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Wednesday, January 16, 2013

My First Estate Sale

Friday I went to my first Estate Sale.  This is a fairly new community development I live in, so I wasn’t sure what to expect.   It was the second day of the sale and I’m sure there were a lot more things out the first day.

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I did manage to find a few pieces of blingy costume jewelry.  These will come in handy for a few different projects that need that little bit of sparkle.

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I also found this little lantern.  There were actually five of them, but I just bought the one for  my daughter.  I know she’s been wanting a lantern like this.   For $9.00 I think I got some good buys.

 

20 comments:

  1. You did get some great buys! Estate sales around here, people line up a couple hours before they open to get in first. I never seemed to find anything by the time I got in.

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  2. Love the bling! People line up here too so you have to get there early. It's kind of frustrating in the winter but in the summer, I don't mind waiting. You really meet some characters waiting for the doors to open.

    J

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  3. Love the jewelry! I am always on the lookout for bling jewelry myself. Have a great day!

    Laura at sundayview.blogspot.com

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  4. Great buys. The costume jewelery is so much fun and you found some great pieces. Love the lantern too. I havn't been to an estate sale in years, I need to see if there are some around here. Hugs, Marty

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  5. I love your bling. How fun to shop at an estate sale. I've never done that. The lantern is sweet too - I imagine your daughter loves it!

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  6. I love your finds!
    What fun . . . you did find some wonderful things.

    I'm excited about the possibility of you doing an altered book, too. Have you done one before? If so, do you have photos?
    Have a marvelous day.
    Your blogging sister, Connie :)

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  7. Love the jewels they willcome in handy I am sure.

    Cynthia

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  8. Glam & Gitlz...lucky you, great buys!!!

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  9. Love the bling--and great prices! Now I want to go to an Estate sale!

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  10. Costume jewelry is always good to have on hand just in case... I hope your daughter liked her lantern..

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  11. LOVE 2nd prices! Nice new header too!
    Sweet "E" heart.
    Deb

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  12. Nice purchases, Kathy! I have never done the estate sale thing. Maybe someday. :) Have a great week! ~ Jamie

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  13. That's an Ikea lantern - I have one. Love the vintage jewelry! You could make the clip on into pierced ones. The brooch is gorgeous!

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  14. Glad you finally got out there to one! When it comes to estate sales I'm like a kid in a candy shop. Picked up a fabulous coffee table at an estate sale recently for $40. I was walking on air when I left! Aren't they fun? Great bling!

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  15. Estate sales can be great! I've had some weird experiences at them, though. Not sure why it would be different than a yard sale, but for some reason....

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  16. Are you hooked on estate sales??? You should be, I would have fainted for the price you got on that fabulous costume jewelry...Great buys!

    CArol

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  17. Oh my! That jewellery is SO pretty! They are so feminine and gorgeous to look at! I think you got a steal of a deal! Angie xo

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  18. You did get some great bargains on that bling. I much prefer the vintage baubles on recreations than the new stuff. Vintage just has so much more character. Great finds.

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I always enjoy reading your comments! Kathy