What's the best bargain you've ever found?
October 4th 2007 22:01
Whether its a penchant for music, fashion, antiques or just plain everyday stuff - there's always a bargin to be found somewhere - whether its at a garage sale, Op-Shop, market stall or heaven forbid - ebay.
While hardly an experienced hunter and bargain gatherer - there are people out there - like a friend of mine - who manages to snap up the most extraordinary items - from old tram route destination scrolls to iconic 20's and 30's fashion accessories and assorted memorabilia - for virtually a song.
Of course - other than my first car - a brown 1972 Datsun 180B - complete with mag wheels, radio cassette and a boot you could swim in when it rained - I guess the biggest bargain of recent times to find a home at the palatial MNG residence was a 1963 Seeberg Jukebox.
A fixer upper which cost a mere $120 - this timewarped jewel now resides in the official men's escape - the garage - to be enjoyed alongside its 1961 Coke Chest Fridge companion - another iconic (and bargain priced) orphan to have found a loving home.
So - beg, stolen or bartered for - what is the best bargain you've ever found?
Betcha bottom dollar it was a beauty.
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Comment by Lara M
Love Speaks
Food Slate
A set of Tupperware favours...an egg-separator, an olive picker, a cake cutter/server and a mini sifter...all in blue - 'cos aesthetics can be lovely and pleasing to the eyes...particularly in the kitchen. All for .99 cents! I only really wanted the mini sifter...but what a bargain!
$5 pair of Gap jeans -- your daughters will LOVE shopping in the land of stars and stripes!
...and most recently, $15 Billabong and Roxy bikinis...just in time for my sojourn to the East coast
p/s...ooo, u have a jukebox! I've always wanted one... Space permitting we'll get one next time...
Comment by Louie
Climate Red
randomthoughts
Phil's Wellness Tips
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I can't remember any notable "finds." I am a bargain... sale shopper. I especially love tag sales and poking around antique shops (the quirky ones are my fav)
Great question.
Mis
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Tupperware - God's gift to husbands - who never quite know what to do with those half eaten left-overs.
As for Gap, Roxy and Billabong gear - don't even go there . . .
Light a candle for me!
Cheers
MNG
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
That's so very very cool. Just the thought of uncovering some long forgotten, unwanted or hidden treasure is a day's excitement in itself.
Thanks for dropping by and sharing.
MNG
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Remind me not to ever let you loose with Mrs Nice Guy - sounds like you'd make a formidable tag team.
Always a pleasure.
Speak soon.
MNG
Comment by KylieW
Celebrity Obsession
Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
Charlie Brown jersey dress for $30 - was $250.
Miss Shop divine leather skirt for $2.50 in Myer sale.
Very cool red platform shoes in opshop for 50c.
Giant 4kg bag of cashews when on holidays for a dollar.
My little car for $4000 mates rates.
Fendi wallet for $120 - was $370.
Bargains give me an instant burst of happiness!
Michaelie
Comment by DuskDevi
Rugby World Cup 2007
I collect 50s and 60s ballgowns (plus gorgeous gorgeous 70s Halston gowns) so am always hunting for vintage treasures but occasionally find modern day treasures as well, like...
A dress by an exclusive designer that retailed for about hmmm...A$pick a number between 2 and 3...thousand...for $15. This dress was barely worn, if at all and the op-shop ladies were quite happy for me to have it!
...plus am also into watches so was chuffed to find a vintage Cartier in an antique jewellry stall. I had it evaluated and verified. You would not believe what I paid for it and what it's actually worth... felt bad so went back to those markets a few times to look for the stallholder but he wasn't there...thought it was just meant to be.
My husband restores vintage Jaguars (to wind down!) and I help (to wind myself up!) so some amazing treasures to be found.
I didn't beg, barter or steal this...I suppose I saved it. A 60s British Airways cabin bag that was given to passengers...it's shaped like a bowling bag/tote and is simple and simply gorgeous. Was my Mum's. I love it and always get comments about it.
Well...that's it. For now.
I like your treasures MNG...
Dusk
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
That is a bargain. 9yrs use - no doubt time soon to justify heading back to buy another.
Cheers
MNG
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
You are quite the shopper aren't you?
Perhaps I should let my three daughters tag along with you on their relevant expeditions.
Then again - always suspected you were good value
MNG
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Can I pal round with you?
Had chance to stumble on what appeared to be a nicely preserved Breitling Chronograph - a few years ago at flea market on the south coast - but being dubious of it's authenticity - passed up the chance.
If only I'd known the oracle then . . .
As for Mr DD - what a hobby - though I find it hard to believe you'd need any winding up.
You're a treasure.
MNG
Comment by Mrs M
Mum's Word
Datsun 180B....what about the Sky Blue 2 door 120Y with vinyl rooftop? No I don't own one, that was one rite of passage I didn't go through.
I'm usually into books and CD's.
The Juke box sounds very cool. I've always wanted one. When I get the perfect house....
Love & stuff
Mrs M
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
The perfect house is always someone else's. As for the Datsun 180B - what a chick magnet! And yes - it actually had a vinyl roof to boot!
Thanks for dropping by
MNG
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
I love a good tag team!
Mis
Comment by Mr Nice Guy
Pop Culturist
Pop Rock Factory
Just don't wear your T-Birds gear or wrestling garb when you go into battle at the sales - errrr - on second thoughts - that may actually clear the decks for ease of bargain hunting!
MNG
Comment by Miswanderlust
Killer Beats
Ramble On
Hipnotherapy
Comment by Michaelie
Flick Wit
And yes, gladly. They can be my proteges.
Michaelie