 8:40:09 GMT
Great find on the vintage linens, and I especially love the Native one. Can't beat a sofa for free! I too look forward to seeing the two re-upholstered.The bingo set sounds really cool! And I would have had fun with those purses and jewelry.
Lots of great finds again everyone.
It was half off day at Value Village last Sunday and Monday. I picked up three pairs of capris, and an assortment of sleeveless tops. I found a couple of really pretty dresses. One is red with black detailing, full length, sleeveless, and would make a great dress for a Christmas party. It was only $5, which was surprising because the more formal dresses are usually pricier. The other is a sleeveless golden brown snake print, just below the knee, faux wrap style and very figure flattering. I've already worn it twice, and it's perfect for the humid weather we've been having. It was $6.50.
I also picked up three hats, a straw hat, a straw fedora, and a handmade black and white fabric floppy hat.
I got a few pairs of shorts for dh, including a nice pair of casual Bill Blass.
We didn't get out yard saling this weekend, but it looks like nice weather this upcoming weekend, so we shall have to see what treasures await, lol.
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I found a Targus Computer case that looked new. It was $3.09 so with senior discount it was around $2.25. I also found a nice case that will hold my iPad, my Kindle PW, all the cords and more to use for traveling for about the same price. A pair of Clarks shoes that looked barely worn for $3.75. The find that made me the happiest was when I finally located my Mom. 
Time to get off the internet!
