If you know me you know that I love antique stores, flea markets, secondhand stores, barn sales, yard sales, auctions, arts and craft shows and farmer markets. One of my favorite ways to spend a few hours is digging around for that little treasure. It's the "Thrill Of The Hunt" that I love, hence the name of my new blog. Welcome... I hope you enjoy it.
I do have some criteria for things that I am looking for. First and foremost is the price of an item. I am very frugal and only allow myself to spend a few dollars each week. It is very important to me that I believe I am purchasing something for less than it's value. This allows me to feel good about my purchase.
I have many other criteria depending on what I find. Condition of an item is important if I want it to maintain it's value. Sometime I will purchase something in a less than perfect condition if I know that I couldn't afford that particular piece in perfect condition and I know that I will be the only one admiring it anyway.
Here is my first feature item. I purchased this vase a few weeks ago at the Bangor Antique Mall. This antique store is going out of business. Much of the store is 50% off. This vase was marked $50. Much more than I normally allow myself but with the 50% off I thought that I wouldn't feel so bad about $25.
It had a Weller mark on the bottom. I do not know a lot about Weller pottery but I have seen it occasionally and it is usually pricey. I thought maybe I was getting a good buy. When I got home I checked the ebay auctions of similar items and vases like this are going for $80 to $100. I was happy! I absolutely love the piece and it is in perfect condition. It's going on a shelf in my bedroom.
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you enjoy my new blog.
6 comments:
Very nice, Jessica. Thanks for giving me some new ideas about my blog/blogs!!!! Beautiful vase you purchased!
Hugs,
Betsy
Congrats on your new blog!! I'm looking forward to all your treasure finds. This vase was beautiful!
Looking good, I will introduec it in my usual way in the next few days. By the way, if you haven't seen it, last Friday I did my I like Jessica because...post. You will have to scroll down a little to see it.
I love your new blog idea. I'll look forward to your next post.
Hi Jessica
Very nice! I'm looking forward to learing some tips from you here. I'm sure you will find some folks with blogs with this passion.
Here's one I know of: http://whisperwoodcottage.blogspot.com/
Happy shopping!
I like the vase. What a good buy! I bet it would look pretty with lilacs in it.
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