Saturday, January 11, 2014

Thriftasaurus

Thriftasaurus


What a great [thrifting/antiquing] start to the new year! Of course, I hope the trend continues. This week I was able to check off THREE, yes THREE, items off my want list! Although, along the way another one was added. Ain't that always how it is? I spent way to much money at the antique market this weekend, money we don't have, but it's been so rare to find anything anywhere lately, it was OK with the boy!

PYREX!
Long time no see. I have come across the Pink Daisy Space Saver numerous times, even once in a thrift store, however they have all been so hideously damaged, I had to leave them behind. I need 3 more pieces to complete my Pink Daisy
(that I know of anyways): JAJ gravy boat, the other space saver & the open baker. There is however, that Pink Daisy 470-something that someone once bought off eBay, but I probably won't ever find that. Also, the 472 Barcode. I just picked up the 471 a couple months ago. We're off to a good start. They were both from an antique market. I was sick of the Pink Daisy tease, so there it sat, in the last booth of the day & it was nice enough to come home with me.   Two items off the list. I also got a Primary Blue 502, dish is in OK condition, lid is chipped. Got it for the chipped lid for display purposes.


I bought the Early American because I don't really know why. I may try to resell it to put some money towards how much I spent at the antique market. This was from the thrift store.
Also bought this Federal mug. Initially thought it was Fire King from the shape. I never knew Federal made mugs like this. This mug has remnants of a very old price tag. 


WOW! What thrifter is on a Hazel Atlas kick? $2.99 for this bowl.


This is a great score! I was psyched & at $2.99 a piece. 2 vintage Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles t-shirts, one from 1988 & one from 1990... still with tags.  . & In my size! I have periodically been searching these on eBay, but what comes up, I can't afford, is ugly or isn't my size.



Kneehuggers.
Ok, I paid $14 at the market for the guy with the beard. I don't have one with pointed ears & nose & beard. I don't recall ever seeing one. Who knows if I'll ever see one again. The lady who runs the booth overprices, but she is friendly. Both times I have seen her in the market she has spoke to me. A conversation. I have never had a vendor speak to me before, ever. I find it awkward as hell when I am in their booth & they are restocking & they don't acknowledge you. Is it just me? The other guy, pointed ears, in gold, don't have a gold with pointed ears. I needed him. He's mine! 


& finally, I have my second travel bar. My other one is better, but this one is still pretty cool, since i.ts complete, with key & original tag! You can see my other one HERE. It has a empty Holy Bible where you hide your booze. I got it from a church sale for $5. It's amazing!


& don't forget these marked, 1959 Holt Howard winking Santa mugs. 

Well, that's it for me! I'm still on a thrifting high. I wouldn't be surprised if one or two of these items showed up in "The Best of 2014!" I may be doing some shopping tomorrow, too, so maybe more nice things will make their way home.

:: linking up with ::

How Sweet The Sound // Pink Saturday

The Thrifty Groove // Thrifty Things Friday.
The Cottage Market // Junkin' Joe.





24 comments:

  1. So happy to hear that you've already had such good luck in the New Year! I haven't been thrifting/antiquing yet. Trying to recover financially from Christmas, and saving for when the flea market opens! I miss it like crazy though!
    Great finds-Erica :)

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  2. You said you found some great stuff and you really did!!

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  3. I would rather have had a pile of Pyrex and Fire King to share but... its a piece of old furniture I am starting to work on. Great finds, love your Pink Daisy. I haven't found a good pyrex dish for quite some time. Thanks for hosting, glad I could join in.
    Joy

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  4. nice finds! I LOVE the ninja turtle shirts!!

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  5. I can't believe you are already knocking so many things off of your list. LUCKY!! I really need to write down my list. Are you going to go on a Santa mug binge? Once you start, it's super hard to stop buying them. They look so cute all stacked together. I'm obsessed. Enjoy that Pink Daisy Space Saver. I love mine but am not super confident that I will find any of the other pieces. Gravy boat? Seen it online but never in person.

    Have a great day!

    Erica

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  6. I'm so jealous over the elves and the Santa mugs. Great finds! I've never seen one with a beard before.

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  7. Great finds! I couldn't have left that blue pyrex dish, chip or not. Loving the Hazel Atlas dish too! Oh, those elves are special finds indeed.

    Joining in with my week end finds. Thanks! :)

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  8. Nice finds! I've been looking for knee huggers this winter but so far, nothing.

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  9. Happy New Year. Thanks for hosting. Not finding fresh collectibles this time of year so I am organizing what I have.
    Rob

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  10. I haven't bought Pyrex in over a year! Everytime I see something it's in horrible condition or it's in a horrible price range! So glad you found the Pink Daisy, love it! lots of great finds, hope you can sell some to offset your purchases. Thanks for joining TTF!

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  11. So happy for you that 2014 is a giving year! I hope the trend continues. Lovely finds. I have one of those pink daisy pieces in my inventory waiting to be listed. I wish it was one of the pieces that you need, but it is not. I will keep my eyes peeled for you though.

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  12. I find it all awkward. I typically wait until they're not in their booths. I know there is a good chance I won't find anything and thats awkward. Or like you said, they pretend your not there which is just plain weird. Anywho awesome finds!! I'm glad 2014 is treating you well thus far.

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  13. I have that Hazel Atlas bowl...one of my faves! So glad for your recent thrifting success!!

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  14. Love those winking Santa mus- adorable!

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  15. Very cool finds! I especially like that Hazel Atlas bowl. Have never seen that pattern before.
    Oh, and we need pics of you in your TMNT tshirts.

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  16. Love the portable bar and especially the classic TMNT goodness!

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  17. Yay! That Pink Daisy is beautiful! And the Bar code...I'm so jealous. Love the knee huggers too.

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  18. Yay! That Pink Daisy is beautiful! And the Bar code...I'm so jealous. Love the knee huggers too.

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  19. I am so happy that you found THREE items from your wish list!!! That is amazing! I love the pink daisy, and of course the kneehuggers. That travel bar is cool - you got a great haul!

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  20. Nice Pyrex, Fire King and kneehugger finds.
    You have more finds in you neck of the woods then I do in mine.
    Denise

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  21. I love that you found special treasures that you have been wanting on your wish list! High five!! Thanks again for hosting and have a great week! Here is to hoping you find more treasures this week!

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  22. Ticking finds off the wishlist is always a thrill. Congrats. Thanks for hosting

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  23. I found a jaj pink daisy boat in a charity shop for 50p
    In perfect condition did I do well I don't know nothing about it

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