Thrifting Wins

[Anonymous]

Prada suit for $30 that fit me perfectly without any alterations. Quite a few pieces of Franciscan china in the Starburst pattern I collect. for a couple of dollars each. (eBay would like a word). A crystal vase, never used, with box, for $7.

All from a thrift shop benefiting cat rescue causes. Staffed by sweet volunteer ladies who apparently know very little about the values of anything. I have donated to the cats privately though.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Not from a store but a yard sale more than a bit ago.

I picked up a “pearl” necklace because I liked the coloring of the pearls and the unique clasp. An aunt took a look at it and thought them better than just of the costume variety but I didn’t pursue it. Fast forward a few years, and when it came time to pull my wedding ensemble together, I went to our regular jeweler to get them restrung and was shocked when I picked them up to get a full appraisal with an eye-opening amount (I hadn’t even asked for one….lol…just the nominal/reasonable restring fee.). A second opinion (from a different shop) came back even higher.

Needless to say, that strand gets locked in a safe. And, while I’m not much of a pearl “type,” I do try to find occasions to wear them….if nothing else to remind me of our glorious wedding day. 🥰

How can you tell this story and leave out the eye-opening amount???

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Not from a store but a yard sale more than a bit ago.

I picked up a “pearl” necklace because I liked the coloring of the pearls and the unique clasp. An aunt took a look at it and thought them better than just of the costume variety but I didn’t pursue it. Fast forward a few years, and when it came time to pull my wedding ensemble together, I went to our regular jeweler to get them restrung and was shocked when I picked them up to get a full appraisal with an eye-opening amount (I hadn’t even asked for one….lol…just the nominal/reasonable restring fee.). A second opinion (from a different shop) came back even higher.

Needless to say, that strand gets locked in a safe. And, while I’m not much of a pearl “type,” I do try to find occasions to wear them….if nothing else to remind me of our glorious wedding day. 🥰

How can you tell this story and leave out the eye-opening amount???

LOL....because eye-opening to me is probably way below what it might be to thee; I'm not in NoVA and grew up, well, going to yard sales for clothes and household items. But I'll dish and go with the lower amount of $2200 (and that was decades ago). Not a bad ROI for a $1 purchase. Regardless, it's more about the sentiment than the value. Every time I look at our wedding photos, I'm reminded you can find things....and people (like my DH) that are the real deal.

Thanks, though. It's a fun and true story to tell. And, yes, I'll try to find way to let the girls breathe.

[Anonymous]

(I assume) Fake Givenchy handbag $16

Kids bike $3

I came in looking for bikes but saw that bag

[Anonymous]

Four beautiful kitchen table chairs for $20. We needed to replace ours and furniture was marked down. Plus it was at a thrift shop that benefits animals so I wouldn't have minded paying more. I shop there regularly knowing I'm helping the dogs and cats they're trying to find homes for.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Four beautiful kitchen table chairs for $20. We needed to replace ours and furniture was marked down. Plus it was at a thrift shop that benefits animals so I wouldn't have minded paying more. I shop there regularly knowing I'm helping the dogs and cats they're trying to find homes for.

So you wouldn’t want to pay more of the thrift shop benefits humans?????

[Anonymous]

^^ Bah, humbug

[Anonymous]

I found a ring which I knew had value. It was $800.00 valued at 4 grand.

[Anonymous]

My latest is a jacket by Bonnie Cashin, tweed with leather trim and dog leash clip. In a great shape too. Yesterday I saw a DVF silk blouse (the colors didn’t work for me) and a men’s Etro shirt.

For those concerned about bed bugs - some things can’t go in the dryer, but they can go in the freezer. That works too for shoes and bags.

[Anonymous]

Everything my family owns is from thrifting. I could write a novel. My personal favorites for me are:

Aquatalia moto boots $8
MaxMara wool coat $12
Tory Burch pebbled leather work bag $6
Jeans- Reformation, FRAME, Good American, and Madewell $5-7 each.

My kids really only wear Crew Cuts, Hanna Andersson, and Mini Boden all thrifted.

90% of our furniture is thrifted.

[Anonymous]

YSL mini dress when I was in college for $30
Herman Miller desk chair for $60
Danish teak table and 4 chairs for $100

[Anonymous]

Just last week I picked up a Patagonia Synchilla Snap-T pullover in a really cool print for $12.99. I very rarely see Patagonia at my thrifts so this really felt like the find of a lifetime.

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I got a gently used toothbrush for 50 cents!

[Anonymous]

Giant solid sterling silver serving plates and bowls.

Authentic tiffany sterling jewelry.

Box of Gucci and Hermes silk scarves.

Brand New with tags Doc Martens 14 eye boots.

[Anonymous]

There’s a good one where my parents live. I’ve gotten a Ralph Lauren NWT sweater for $8 and a boy’s J. Crew blazer NWT for $2.