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Thursday, March 15, 2012

Hitting it Big!

Hello fellow thrifters!  I had a very exciting power thrift after work today.  I was out trying to get a Pyrex fix and came across a little gem that was much more exciting than I initially realized.  I got to Goodwill and headed straight to the Pyrex aisle, quickly picking up an orange bowl immediately.  I was happy, I got my fix, and it was my favorite color so the trip was not a waste.  Next I headed to the coffee mugs, which Sister has taught me is a very important stop in my thrifting adventures.  So, typically I buy anything that is a good price that is milk glass and I always buy anything with cartoon characters, but I am pretty sure I'm not the only one in my area that does this.  I really haven't found that many mugs in my Goodwill, so it really can be discouraging.  This time, right in the front I spot milk glass, so I quickly grab it and take a look.  I see Snoopy, always a good sign.  I see Fire King, even better.  Then I see the statement, "Curse You, Red Baron?"  Huh?  I'm not a Snoopy fan, but I bet I can get $10 out of the little guy.  I pay 99 cents and the husband and I are on our way.

So, we're driving and I'm already on Ebay trying to find this cup.  I get all jittery because I find a red one go for $150, what a great pick!  Down the road, I start to think, is this rare because it is orange?  I do a little more searching and can't get the grin off my face.  One sold last month on Ebay for $455!  You have to be kidding me!  So I ran home and put it on there right away, we will see what happens.  I'm still enjoying telling my husband that I really like it and want to keep it for my coffee.  Seeing the look on his face is priceless, so I will play on that one until it sells next week.  Feeling lucky, and with our Honeymoon around the corner next week, this was a pleasant surprise addition to our trip fund!  Thanks Goodwill!

4 comments:

  1. I've seen those Snoopy mugs sell for crazy amounts on Ebay too - good luck to you, keep us posted if you make your fortune!

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  2. Oh snap! How awesome is this. Price it high with best offer and let it ride!
    Then be sure to post the final sale amount so we can all oooh and aaah!

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  3. Nice!! I learned that trick (the milk glass/cartoon character mug) from a local eBay seller. I haven't found any yet, though. She says to keep an eye out for the really heavy milkglass D ring handle FireKing mugs, too. Don't you just love those kind of finds? Nice job. Can't wait to see how much it goes for :)

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  4. Holy #$@*! I just found your listing on eBay. You go!!! Now I'm REALLY going to keep an eye out for one of these mugs!

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