I love going to the thrift store. Always find great items.
Things I found Thrifting
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I ocasionally find something. I used to find a lot of great things when I lived in the states. The problem in France is people tend to use things until they are worn out. On the whole they dont have near as much "Stuff".
That's interesting. Most people have a disposable mindset in the US. I am a person who uses things until they don't work anymore or I can't wear an article of clothing. That is probably from growing up poor. Still poor by the way; teachers aren't paid very well and college is expensive.
I found this art deco ashtray stand at shop just minutes from my house. Some chrome polish, a little paint and a LOT of elbow grease and I have an ashtray I use every time I smoke. It's mostly for cigars, but I'm thinking I can use it for pipes too.
Not tobacciana YET, but will be used to hold my tobacco. $36 for the lot!
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I found this Sasieni Four Dot stummel a few weeks ago for $2.50, sans the stem.
Don't know when it started, but it's pretty commonly used word in YT world these days.
A while back I spotted this at a garage/estate sale. A wool and silk copy of the 13th century Flemish tapestry. It has a label on the back saying it was made in Paris. I found it on the net and the original is in a museum in Paris. I did a double take when I saw the price tag, $2. It now hangs in our family room. 
Found me some brand new shoes at a thrift shop in town. Only $10.50. Can't beat that. My image won't load right but they are light brown Oxfords. Perfect for teaching.
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A teacher saying "found me"??? I hope you teach math!
And you get the prize for the most unattractive photo....
I got excited and went hillbilly. I teach honors English. My photo is the epitome of backwoods root doctoring.A teacher saying "found me"??? I hope you teach math!
And you get the prize for the most unattractive photo....
Thrifting became a word when eBaying became a word. You'd be surprised how much stuff of value in a goodwill that can be resold on eBay for 10x profit if you know what to look for. My wife does it and makes good money at it but it's not for me. Shes like those American picker guys. Knows all these details about an item and what makes it collectible. She runs comps on eBay and haggles well. Me. I just go with her to get credit. It drives me crazy.
These look like the ones another poster had on a refinished dresser! Love those. Perfect!
Oh!!! I knew I saw those somewhere. I can't keep it all straight.
Went out this morning garage sailing. The weather was perfect so figured it might be a good day for it... I was right. We hit about 15 or 20 sales and found a few piddley little things but no real treasures. Only thing remotely pipe related was a couple of new Mason Jars for tobacco storage at $1. each. Easter will kill it for next week, but there is always the week after.
I like to see this lady thrifting in France.