Budget-Buster Weekend
I went to my mom's house in Hammonton, NJ for the annual sidewalk/yard sales along the main street. And, one of the big antique malls in town is going out of business because the owners unexpectedly lost their lease. It is a shame because I always found nice things there for a decent price. Shame for the sellers. Good for me. Mostly everything was 50% off because they have to get out so quickly. I wish I had a pickup truck because I would have bought some big pieces of furniture. Like a mahogany china cabinet for $40.
I gave myself a budget of $150 for the weekend. As you have probably figured out from reading my blog, I normally don't spend that much in one day. The only other time I spent over a hundred dollars was when another antiques store went out of business.
I'm pretty happy with the results. Here's the whole kit and kaboodle:
I realized after I took the above picture that I had left these in my trunk:
That's a Wolverine Child's Play Kitchen Tin Cupboard. Isn't it cute? I think that one might go on ebay.
I told Chris that I wanted to hang the iron window grate (below) on the wall in the kitchen. He flat-out refused. I'm just going to hang it anyway. I bet he won't even notice.
I love those baby books. They are both from 1945 and have their original boxes. Last year, I bought a similar unused baby book at a yard sale for a dollar and sold it on ebay for $45!
I like that this cake cover/plate is embossed with the word "CAKE". God forbid you put a pie in there. And there's yet another picnic basket. I'm addicted to them. This one is a Redman basket, and it has the original plastic service for four. And I just couldn't resist the metal pie safe/bread box thingy...
I bought 11 packs of these little vintage cards. I think they are from the 1940's. Each pack has 12 cards with envelopes.
This was one of my favorite finds...three boxes of birthday candle holders. Two boxes have boys and one has girls. Didn't Country Home or Country Living just do an article about vintage birthday candles?
Do you know anyone who lives in Radnor, PA or went to Radnor High School? I have fifteen of these vintage felt pennants!
This box has little rubber stamps for all the letters and numbers:
Pencil box: Step one...
Step two: It unsnaps and folds open to reveal this handy list of state capitals and measurements guide...
Step three: Pull the little blue tab and it opens into a little blotter with two drawers.
Someone left a comment on my listing at sk*rt saying that she'd like to know how much I spend on the stuff I find. Ask and you shall receive...
| Item | Cost |
| Wood tea cart | 6.00 |
| Baby book (unused) | 8.00 |
| 15 Radnor pennants | 3.00 |
| White pie safe/bread box | 3.00 |
| 11 packs of cards 1940's (12 ea) | 12.00 |
| Green chair | 15.00 |
| Black iron window grate | 25.00 |
| Aluminum water cooler | 5.00 |
| Child's Wolverine tin cupboard | 9.00 |
| Cake cover with glass plate | 5.00 |
| Small glass fridge container | 1.00 |
| Baby dress | 1.00 |
| Floral tablecloth | 6.00 |
| Rubber stamp kit | 2.50 |
| 3 birthday candle holders | 10.50 |
| Picnic basket w/plates & utensils | 7.50 |
| Baby book (used) | 6.00 |
| Oval picture frame | 2.00 |
| 3 sets dollhouse pots/pans | 3.00 |
| Pencil box | 1.25 |
| Garter belt | 1.00 |
| Aqua linen tablecloth | 4.00 |
| Red egg beater | 1.50 |
| Black egg beater | 1.50 |
| Wood trim piece with circles | 10.00 |
| Blue metal shelf | 4.00 |
| Grand Total | 153.75 |
I only blew by budget by $3.75. That's one less latte I'll buy this week.
PS: Unfortunately, that barn in the background of my pictures is not mine. It just happens to be directly behind our house. Our development was built on former farmlands and the original barn and farmhouse are still standing. The farmer just sold the farmhouse to someone new, and I have to start schmoozing...I smell a barn sale in my future!
LOVE LOVE the black iron gate! Tell Chris to back off and hand him a hammer!
Posted by: erin | July 01, 2007 at 04:45 PM
Wow, $3 for the pie safe is a good deal. I have something similar, but smaller, that I have been trying to sell. I think mine is a bun warmer as it is open on the bottom? I can't seem to find any one ebay.
The candle holders are DARLING.
Posted by: Sarah | July 01, 2007 at 05:58 PM
I have an aluminum cake cover just like that! it matches my spun aluminum canister set. You found great stuff for amazing prices--I don't blame you one bit for blowing your budget! Sarah's right, those little candle holders are just as cute as can be!
Posted by: Heidi | July 01, 2007 at 06:44 PM
Wow,
I love it all. Lucky you!!
Great bargains too.
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | July 01, 2007 at 07:17 PM
Oh my goodness, what treasures you got!! Love it all! Laurie
Posted by: Charmingdesigns | July 01, 2007 at 09:02 PM
Tell that grouchy brother of mine to get a hammerin'!!! I just love that iron gate!!
Posted by: Sue | July 02, 2007 at 11:29 AM
WOW! Did you ever find some FABULOUS things!
Sometimes you just have to increase the budget when there are opportunities like that ~ it's worth it!
I enjoyed seeing all your finds; thanks for sharing!
:)
http://bluebirdroses.blogspot.com/
Posted by: becca | July 03, 2007 at 09:09 AM
Like the Iron Grate. Don't like it on the wall. I will notice if you put it up.
Posted by: Chris | July 03, 2007 at 01:42 PM
This is EXACTLY why a girl needs a little spendin' money in her pocket. I try to teach my daughters this. :) Sometimes these sales come along, and usually when you least expect them. Great hunting!
Posted by: Tinuviel | July 08, 2007 at 03:54 PM
Please sell me a pendant and little girl candle set!? I collect both.
Michelle A.
Posted by: Michelle Anderson | July 13, 2007 at 07:12 AM
I really LOVE the Wolverine Child's Play Kitchen Tin Cupboard. What a great find.
Posted by: Meghan | July 17, 2007 at 01:26 PM
Your finds, and the picture of all of them together took my breath away!
And the prices were so low!
It makes me want to travel from southern Virginia for that sale next year.
Posted by: SOUTHERNYANKEE | August 08, 2007 at 09:07 PM
I cannot take it anymore! You buy the best junk!!! Let me live in your basement and take me shopping with you!!!
Posted by: Chantal | August 17, 2007 at 11:17 AM
I checked it out on Ebay; Props; Great profit! You're pretty darn good at this- I love selling vintage things I buy as well.
Posted by: Chantal | August 17, 2007 at 12:13 PM
I just found my first piece of Wolverine tin - a kids kitchen cupboard -- it's turquoise and awesome! I love your thrift/flea market finds - I wish I lived near you so I could come shopping with you! =)
Posted by: Lori | November 12, 2007 at 01:12 PM