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callmemadam) wrote2013-08-31 11:21 am
callmemadam) wrote2013-08-31 11:21 am
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At the Market
*sighs* I know most people would rather read my accounts of bargain hunting than my carefully thought out book reviews.:-) Here’s what I got today.
This wood and tile tray. It will be useful for over-wintering cuttings indoors.£1.00.
Wedgwood Dickens centenary mug, 1970. My hero! I don’t know why people don’t clean things up before selling; the tray and mug look so much better now I’ve washed them.
Some startlingly orange-red gladioli which I’d never have in the garden. For a pound, they make a nice feature on the hearth.
Craft mags. Why so, you ask? Two or three weeks ago I got a *real* bargain. Some people were selling card making materials. While I was idly looking at them, the chap said, ‘You can have the lot for £4.00.’ What? Part of me was saying, ‘No! You can’t possibly start a new hobby!’ The rest of me said, ‘Leave that lot there for that money?’ The stuff filled two very large bags and weighed a ton. Looking at it later, I estimated well over fifty pounds-worth of goods. I resolved to try making some simple Christmas cards, which is why I’m looking for inspiration. Today I also bought a Robert Goddard book I haven’t read and the usual fruit and veg. Quite satisfactory.
Contrary to weather forecasts of an autumnal feel to the weekend, it’s now heat-wave hot!
This wood and tile tray. It will be useful for over-wintering cuttings indoors.£1.00.
Wedgwood Dickens centenary mug, 1970. My hero! I don’t know why people don’t clean things up before selling; the tray and mug look so much better now I’ve washed them.
Some startlingly orange-red gladioli which I’d never have in the garden. For a pound, they make a nice feature on the hearth.
Craft mags. Why so, you ask? Two or three weeks ago I got a *real* bargain. Some people were selling card making materials. While I was idly looking at them, the chap said, ‘You can have the lot for £4.00.’ What? Part of me was saying, ‘No! You can’t possibly start a new hobby!’ The rest of me said, ‘Leave that lot there for that money?’ The stuff filled two very large bags and weighed a ton. Looking at it later, I estimated well over fifty pounds-worth of goods. I resolved to try making some simple Christmas cards, which is why I’m looking for inspiration. Today I also bought a Robert Goddard book I haven’t read and the usual fruit and veg. Quite satisfactory.
Contrary to weather forecasts of an autumnal feel to the weekend, it’s now heat-wave hot!
Marketing
(Anonymous) 2013-08-31 10:31 am (UTC)(link)Bet you paid less for all your magazines than I pay for just one. Hope they help to get the creative juices flowing.
Glad you have a nice day, we have sunshine, showers and quite a bit of wind.
Wee Sister
Re: Marketing
One of these magazines has a cover price of £7.99! I paid 25p each.
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I love the tray!
Wow, a special magazine for card-making. Has it been featured yet in HIGNFY, I wonder ;-)
We'll be getting the heat later in the week.
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Now you've got me thinking of possible questions based on crafting.:-) There are lots of these mags and they're all very expensive.
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On the plus side, dirty things are quite often cheaper than clean, I find, so I don't mind a bit of filth (depending on the item, obviously!)
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