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Saturday, February 16, 2013

Thriftasaurus

Thriftasaurus


Did anybody get any great vintage items from their boo for Valentines Day? Not me, but I did get taken on a grand thrifting extravaganza the day after (had to work on VDAY) & found some nice items. Still seems like slim pickings all over (went to about 10 thrift & antique stores).

My favourite Pyrex piece found this week was the 1959 Compass Snack Server Promotional. It was on sale at a new antique mall we discovered in a town so small that it wasn't even found in our GPS. They didn't take cash, so my BF had to take a trip 1KM into the city to an ATM. 


Also in the market there was a stash of Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles pins & some vintage NOS Russ pins as well as some 75% off vintage Valentines. I'm set for next year.



This pattern isn't my favourite pattern, Shenandoah, but I can buy Bake Serve & Store until the cows come home & they were in near mint condition. Also was called to the sporting goods area of the store (which I never venture into) & laying on top of everything was something I've been meaning to cross off my list for $1.99 - this 1990 New Kids on the Block duffel bag. 



One more item to check off my list - this snowflake space saver. I need some spare lids.. I've found 2 spare space saver lids in the wild. I've got 3 space savers to lid up


A 1978 Garfield towel for the beach! A Ms. Pac Man game. Should have double checked this.. missing a ghost. Damn. When will I learn? 



I was lucky enough to find a scroll in a thrift... it has a few deep scratches on one side & needs a good cleaning. We'll see how it turns out. These Glasbake mugs are my fav ever pieces of Glasbake (maybe the only pieces of Glasbake I would ever buy). Anyways, finally found one - 99cents. 


Can't wait to see what you've found.. 



 
 
   

19 comments:

  1. Sweet duffel bag! I have a couple of friends who would fight you for that,lol.They've been trying to get me to go to their concert with them this summer.Road trip!

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    1. Go!

      I know people who are going, surprisingly nobody invited me.

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  2. I got a card for Valentine's Day. Not even vintage. Once again I have nothing for your party, but I'm hoping thrifting will pick up around here soon and i can't wait for garage sale season!

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  3. Those valentines are great. I pass on a lot of pyrex, I just do not know enough to make an informed decision. Your finds make me want to pick more of it.

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  4. Finally, you found some Valentines! Better late than never. I cannot believe that you found a Scroll at a thrift. I bought mine at an antique mall!

    Have a great week!

    Erica

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  5. As usual great Pyrex. I saw the one with the handle in a local antique store and regret not picking it up. The other finds are also great.

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  6. can you believe i've never seen the scroll pattern before now? it's gorgeous! possibly my new favorite.

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    1. WOW, really? I really want the pink space saver. It's a nice one.

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  7. Nice finds this week. Love those valentine cards - so charming. And your pyrex collection/knowledge is really impressive! Thanks for hosting the link up.

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  8. Lol, i was listening to new kids on the block today! Thanks for hosting the link up,
    Aqeela x

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  9. I love that your Promotional came with the handle! That to me is one of the coolest things about the piece. Glad you had a good day after Valentine's Day!

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    1. I know! I wouldn't have bought it without. So glad I was able to find it at a reasonable price with the handle.

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  10. That NKOTB bag made me go "squeeeee"....fabulous find! I am getting a thrifting spree as a (late) Valentine as well! Aren't we lucky! :)

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    1. Thanks! I was psyched.

      Hope you find some fab stuff on your thrifting trip!

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  11. I lurve you green salt and pepper shakers peeking out the back there!

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  12. Still catching up on blogs after being away for a week, I just don't think I'll be getting completely caught up!!

    This was a great haul - it seems like forever since I found anything good..... So sad.....

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  13. Just found your blog, LOVE IT! Wanted to brag that I just bought 10 of those cups, 49cents a piece at my local Goodwill. I have two of the mint green, blue, pink, yellow and white. I love being able to switch out my decor for so cheap so you should get my your address and when I tire of these cups I can ship them off to you. ;)

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