NOT JUST A BARGAIN........A Real Steal...

This is my first time at 2nd. Time Around Tuesday......hosted by A Picture is Worth a 1,000 Words....
I never stepped inside a thrift store before I became a blogger but after seeing all the treasures that are to be found.....Well, now I'm hooked....
Always going in just to look for dishes...bowls and other kitchen items I can't live without....
I found another diamond in the ruff this week....
and I just had to share....
First.....how the Thrift store drew me in....
Come on......If "Miss Liberty" is blown up on the roof I am not driving by without stopping!!
As most of you know I am a die hard Statue of Liberty Fan............

A new Thrift store to benefit a local church..... I ofcourse first went to the dish pile and
I found these cute little dessert plates...


A set of Four.....

Each with a different pattern.....

The four cost $4.00......a dollar a piece.....

I just received the new Orvis catalog and was spying this 100% Camel Hair blazer.....
Not one to look at clothes while at the thrift stores.....
On the way to the cash register I noticed a familiar sleeve hanging out of all the other
hanging clothes....
Yes....the exact same 100% Camel Hair jacket.....size 12....perfect condition....
Here it's shown with just a simple white tee-shirt underneath....

Here it is in the Orvis Catalog....

And here is the price.....
$255.00
The Blazer had a $20. price tag on it.....a bargain right?
I added the White Stag $5.00 tee-shirt from Walmart....
And look I added a fancy silk pleated scarf.....
It's starting to look good...yes?
Well, how about adding maybe a Fancier silk scarf....
The famous pattern....."Brides de Gala"
Hermes....France...
It looks even classier.....Yes?
A few nice accessories can make any outfit look like a million bucks....
Now you know I didn't pay $20. for the jacket....
You see I didn't notice those big signs outside when I walked in....
Can you see what they say....
"EVERYTHING IS A $1.00"
Yes....that's right I paid $1.00 for a $255.00 jacket...
Add the dry cleaning fee and for a total of $4.00 I think I found quite the
Bargain......

Comments

KBeau said…
Wow. Everything at $1. What a bargain.
September 14, 2009 at 7:58 PM
Kathleen Grace said…
Oh my gosh Sue, you hit the jackpot! Amazing deals, I can't believe that beautiful jacket for $1~
September 14, 2009 at 8:03 PM
Cass @ That Old House said…
Ok I am most impressed.... for the jacket bargain, and also that you got a jacked dry cleaned for $3.00.

Good deals all around!
Cass
September 14, 2009 at 8:46 PM
Diann @ The Thrifty Groove said…
Great find in that jacket! Doesn't that make you even MORE addicted to thrift store shopping? LOL I can totally relate. Last year I bought a vintage Louis Vuitton purse for $5.00 - mint condition! I'm camping right now and I spent the day driving around and checking out thrift stores! LOL
September 14, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Susie Q said…
Egads Sue! Are you trying to make me green with envy!!

That jacket is just beautiful and the perfect item to have.
What a deal/steal!

You will look mahvelous!

Love,
Sue
September 15, 2009 at 4:12 AM
Ellen said…
Now if I had a store near me other than the nasty, dirty Goodwill, I may just try checking out a thrift store. But since I have checked this store out with my thrift store junkie niece and got skeeved in the process, I'll look for another store to try.
September 15, 2009 at 5:06 AM
Joyce said…
I hope this is a stop on our girls day outing?
Joyce
September 15, 2009 at 5:46 AM
Caro said…
OMG!! No way!!! WOW!!!!!
what a fabu find!
September 15, 2009 at 5:58 AM
Cheri said…
Sue,

JACK POT ... NEED I SAY MORE.

Oh yes I do... that picture of Sophie under next top model is so stick'n cute. What a charmer.

Cheri
September 15, 2009 at 6:31 AM
Daryl said…
the link you provided is for her email .. seriously, its time to learn how to put in a real grown up link ...

Such bargains (my mom would have said) you should have bought two of each
September 15, 2009 at 7:31 AM
Anonymous said…
Yummy color on that blazer; it will go with so many things. That is an awesome store. They know what 'thrift' means!
Suz
September 15, 2009 at 7:44 AM
Julia @ Hooked on Houses said…
Love those dessert plates. So cute! They really were a steal!
September 15, 2009 at 3:00 PM
Sherri said…
Love the blazer! What an awesome find. I think I would have had to dig, look, stay for more bargins at a buck each! LOL
September 15, 2009 at 4:17 PM
Penny from Enjoying The Simple Things said…
Oh My Goodness!!! First, I love the sweet plates....but that bargain of the Orvis blazer for $1???? WOWZER!!!!!
September 15, 2009 at 5:23 PM
Manuela@A Cultivated Nest said…
Wow! Everything a dollar! How do that do that! That's an amazing deal on the jacket!! Those plates are cute!

Yes, I'll be re-hanging the movie posters after I paint. I actually found two at Goodwill recently to add to our collection.

Manuela
September 15, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Denise Marie said…
Wow, I see you feelin' fine when you put your $1 duds on!! You would have loved the statue of liberty I took a pic of this summer on the Eastern Shore of VA.
September 15, 2009 at 7:45 PM
Pat @ Mille Fiori Favoriti said…
Oh WOW! Why do I never find thrift sales like this? That was a such a wonderful bargain ... I'm sure you will look very chic in it!
September 15, 2009 at 9:16 PM
Unknown said…
Wow...you really did good on the blazer! Love the plates too!

Thanks so much for linking to 2nd Time Around!
Diane
September 15, 2009 at 9:29 PM
jeanne said…
Good morning Sue, yesterday was a busy day and I am just now checking the thrifty posts. Your jacket is more than thrifty, it was a gold mine. You sure know how to accessorize Sue. I love the plates as well.

I really like ms Liberty too. Have a great day.

Hugs, Jeanne
September 16, 2009 at 4:39 AM
Cathy said…
You hit the jackpot, Sue. You truly are the shopping queen. Love the jacket, t-shirt, scarf combo. Very classy.
September 17, 2009 at 7:05 AM
supplies overflowing! said…
WOW! Good for you!
Unbelievable!
September 18, 2009 at 5:46 AM
Mimi Sue said…
You win the thrift store crown. GREAT deal! Mimi
September 18, 2009 at 9:13 PM
Linda said…
Yes you did find quite the bargain!
September 21, 2009 at 4:10 PM
Laura @ the shorehouse. said…
I think you need to wear that blazer to the Allaire flea market in October. You will be the Belle of the Flea! :-) And by the way I am totally meeting you and the daughter there. Whether y'all like it or not. :-)
September 21, 2009 at 4:39 PM
Kathleen said…
That is amazing! I love a good bargain...so much more fun than full price. And I never hesitate to tell what I paid..I have been told I shouldn't do that! :)
October 23, 2009 at 5:42 PM
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