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Antique bargains
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caffrey
Just Arrived
Joined: 03 Feb 2008
Posts: 20
Location: Holland
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:00 am Post subject: Antique bargains |
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Here in Holland there are shops that pick up old and unwanted furniture and then sell it at knock down prices. I have gotten some absolute bargains and am becoming seriously addicted to scouring these places! Today I took delivery of this darling:
It's more vintage than antique but I absolutely love it. What I REALLY loved was the price. Are you ready for this? 25 Euros which is about $35. No kidding.
Anyone else out there got themselves a great bargain on an older piece? Please share!
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Droopy
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Joined: 11 Aug 2007
Posts: 3546
Location: Western Norway (Map)
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 9:10 am Post subject: |
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A truly lovely piece, congratulations!
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Netty
Chaotic Gardener
Joined: 04 Nov 2006
Posts: 3919
Location: Southern Ontario zone 5
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 2:31 pm Post subject: |
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That is a very nice Buffet caffrey! And you sure can't beat the price! Great score!
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kaseylib
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Joined: 28 Dec 2007
Posts: 518
Location: Wisconsin
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 3:07 pm Post subject: |
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Great piece...I've got just the spot for it in my house!!!
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glendann
Official Garden Angel
Joined: 19 May 2006
Posts: 6090
Location: Texas (Map)
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Oh what a lovely piece and that price is amazing.Boy did you get a great bargain.
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stratsmom
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Joined: 23 Aug 2006
Posts: 698
Location: Southern Oregon (Map)
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I'm going shopping with you!!!! Doesn't it make you wonder why anyone would get rid of something so beautiful? Some people just haven't a clue...
Deanna
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caffrey
Just Arrived
Joined: 03 Feb 2008
Posts: 20
Location: Holland
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| Posted: Mon Feb 11, 2008 10:45 pm Post subject: |
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Thank you! I am really pleased with it. A couple of weeks ago I found a set of oak nesting tables for about $11! I also took delivery of another piece today but it's something a little special so I paid several hundred dollars for it - not that I'm complaining! It would cost me far more in the US and it's just gorgeous. I am having some friends come over at the weekend to help me get the top piece hoisted up into place and will take pics when it's all done.
Most of the furniture in these places comes from old peoples' homes who have passed on and either don't have any family to inherit the furniture or the family simply don't want it. Here in Holland, most people seem to prefer more modern styles so this stuff just gets packed off without much thought. I can't tell you how pleased I am about that!
I'd love to see other antique bargains - I am sure you all have some good deals hiding at home!
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cajunbelle
Daylily Diva
Joined: 04 Jun 2006
Posts: 2934
Location: zone 8b Louisiana (Map)
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Wow, that's a beautiful piece and an amazing price.
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shangrilafurniture
Just Arrived
Joined: 12 Feb 2008
Posts: 5
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$35? Oh wow, that's really cheap for that beautiful piece...
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CritterPainter
Knows Their Stuff
Joined: 27 Aug 2006
Posts: 1167
Location: Washington State
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That's the reason I keep going to garage sales. Furniture that's made with care and real wood, that isn't going to go all wobbly in a month. Congrats on a great find!
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