Goodwill WHAT?

I had heard the rumors - there was supposedly a new Goodwill Outlet just a short drive from my house but could it be true? Bins and bins of Goodwill castoffs to purchase BY THE POUND? I just had to check it out!
Here it is in all it's glory! For my Denver friends, click here for the address. Yes, huge gigantic bins of stuff (I hesitate to say crap, but a lot of it was). It's a rummage sale - every day. Mostly everything was mixed together as far as clothes go, and then some bins had housewares, toys, books, movies, you name it all mixed together. I did, indeed, find some treasures...

Like this 1945 McCall's Needlework Magazine. It doesn't have a cover but the pictures and ads inside are SO COOL!! I am really thinking about framing a few of them for my new studio/office/craft room downstairs.

I also found this Needlecraft book from 1975 (I have a weakness for vintage crafting books and magazines!).
Among other finds (a Barbie bike helmet, 3 VCR movies, 4 other kids books, some Coors suspenders and a few random toys) I also found this Polly Pocket playset, and this Barbie playset. Both had all parts and were in great condition.

It's hard to say how much each thing cost, because after all was said and done my grand total was $10. I can't wait to go back!

The following things were picked up at random spots in the last few months...

1960's Lipstick Holder
Scored for: $3
Value: $50+

Vintage Kids Table and Chair Set
Scored for: $25
Value: ?

I recovered the chairs which had several holes in them, and the table which was really faded and had lots of marker/crayon that I couldn't get off.

SeaWees Coral Doll (and baby, not pictured)
Scored for: $4
Value: $10+

My sister and I used to play with Sea Wee's ALL THE TIME! We have both been looking for them forever since we now both have little girls of our own that we are sure would love them too. I finally found Coral and her baby at a local antique shop. Unfortunately about 10 seconds after we got home we lost the baby, but I know she is somewhere around here!

*** UPDATE ***
Mer-baby was FOUND! She was in a boot by the front door. Of course!

Happy Thrifting!

And so it begins...

It all started a few months ago when I spotted a German-made Kettler tricycle at a local thrift store for $7. I knew they were expensive, but I didn't know exactly how much. I grabbed it, brought it home, and was pleasantly surprised to see that they sell for nearly $200 new. Yowsa!

Here is what it looks like:
THEN I found ANOTHER one a week or so later at a different thrift shop for $5 and THIS one had the push bar so you can push them around in case your little one's don't know how to pedal yet. I kept one and sold the other one, making back my money x6. YAY ME! I was so excited I posted it on Facebook for all my friends to ohhh and ahh over my thrifty prowess.

The truth is, I've ALWAYS loved rummaging through thrift shops trying to find treasures. But lately I seem to really be finding some "SCORES!" and instead of constantly posting my finds on Facebook, I decided to start this little old blog. I have no idea how often I'll post, but I would love it if you would check back and see what fun things I have found! Including these recent gems...

Vintage Lamb Planter
Scored for: $3
Value: $10-$15

I just love this little guy - it was in rough shape when I got it but with the help of a Magic Eraser it is shiney and new :) It is currently residing in my kitchen cabinet with some other treasures.

Vintage Kitex Ski Suit
Scored for: $3
Value: $50?

Close-up of rad silver lightening bolt decoration
Seriously? A WHITE snow/ski suit with silver lightning bolts? SOLD! I was hoping to use it to go play in the snow with my girls, but unfortunately this awesome find does not fit me at all (I can't even get it zipped! Bummer!). Sold to my fellow thrift store friend Kimm who will wear it with pride!

Crocheted Cup Holder with Handle
Scored for: $1
Value: 0

FINALLY! The answer to the age-old question "What do I do when I'm drinking an incredibly hot substance out of a plastic Solo cup?" Why, you just slip your cup into this most lovely yellow, brown, orange and white handcrafted beauty and sip away!

By the way, one of my friends is getting this for a late Christmas present. I know you're all going to be waiting by your mailboxes in hopes that it's YOU!

Playmobile Fairy Princess Set
Scored for: $5.89
Value: $70.00

SCORE!!! Seriously, I just about jumped up and down when I found this! I kept hearing rumors of all the good deals you could get on toys after the holidays as people cleared out the old to make room for the new, but this is a NEW set! It was opened previously, but all the parts are there (including the sticker sheet!) and it doesn't look like it was ever played with. Yee haw! I'm saving this for Christmas next year!

I hope you liked the first installment of my blog! If you have a Thrift Shop Score you'd like to share, send an e-mail to ThriftShopScores at Gmail.com.

Later!
jesi