Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Secondhand Scores #15

When I was a kid my parents went to garage sales all the time.  I admit I was totally embarrassed by it.  I never really bothered going regularly until after I had my son.  I realized I could get clothes and toys and things for him for pennies on the dollar and that is when my love for secondhand was born.

Garage sales are my favorite but I also go to flea markets, thrift stores and auctions.  I am always on the hunt for furniture to paint, stuff for myself, my house, my kids and unique items that I could put to future use.  I love the thrill of finding something that was once very expensive for as little money as possible.


In this series, I will share my scores to show you how much you could get for your hard earned money.  Some days I hit jackpots, some days I get nothing, but I always have fun.


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I literally just told my husband I am not going to buy anymore furniture until I paint every piece in my stash, but I stumbled upon these tables at a garage sale on Friday...
She was only asking $5 a table!  How could I pass them up?  I stood there staring at them thinking about how I was going to justify bringing them home.  I was about to force myself to leave without them when the woman said if I wanted the tables I can have all three for $10!  I would have regretted it every day for the rest of my life if I did not buy them!  Or at least that is what I told my husband--ha!

The next sale over was selling plants for $2 a bundle.
I got two bunches each of Cone Flowers, Black Eyed Susans and purple Irises. Can you believe I paid more for the flowers than the tables?

On Sunday I went to an auction that also has a flea market in the same location.  The auction started at 1 pm and so the flea market was just finishing up.  One of the vendors was giving stuff away that he didn't want to pack up. 
I got a set of measuring spoons and three embroidery hoops (I will remove their 80's crafty treatment).
At the auction, I got this large framed art for $1.  I will most likely turn it into a chalkboard.

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28 comments:

  1. $10 for all THREE?? Yeah, like you could possibly pass that up! Can't wait to see what you do with them!

    -andi

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  2. Wow those table are a crazy cheap find! Go you!

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  3. I think even I would have regretted it the rest of my life if YOU hadn't gotten those tables! Can't wait to see what you do with them! Dona

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  4. OMG.... those tables are amazing! $10.... You go girl!

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  5. Hi Susan,
    Incredible find. When you see a great deal you need to go for it - that you will never regret.
    Bye for now, Darlene

    www.mylittleshopoftreasures.blogspot.ca
    www.darlenebnemeth.blogspot.ca

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  6. Nice !!! Here she goes again !!!

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  7. Oh, I'm jealous. I am so glad you brought them home. That is definitely a deal not to pass up! Great find.

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  8. You are I are one and the same. I would have fought you for those tables!

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  9. I don't think I could've passed those tables up either, even though there's no room in the house. They're just TOO neat!

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  10. I love that framed art of the horse drinking. I hope you dont turn it into a chalk board!

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  11. Wow! Amazing deals!!! Those tables turned out beautifully!

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  12. I love the tables you got ! they are looks beautiful !

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  13. The tables HAD to come home with you! What a steal!

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  14. I am seriously, seriously sick with envy right now - 10.00 - and they look like they're in pristine condition -
    I'll have to live vicariously through you on this one - CANNOT WAIT to see what you do with these ( they're beyond gorgeous already, really )
    Great find!
    Hugs,
    Suzan

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  15. Really....!!! $10! OMG.....! Where is this place? I am going there tomorrow...(LOL)
    Thanks for sharing.

    Ellya

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  16. I really need to come shopping with you! Wow, at the deals you find! Thank you for linking up with Hickory Trail!

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  17. WOW!!! I would have HAD to have had them as well!!

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  18. $10.00 dollars!! That is crazy. I love all three of those tables. I am anxious to see how you finish them!
    Thanks, Patty

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  19. wow!AWESOME deal! you had to buy them :p
    I tell mine the same thing, no more until I work on what I have but sometimes you just cant pass up a great deal!
    -Lauren

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  20. I am so jealous. I would have snapped them up without a second thought. they are stunning
    Lucky you!
    Fiona x

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  21. Sheesh that is the best deal ever! Come link up to Centerpiece Wednesday http://thestylesisters.blogspot.com/2013/07/centerpiece-wednesday-and-wrap-up_17.html
    Karin

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  22. $10 for all those tables! AMAZING! Thanks for linking up to Give Me the Goods! Jenna @ Rain on a Tin Roof

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  23. I look for your blog thrift posts every week!

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  24. Oh, I love those tables. Def. couldn't pass them up for for $5 a piece! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays.

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  25. You always find the best pieces! Love those tables and I can't wait to see them after you add YOUR special touch!
    Thanks so much for sharing at Amaze Me Monday!!!
    Blessings,
    Cindy

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  26. I couldn't have passed up those tables either! You are one of the features today at the Make it Pretty Monday party at The Dedicated House. Pop on in and grab a feature button. Here is the link to this week's party. http://thededicatedhouse.blogspot.com/2013/07/make-it-pretty-monday-week-59.html Hope to see your prettiness again at the bash! Todoles, Kathryn @TheDedicatedHouse

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  27. what will you do with the embroidery hoops?

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