Saturday, April 9, 2011

Unbelievable finds today! (Only 2 but well worth it!)

So today was a pretty interesting day. I woke up at 6:30am due to my dad telling me there was a rummage sale at my local college. I stumbled out of bed and made my way to the shower still half asleep and almost fell like 3 times. When I finished up my shower and was about to leave my dad said it was about to rain, and sure enough it did! It was a heavy downpour. It brings a whole new meaning to "Raining Cats and Dogs." I literally felt like I was driving through a category 5 hurricane. There was lots of wind and I couldn't see 300ft in front of me due to the insane amounts of rain. Anyways, I made it there and I found something amazing! I've never seen one before and I cant find one on the internet anywhere! I knew I had to get it when I saw it. Hit the Jump for more pictures and the second half of the story!

This is the item I purchased at the rummage sale. It is what appears to me a Salem North Star display dish or Salesman Sample! This thing is really small. I also love how it says "Now Only 9¢" on it. I can't believe I found this little gem. I have taken its picture next to a regular North star side plate to demonstrate how small this thing is. It measures 3.5" across and the Side plate is 7.25" across. I think its funny how this is one of the first few North Star dishes that I have bought and it appears to be pretty rare! If you have any more info on this please leave it in the comments! I bought this small dish with 4 other random dishes for 50¢ and I didn't want the other dishes so I went to drop them off at the local Salvation army!

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Little did I know that when I went into the Salvation Army that I would find the Hairpin End Table that I saw in there the other day. I thought this thing was gone! Apparently someone had moved it to the other side of the furniture section and I must have over looked it when I went back to get it before. I can't believe it was still there. I knew I had to get it! I knew I had no space for it but I will find some space somewhere. I may sell it but who knows. I love it. But I have to remember to not get too emotionally attached to things :P

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4 comments:

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  2. whoo hoo good deal! Keep it or sell those legs and buy more stuff!!

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  3. Sometimes it's worth driving through hurricane type rain for a great score.

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  4. Kristin - Well thanks for following my blog! I greatly appreciate it!

    1950s_Atomic - Its tough deciding whether or not to sell it! I really kinda like those legs! I could re-purpose them for something but idk... I'm sure I will figure out something to do with them!

    Krazy4Mod - Heck yes it is! I will drive through a hurricane any day of the week to get a good deal!

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