Friday, January 15, 2010

Loose change






Popped into a local op shop. It was crowded with shoppers and difficult to move around. There were signs up: Buy a bag of books for $1, clothes half price. There was only one lovely little old lady working the counter. Let me paint a picture: floral blouse tucked into beige high waisted slacks, with belt. Lots of blue eye shadow, and a blow waved silvery-blonde up do. She was tiny, but focused. I placed my goodies on the counter and she counted them up to herself. $1.20, she says, in her little, croaky voice. $1.20 I question? Yes she says, smiling. Lets make it $2 and you've got a deal I say. Well if you're sure she says. So I took my basket of goodies and off I went, feeling a little bit...well you know.

12 comments:

  1. Ah, lovely goodies all, and good on you for upping the price a little...!

    The oppies have been pumping around here lately too, people everywhere, sales to peruse, deals to be had... I do love the post-christmas purge!

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  2. such wonderful finds and a great price too!! I haven't ventured to the op shops since before xmas......very unlike me!!

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  3. Hey big spender! LOVE that blue floral sheet.

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  4. This is what op shopping is all about, enjoy your goodies!

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  5. What a steal! I hear your guilty pangs... but don't worry, the op shops in my neck of the woods are milking us dry so enjoy it!

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  6. Yep that is a steal. Gotta love a real bargain and yeah you got one my lovely. Hope you are well and lots of love...xxx

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  7. Lovely finds, seems to be fantastic oppy shopping at the moment. I'm trying to keep away!

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  8. I love those little old baskets - so sweet!

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  9. I so live that blue flowery fabric! Its awesome. What a bargin...Dont think that ladie will be working there much longer...for your sake I hope she is.

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  10. No, don't feel guilty! Like Gina, there are op-shops around here with crazy prices, so you have to make the most of some great prices and sales! I am still kicking myself for missing a fill a bag for $1 day! Imagine all the goodies I could have fit in one bag? And I wouldn't have felt guilty as they were moving shop and wanted less to pack. :)

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  11. Wow what a haul! Great finds, enjoy :)

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  12. i love little old lady op-shops. they are so much fun! and i also love that fabulous blue-flowered fabric. well done!

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