Monday, August 31, 2009

The No-Brainer

At the Estate Sale I wanted this one...



Look at that patina ~ the color ~ the layers of old paint...



I knew someone will want it when I bring it to the flea to sell...



Mr. Anything Goes Here wanted this one... to put in the front yard ~ newish ~ red ~ almost perfect...



At $1 each... it was a no-brainer.. we both got what we wanted...



Don't you just love it when that happens????
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36 comments:

  1. DeniseAugust 31, 2009 at 8:35 PM

    What a thrifty bargain. $1.00 each, way to go!

    XXDenise

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  2. MindyAugust 31, 2009 at 8:48 PM

    Get out! $1 each? And I thought I stole mine at $5. Congrats! ~Mindy

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  3. Julie MarieAugust 31, 2009 at 8:52 PM

    Oooh how lucky you are! We had those old chairs when I was a little girl... my sister inherited them and painted them! I would have left them shabby... the pink one DOES look pretty though... Bisous... Julie Marie

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  4. Chemin des MuguetsAugust 31, 2009 at 9:00 PM

    Love the one with the patina. You've a great eye! Thanks for stopping by my blog.

    Cheers,

    Marjorie

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  5. AnonymousAugust 31, 2009 at 9:06 PM

    My grandmother had green metal chairs like those. The thing I remember the most about them was how hot they were on my little legs when I sat in them. The pillow on your's is just perfect.

    Have a great evening.

    Charla

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  6. Lori EAugust 31, 2009 at 9:08 PM

    What do ya mean "when that happens". That never happens here. You guys get all the deals in the US.
    Canadians don't sell anything cheap.

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  7. RebeccaAugust 31, 2009 at 9:25 PM

    Joan, I don't know where you shop but it must be a lot better on that side of town!
    Great stuff
    Blessings
    Rebecca

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  8. AmyAugust 31, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    $1.00?!! Geez!! I love when that happens (though it rarely happens to me!).

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  9. Marsi @ The Cottage CheeseAugust 31, 2009 at 9:50 PM

    $1 ?! Sweet deal on both chairs! I never find anything that good for $1.

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  10. ClassyChassyAugust 31, 2009 at 10:20 PM

    Great bargains!

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  11. Julie@beingRUBYAugust 31, 2009 at 10:25 PM

    $1 ??? You can't get anything her for $1
    Flea, estate sales, nor $1 shops...
    Infact eEven the $1 shops are called $2 shops and pretty sure nothing in them for $2
    Great bargains. x Julie

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  12. CindyAugust 31, 2009 at 10:29 PM

    I Want chairs like that!

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  13. JuneAugust 31, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    A dollar! Are you kidding me? Just an awesome buy.Good for you!
    Hugs,
    June

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  14. beachvintage.comSeptember 1, 2009 at 12:29 AM

    This is a true amazing BARGAIN. Well done.

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  15. MayaSeptember 1, 2009 at 1:45 AM

    I love that chair..., I saw two of them at Mary Kay Andrews' blog (who's remodel on Tybee I featured), and they were pink too.

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  16. UnknownSeptember 1, 2009 at 6:15 AM

    Don't you love it when get something that everybody wants! Good job.

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  17. JaneSeptember 1, 2009 at 6:30 AM

    I have fond memories of chairs like that on my neighbor's front porch. We spent a lot of summer evenings hanging out in those chairs. Great buy for $1.00!

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  18. UnknownSeptember 1, 2009 at 6:50 AM

    1.00!!!!!!! EACH!!!?!?!?

    What a steal! {Did you tell them you stole it} :)

    I have been eying some of these for so long and the cheapest I found was $75 for a set of 4. That was out of my price range at the time, but $1 I could definitely do ANYtime!! Congrats!

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  19. Lois ChristensenSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:03 AM

    Great price!! Love the flowers in the one! Enjoy your day!

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  20. Karen September 1, 2009 at 8:39 AM

    My grandparents had chairs just like those. Great memories.

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  21. PamSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:49 AM

    What a great remake on that one and at a great price too! Wow, that red really pops! Thanks for sharing.
    Pam

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  22. Simply IowaSeptember 1, 2009 at 8:59 AM

    Hi Joan,
    Love the old chair, I sell many, every year, and they are the coolest! They make new ones, but not even close to the quality of the old ones, I think people found that out, pretty quickly. They slowed up on sales, when the repro's came out, then when people realized, they weren't as heavy duty, they came back to the 'real deal', and for less money! Bonus! I leave mine 'as found', so people can do with them what they want, paint'em up, or keep'em gnarly!
    Thanks for asking about up dates on the Old House, we've only been cleaning, between us and the executors, we've hauled ou 4 of the largest dumpsters you can find, plus several loads of brush, and old lumber... We haven't closed yet, so no serious updates, those will be at the end of the month... I'll keep you posted!
    Barb C.

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  23. The Tattered CottageSeptember 1, 2009 at 9:55 AM

    SCORE!! I have great memories at Granny Mac's house in her chairs like the one you chose. They both are wonderful, but I'm more drawn to the one you picked :)
    Toni

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  24. Staci K.September 1, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    This style of chair always reminds me of my Nana and Grandad. They had a patio full of these in bright colors. Thanks for the nice memory!

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  25. ElyseSeptember 1, 2009 at 6:00 PM

    i do love when that happens. hooray for no brainers!

    xo

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  26. debSeptember 1, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    OMG!!! $1 ea! What a steal! Good for you!!!

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  27. PegSeptember 1, 2009 at 10:30 PM

    I love your chairs... I'm with you. I like the green chippy one best!

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  28. ClaudiaSeptember 2, 2009 at 12:08 AM

    Wow... i need to grab you to take me with you to find a fantastic $1.00 chair like this.

    Love the transision.

    If you get a minute I would always enjoy you stopping.

    TTFN~~Claudia ♥ ♥

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  29. Light and VoicesSeptember 2, 2009 at 1:13 AM

    Someone else's trash becomes your gold brick. $1.00 such a deal! Your chair looks fantastic!
    jfm

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  30. Regina September 2, 2009 at 4:06 AM

    Fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

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  31. Becky K.September 2, 2009 at 6:00 AM

    You did very well.
    Everyone is happy!

    Becky K.
    Hospitality Lane

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  32. Karen at Nittany InspirationsSeptember 2, 2009 at 9:07 AM

    You got a great chair for $1.00.

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  33. g.suzieSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:22 AM

    I like them both, you got a steal at $1.oo, way to go. . .Love the gourd picture on your header too, happy outdoor Wednesday!

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  34. CarlaSeptember 2, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    Ok, great looking chairs for $1 each?? That NEVER happens here!! Enjoy your find!

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  35. Cass @ That Old HouseSeptember 2, 2009 at 5:00 PM

    ONE DOLLAR EACH? Oh my gosh, that is an amazing bargain. Holy smokes, you got mad skills! Where do you find estate sales with those kinds of prices???
    Cass

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  36. Personalized Sketches and SentimentsSeptember 6, 2009 at 10:18 AM

    heehee! It is truly grand when this happens:
    Happy couple gets what they want! :o)

    Great finds!

    Blessings & Aloha!

    (also what a huge estate you posted about earlier! Wow! so much stuff... I always think about the stories behind the things in an estate sale...so many memories untold.

    ...and a very clever crochet boquet! idea that your dear friend "shared" with you :o)

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