Anyone who knows me knows that I am a sucker for yard sales,
which is why it has been so much fun to write this Deadly Notions mystery
series. My heroine, Daisy Buchanan, goes to all the places I love to go –
auctions, estate sales and flea markets – in search of merchandise for her
quirky vintage sewing notions store.
This morning, I think I made one of the best finds of my
junking career. I’d seen these Milano balloon wine goblets at a yard sale
yesterday for a decent price (but more than the five bucks I had in my wallet
at the time!) I went home and checked prices on the internet and was staggered
to find that just two of them would
cost about $50-60, and there were eight on that trestle table.
I hurried to the bank, took out some cash and rushed back to
the yard sale, but he was closed for the day with a sign saying he’d re-open at
8 a.m. on Sunday. I swear I dreamed about those wine glasses all night, and
hightailed it back there this morning. To my relief, they were still there, and
now were HALF PRICE! I couldn’t pull the money out of my wallet fast enough,
and cackled with delight all the way home.
I have someone special in mind to give these wine glasses to,
but if you guess the price I paid for them (or whoever comes closest),
there’s a giveaway of a copy of A DOLLHOUSE TO DIE FOR, plus a sweet little
hand-painted glass container I picked up on my last visit to Nannygoat
Antiques.
Leave your best guess in the comments! I'll announce the winner on Monday night.
I'll go wild and say $4,
ReplyDeleteI would say originally $10.00 each, so when you bought them they would have been $5.00 each for a total of $40.00. Hope I am a winner because the jar is adorable and I can't wait to read the book. Thanks! kuzlin at aol.com
ReplyDeleteGood thinking and good luck in the giveaway!
DeleteMy guess is $3 for the set! Great find!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for commenting, Sue!
DeleteLet's see, more than the 5.00 you had in your purse so I'd say 12.00 then half price 6.00! I adore yard sales. Daughter used to get hauled around on my back when she was a baby. While at college I asked a local (well known) auction house if they accepted interns. Yes! They also sent her to appraiser program so she now does appraising..she will be taking LSAT in December for law school. She would love to work for the Smithsonian in estate bequests or for Forbes. My house has beautiful things like a "touch museum". I don't believe in just look at it. Those are beautiful goblets.
ReplyDeleteHad to add, mother did minature rooms as in the Thorne Rooms.
ReplyDeleteThat's so interesting! I refer to Mrs. Ward Thorne in the book. She created amazing historically accurate miniature rooms at the Art Institute of Chicago in the 20's, even designing most of the textiles, rugs and upholstery herself. Your daughter sounds like she will have a wonderful career!
Delete$10.00
ReplyDeleteHmm ... all good guesses ...!
Delete$18
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ReplyDeleteI'll take a stab and say $8.
ReplyDelete$6.50
ReplyDelete$16
ReplyDeleteI'll take a guess at $15
ReplyDeleteI would say the seller was asking $50.00 originally but then at half price it would be $25.00 for the set of eight. Either way it sounds like the sun was shining on your wallet today.
ReplyDelete$8.
ReplyDeleteangiey1974@hotmail.com
$15
ReplyDeleteI am going to guess $15.00. Why, I have no idea! Glad you found a deal!
ReplyDeletei think they were $20 at first marked down to $10 Love the painted container!
ReplyDeleteMy best guess is that you ended up paying $7.50 for that lovely set of glasses.
ReplyDeleteI'll guess $12.00. :)
ReplyDeleteI would say say 5 dollars.
ReplyDeleteI love to go treasure hunting too. My guess is $20.00 for all eight. Hope I'm close!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful glasses. I'm going to guess $12.50
ReplyDeleteI'll guess $16
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I'll guess $11.
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I'd say $26. I always wanted to play Price is Right , finally a chance. kphans08@gmail.com
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing the original price was $1 each = $7.00. The next day, you ended up paying $3.50 (half price sale)! Great find. Very cute.
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I will say 25.00
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$25.00 original and you paid $12.50 at half price.
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I love estate sales...always looking for fabric and sewing notions. My guess is $17.00 for the 8 glasses at half off the original $34.00.
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DeleteProbably someone who didn't know what they were worth. I have seen that happen many times. Or just want to be rid of them. I will say $35.00 for the set. Maxie > mac262(at)me(dot)com <
ReplyDelete4.75 @alilbitoffaith@gmail.com crossing fingers
ReplyDeleteHow about $24
ReplyDeleteThought I added the email: meow@marjimmanor.com
ReplyDeleteI think $25.... They are beautiful! afarage(@) earthlink.net
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing you were really lucky and walked away with these treasurers for a mere $1.75!
ReplyDeleteLove making finds like that! BTW, I've gotten to where I look them up on my I Phone while I'm there...gotta love new tools we have today! ha I will guess you paid $10.00...think they were $20 for a set originally. Can't wait to find out who wins!
ReplyDeleteAdding email...jenny@jennyhanahan.com
ReplyDeleteI'll guess $25. Can't afford to go antiquing myself, so have no idea what things cost. choirlady27@hotmail.com
ReplyDeleteThe contest is now closed. Congratulations to Linda Rima, Malka E and Jenny Hanahan for the correct answer (see next post). Please email me at cate@cateprice.com with your mailing addresses and I'll send your prizes right away. Thanks so much to all who entered! This was fun!
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