"Why are we walking so fast?", my boyfriend inquires as we get off the subway & make our way to Goodwill. Like I tell him all the time, "because while you're thrifting, timing is crucial." This has never been more true than today. As I entered Goodwill, I followed my usual pattern, down the mug & plastics aisle, passing the shelving unit with the new items, then down the aisle with the bowls & photo albums & on from there. As I was passing the shelving unit with the new items I spotted the '#404' yellow bowl from the primary bowl set sitting lonely with a bunch of wires & crappy plastic toys. As I pass the side of the cart an old, wrinkly had reaches out & grabs it. I hold my breath. Look back & forth. Can tell the guy is thinking it over & he finally decides against it & puts it back down. As soon as I see that hand moving away from the bowl, I move in. You should have seen the look of disappointment on the guys face. It was priceless.
Now, I could have already owned my own set of primary bowls already. I was at Value Village one day & out from the backroom did appear buy 4 colourful bowls. The boyfriend was on my back & I wasn't into Pyrex at the time, so I left them behind. Regrets. So, this is the 1940's version as you can see from the base. And the price? $2.99! Fantastic condition!
Now, I could have already owned my own set of primary bowls already. I was at Value Village one day & out from the backroom did appear buy 4 colourful bowls. The boyfriend was on my back & I wasn't into Pyrex at the time, so I left them behind. Regrets. So, this is the 1940's version as you can see from the base. And the price? $2.99! Fantastic condition!
I know the holding my breathe until they put it down feeling. Of course if they don't put it done that's a worse feeling. Glad you got the bowl, looks in great shape and that's a wonderful price. Timing is everything.
ReplyDeleteI love the pyrex thing now. I shop all the time for friends that won't do the goodwill and resale shops. anyway I just sent that same bowl to a friend . She loves pyrex so I always pick them up for her. Now I want them all back LOL really I want the pink and lime green bowls.
ReplyDeleteI did buy a primary set for another friend a couple years ago and she puts them in her dishwasher I just die I would baby them by hand washing Oh well they are hers I was just the personal shopper.
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It definitely is the worst feeling. I've followed someone around before for an extended period of time & felt like a creep afterward since they never ended up putting it down, but I guess that's the breaks!
ReplyDeleteYou didn't give them the stink-eye and send them thought waves of "Put it down. Put it down. Put it down?" Not that I would ever do that.
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