unused CRAIG handheld tape recorder $1.99
A technological device that has been far removed from society as of late. There are many applications that this can be used in this day and age (I just need to find them). My kid in college may be able to use this for recording lectures, and I might be able to utilize it if I interview anyone for a blog piece.
0.50¢ for a Frankie Yankovic polka album!
Rich and soulful Oktoberfest tunes!
1974 Avon Barber pole cologne decanter $1.99
originally held 3 ounces of 'Wild Country' aftershave
Rich and soulful Oktoberfest tunes!
originally held 3 ounces of 'Wild Country' aftershave
70's Nut jar
70's Handmade coaster set.
I remember all kinds of folks being pretty crafty back in the day. It's something that has made a comeback in recent years, and is pretty refreshing to see. Heck.. my daughter is making her own jewelry, crocheting hats & head bands, and is getting ready to open her own Etsy store to sell her items in.
This item reminded me of the days when I had my own calligraphy and stationary sets as a kid. This 'Gift-Maker' textile decorating paint set is just an example of how much more creative and artistic folks strived to be back in the day. With this kit, you could create beautiful designs on aprons, purses, handkerchiefs, gloves, and all kinds of other clothing.
I collect beer steins, and my heart almost skipped a beat when I saw this mug. Alas.. upon further inspection, it was made in Brazil rather than in Germany.
And finally, while it's not a retro item.. I found this Game-Boy Advance for 99 cents. I wasn't sure if it worked or not, but seeing as there was a game cartridge still inside of it, I figured it was worth the gamble.
I got it home and put batteries in it to find it worked perfectly. All I need to do is buy a battery compartment door for it. The door will cost me more than the unit and game cost, but in the end.. I'll only be into this thing for under $5.00. Pretty good deal considering I almost paid $50.00 for a used system with no game a couple of months ago for my daughter!
Not a bad outing this week, even though I was a bit rushed. It's when I'm able to take my time in thrift stores and flea markets that I can really uncover some great finds. Hopefully next week will produce even better results.
Posts
COOL!!! I always enjoy your thrift store excursions!!!
ReplyDeleteMe too! My bride.. (it depends on what I bring home) =^D
DeleteGreat finds! I love that decorating set!
ReplyDeleteHey Maggs! How've ya been? That decorating set still had a lot of stencils in it. Paint too (albeit dried up)
DeleteWe just use duck tape for battery doors.
ReplyDeleteDuck tape CAN fix everything! Retro thriftiness at its finest. Although some would say.. "redneck thriftiness". LOL
DeleteDarrin - I think I offered in the past to design you a home that has a large room for all of your "finds". I'm concerned that you have all these GREAT finds but you must be filling up your available space.
ReplyDeleteDon't get me wrong - I LOVE all the stuff you find and am jealous of what must be an awesome collection.
BTW - my grandmother was the the Queen of making tons of little things with plastic and crochet... they still occupy little nooks and cranny;s all around my folks' house.
HA! I DO occasionally run out of space, but have got good about "thinning out" my collection from time to time. There's stuff I collect for me.. and then treasures I simply can't pass up. Sometimes the two get confused, so I have to check myself from time to time. Heck.. if I had more space.. Oh the stuff I would buy!!
DeleteSweet deals Mr. D! it looks like they have all kinds of Godzilla monsters out besides just Godzilla. WIll have to go to TRU soon and check them out. Thanks for the heads up.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I should have snapped a pic of the Mecha-Godzilla and other sculpts as well.
DeleteYou always find such cool stuff in these shops. I finally went to one recently but only got a couple of books there. I love old Avon cologne and perfume bottles and this one is neat. Only 1.99 for the hand held tape recorder - wow, what a bargain. My brother still has his. It's great that your daughter is making jewelry now - I hope that she does well selling it. I loved getting handmade gifts from my aunt and grandma in the 70s and 80s.
ReplyDeleteSometimes I hit the jackpot, and sometimes visits are a bust, but fortunately thrift store stock constantly rotates. I could really make a career out of thrifting if given the chance!
DeleteBoy,I'm a sucker for obsolete electronics (hence my way too large collection of LaserDiscs and the numerous players I've gone through).That cassette recorder is way cool,now,can you still find tapes for it?
ReplyDeleteOh yeah! Thrift stores have packs of 6 unopened tapes for 1.00 to 2.00. Heck.. I've got unopened blank cassette's from the late eighties I haven't used yet!
Delete