Wednesday, July 31, 2013

Secondhand Scores #18

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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On Friday I stopped by a small thrift store I haven't been to in a long time.  I scored a couple of things I have really been wanting.  First I got this awesome squirrel brass figurine for $3.50.
I picked up a pair of brass deer a few years ago and I have been wanting to add to the collection since.  The only brass figurines I see are those same deer!  This was the first time I came across another shape and I love that it was a squirrel.

The other thing I got was this huge wall stencil for $3.
It is three different stripes patterns.  I can't wait to try it out on a piece of furniture.  

Saturday I went to some garage sales.  I normally do not post toys or clothes I get for my kids, but I had to put this week's scores in because the prices were so unbelievable!  I wanted to show that this is the exact reason I am out there going to garage sales!  

I know it takes time and you don't always find what you want, but I when I do actually go retail stores, it takes me just as much time and not only do I not find what I want, I certainly don't find the prices that I want to pay. 

My daughter is three and loves Disney and dress up. These are the scores from Saturday.
  • A box of plastic jewelry for $.25!  Tons of bracelets and necklaces that are perfect for her age.
  • Four Disney costumes--Minnie Mouse, Snow White, Cinderella and Sleeping Beauty--along with two deluxe pairs of shoes and six pairs of other shoes for $5!!
  • Stuff a bag of clothes for $5 (and boy did I stuff it)!
    • 3 bathing suits and a terry cloth cover up
    • 1 pair of winter pj's
    • 2 long sleeve Disney t shirts
    • 1 Disney sweat jacket
    • 1 Gymboree summer outfit
    • 3 pairs of Gap leggings
    • 7 short sleeve t shirts--almost all were Disney
    • 1 velour Christmas dress
    • 1 winter jacket--Carters brand
    • 1 Disney princess gold brocade dress with matching sweater
I probably took the same amount of time as it takes to go to the mall to find an outfit.  But I got all of those clothes for less than what one of those items cost brand new.


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21 comments:

  1. Love yard sales, too! It is amazing the cool pieces of furniture and accessories offered up on a Saturday morning for very little $$. When I look around our home, I see lots of refurbished yard sale purchases. My husband is keen on yard sales, too, and is out every Saturday morning with a route all planned out. He found a site,yardsaletreasuremap.com, that provides a map with all the yard sales on our local Craigslist pinpointed and uses it to make his list of stops--easier than reading through the long list posted on Craigslist! Happy hunting, Susan!!

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  2. The princess dresses are the best steal item! I would have paid a lot more when my daughter was that age...enjoy the princess stage...it ends too soon!

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  3. I like the squirrel. Not real ones, but this one's cute.

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  4. I saw a brass reindeer and a brass swan the other day at my favorite thrift store. I almost got them cuz I know brass is really hot right now but it just doesn't do it for me! Maybe next year when the trend is over! The stencil is great!

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  5. I love that squirrel! So cute. I'm obsessed with ceramic and brass animal figurines - your squirrel reminds me of the owl I found at an antique store - http://this-little-house-of-mine.blogspot.com/2013/07/antiquing-in-south-beloit-illinois.html

    Mine wasn't the $3.50 steal that you got, but it so stood out to me so I had to get it!

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  6. ooh, the squirrel! LOVE him! I have a bit of a brass animal obsession, too :)

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  7. those look like some definite deals and steals, especially the Disney. my sister in law spends so much on that stuff for her daughter! love the squirrel!

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  9. Score on the kids clothes! I love yard sales for that alone and the money saved! The squirrel is a great addition to your collection. Thanks for joining TTF this week.

    Linda

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  10. I love your squirrel! I have a few brass birds (hornbill and owl) but would love to expand my collection to different animals. Unfortunately I only find really expensive ones! Great finds at the garage sale, too!

    Cathey with an E

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  11. the hunting is half the fun enjoy it. Do you go to estate sales where at the end of the day if its not sold its free. I do this occasionally and have gotten alot of nice things. lorraine at http://lorrainesresources.blogspot.com checking out from Sundae Scoop link party.

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  12. I have been on a brass kick lately and I love your squirrel. Thanks tons for linking to Inspire Me. Hugs, Marty

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  13. Cute squirrel and I see a happy little girl with all her treasures. Do you stick some back and give them out as gifts?

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  14. Oh!! Those Disney dress up costumes were a total score!! My daughter would love those!

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  15. As an Alpha Gam I totally love your squirrel! :)

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  16. I love the squirrel! Thanks for sharing at Silver Pennies Sundays. x

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  17. Theres not much I love more than thrifting! Love that squirrel!
    Lauren

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  18. That little squirrel is too cute! And you sure got a lot for a great price!

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