Sunday, March 27, 2011

$3 Well Spent

Yesterday morning I made a quick visit to the local op shop and much to my surprise found this original Thonet chair. It has the label under the seat. And it only cost $2:


Two days ago I found these two original oil paintings:

They only cost 50 cents each. Less than a tube of paint. Now they form part of my oil painting collection (which admittedly two days ago consisted of one painting):


So, for the price of a cup of coffee, I now have some lovely additions to the boatshed.
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12 comments:

  1. beachcomberMarch 27, 2011 at 12:31 AM

    sounds like a great op shop down there...love your bargain finds!

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  2. MichelleMarch 27, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    wow ! what a great find !! lovely lovely lovely !!

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  3. UnknownMarch 27, 2011 at 2:41 AM

    Haha, thats usually how my collections start...you did well!

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  4. michelleMarch 27, 2011 at 12:01 PM

    Beautiful finds!! I love your header, what a perfect spot to sit and enjoy. :)

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  5. My Notting HillMarch 27, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    That's an amazing find! How wonderful to own an original Thonet.

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  6. Desire EmpireMarch 28, 2011 at 1:14 AM

    Great finds. Love the chair.

    I am blogging about living on the Northern Beaches of Sydney Australia. I would love you to stop by for a visit. I have added you to my blog roll. I am trying to create a one stop shop for coast lovers. Hope you will stop by to visit.

    Best Carolyn

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  7. Desire EmpireMarch 28, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    Sorry that comment about the Northern Beaches of Sydney was posted as anonomous. It was me at www.desireempire.com

    Best Carolyn

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  8. MelissaMarch 28, 2011 at 3:44 AM

    ok massive envy at my end!!!!!

    love that chair and your little gorgeously covered seat next to it!!

    melissa x

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  9. CamilleMarch 28, 2011 at 9:04 PM

    I'd say three dollars VERY well spent. Wow.

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  10. AndreaMarch 29, 2011 at 1:48 PM

    I need your op shops!! You could set up a re-sale shop on line. Buy the good stuff from oppies - and re sell it. Cheaper than elsewhere and still make a profit!

    That chair would have been upwards of $100 in Bangalow!!

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  11. Norma BennettMarch 29, 2011 at 5:08 PM

    $2 for that chair!!! You should definately be crowned the Queen of Op Shopping!!!

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  12. {the hort couture gardener}March 29, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    Fabulous find!! I've had some similar luck, but an original Thonet - now that takes the cake! My Mum and I called them our 'special shops'. Definitely true someone elses trash is anothers treasure!

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