Thrift-a-licious

Hello!

One of the perks of my new at-home status is that I can shop around at different stores that I normally don’t have the time to peruse.  In doing so, I’m finding that it pays to shop around.  Literally.

Let me explain.  I stopped into a “designer’s consignment store” the other day, and it was filled with all sorts of unique (and overpriced) pieces. 

While these pieces are both interesting, they’re both priced at upwards of $1500 each.  Interesting, but not that interesting, if you ask me.

I saw a dresser similar to this second one on Craigslist for $100.  (Of course, it’s not there now – it must have sold!).  Granted, it wasn’t an exact match, but definitely similar, and I’ll take similar with a price difference like that!

Like I said, this “Designer’s Consignment” store was filled with some weird one-of-a-kind pieces.

Duck sled anyone?

This rainbow dresser was priced at $100.  For real?  I suspect prices like this is why this store was jam packed with inventory.

I did like these vintage baseball glove and catcher’s mask though.

What’s interesting, is that I found virtually the same table, in three different places, with three very different prices.  The Designer’s Consignment store had it for $200 (but alas, I have no picture, my bad). 

Another shop I stopped by had it for 50% off – only $30.

This one has a little more detail, but is priced at $100.

I’ve seen these types of tables on Craigslist as well, so it definitely pays to shop around.

Speaking of Craigslist, I might have to make this a regular series – “Friday Craigslist Cray Cray”.  I can’t help myself – there is so much good material out there!

Do me a favor – finish coloring your Easter eggs and take the poor baby out of your photos before posting about your moving sale.  Although he is a cutie.

And then there is this carved heart chair – be the first in your neighborhood to own this one of a kind piece for the low, low price of $275!  Too bad you can’t cozy up with your sweetie in this Love Chair…

Have a fantastic weekend!!

12 Comments

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    Cassie @ Primitive & Proper
    April 12, 2013 at 12:45 pm

    welcome to the daytime thrift club, baby!

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    Sarah @ Thrifty Decor Chick
    April 12, 2013 at 1:31 pm

    How exciting for you! It is pretty awesome to get the browse without the crowds! 😉

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    Kim @ Savvy Southern Style
    April 12, 2013 at 1:44 pm

    How funny the pictures on Craigs List are. I consign some things at a designer consign shop sometimes and some of the prices in there are crazy, but her store actually does very well. Hey, if she can get more for the stuff I bring then good for me, but I do think some pieces are way over priced.

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    Ellie VanCaster
    April 12, 2013 at 3:30 pm

    Omg what a price difference-you really do have to shop around.
    Have a good weekend.

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    Lisa @ Shine Your Light
    April 12, 2013 at 4:57 pm

    You find the most hilarious pics on CL!! That chair for that price???? Really?
    I just bought a coffee table yesterday at Salvation Army for $39.90 – it's so heavy and such a great piece of furniture! I still can't believe the price!

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    Adrienne
    April 12, 2013 at 5:46 pm

    I love this! I get really annoyed shopping at my local Good Will that has items prices so outrageously high. Really, I should take some pics. I looked at a set of 3 really dated pictures in frames, probably retailed for $19.99 10 years ago–Good Will had them priced for $20 each. Ridiculous.

    Craigslist is also pricey around here. Its the Washington DC area I guess.

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    Kristel
    April 12, 2013 at 6:08 pm

    I once saw a table like the first one, and they were asking $25 for it, dummy me did not get it, and I'm kicking myself for it since!! I have missed out on some great pieces on Craig's list because we could not pick it up in our small cars, but the hubby recently got a pick up, and I cannot wait for big purchases now. I'm all for some CL funnies, you will be amazed at the weird things people post.

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    Sarah
    April 12, 2013 at 6:36 pm

    I have that EXACT table, the second one with more detail. I most definitely dd not pay $100 for it either, it came off of my neighbors tree lawn on trash day. I have no shame 🙂 I painted it very pale blue and it is perfect.

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    Linda@Coastal Charm
    April 12, 2013 at 11:20 pm

    These consignment shops drive me crazy…I really don't know why anybody would pay those high prices for used furniture. That was a great deal on the $30 table. You got me laughing out loud with those craigslist pics:)

    Blessings,
    Linda

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    The Creativity Exchange
    April 16, 2013 at 3:32 pm

    Wow, you're right, those prices are so crazy! We have a local consignment store that prices things so high that it's laughable. They sell it though, which is even crazier! I am drooling over that x dresser in the first image! Wow!

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    Sheila
    April 17, 2013 at 3:12 pm

    Yes it is soooo true that some consignment shops think they have merchandise that's worth WAY more than it is. However, I was noticing your drum table comparison. One thing you should know is that the table for $30 is veneer and the $100 table has real wood with a leather inlay, making it worth more than the $30 table, probably the reason for the $100 price tag. Of course you probably knew that. A person can't judge on price, it's important to know the value of a piece. Also before you buy a piece of vintage furniture you need to know exactly what you are wanting to do with it. If I were buying a piece to makeover with paint or something, I would choose the $30 table. I would not buy the $100 piece unless I intended to keep it just as it is. Refinishing it would drop the value immediately. Anyway, just my humble opinion, not that you asked for it. Such a great post. I love thrifting. It is so thrilling.

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      Jenny
      April 17, 2013 at 8:39 pm

      Great points Sheila! Since I posted this, I have seen even more of these pieces – some painted, that were really charming! I love thrifting too – looking forward to garage sale season!

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