Best Car Boot, Charity Shop and Jumble Sale Bargains - New Thread 4/10/09

MadelinesMum

Hi, a bit cold today but the local CB was really busy. Managed to get:
Gap hooded fleece 50p
Next t-shirt 20p
Wooden teddy picture bookends £1.50
2 school pinafores & red jacket £1.50
Large cross stitch Cat framed picture (which I'm going to make into a cushion) £2
Wooden bead toy (like you get at the doctors but smaller) 50p
Dress-up wedding costume 50p
I'm really pleased with what I got today and glad I went despite the weather.

jtz

A bit of a hit and miss today at CB-managed to get:

• a brown Next long sleeve maxi-50p (yes I know, maxi seasons over, but hoping to wear it with a chunky cardi, you always find something after you REALLY wanted it!)
• accessorize beaded pink bag-wasn't sure about this but felt sorry for the fella who'd been in the cold since it was pitch black!-50p
• a black pic frame-50p
• 2 rolls of wallpaper(for lining draws)-£1

Boring stuff::cool:

• foil roll thing to put behind radiators-£1.50 (its really cold in the living room already!)
• 4 sheets/duvet covers (decorating) -£1
• BN letterbox cover-£1
• BN wallpaper pasting brush-50p
• BN long screwdriver-£1

Did see loads of nice stuff but was too big for me-just remembered now that I could have adjusted it! :think:Saw loads of nice branded dresses but I have way too many already!:p
Also noticed a pattern in young male sellers-they're more likely to accept your bargaining offers! HTH someone

Hoping to go to 2 CSs tomorrow, maybe three, I'll update soon.
Hope everyone else had good finds.:)

Coco_2.55

Hi everyone, I'm new so go easy on me!

Went to the local CB today and got

Lovely 50's perfume atomiser bottle with tassel, gorgeous for dressing table 50p
Cashmere oversized Pringle jumper 1.00
Peter Kay 'Saturday Night Peter' book I've wanted for ages 1.00
Lancome make-up bag and mini brush set 20p

Best ever bargains would be fuschia YSL jacket for £1 or my leather Osprey clutch for 50p

notsorichandnotsofamous

Did manage 2 carboots yesterday,there where only about 10 stalls at the first one but it had been moved indoors due to the weather.

pottery honey pot & spoon - 50p

The second one was much better,it is one that is permanently on indoors all year round but hadn't been to it for well over a year because it tends to be the same sellers week in week out selling the same old stuff !

Brand new cream round tablecloth - 50p
old fashioned large glass jug - 90p
couple of blue pottery jars - 50p each
Blue teapot - £1.00
4 china teacups with saucers,sideplates and a large matching sandwich plate - £2.50
Blue and white teapot - £2.00
Mini decorative teapot - £1.00

All ready for when my kitchen is re-decorated

Deb

MadelinesMum

notsorichandnotsofamous wrote: »

Did manage 2 carboots yesterday,there where only about 10 stalls at the first one but it had been moved indoors due to the weather.

pottery honey pot & spoon - 50p

The second one was much better,it is one that is permanently on indoors all year round but hadn't been to it for well over a year because it tends to be the same sellers week in week out selling the same old stuff !

Brand new cream round tablecloth - 50p
old fashioned large glass jug - 90p
couple of blue pottery jars - 50p each
Blue teapot - £1.00
4 china teacups with saucers,sideplates and a large matching sandwich plate - £2.50
Blue and white teapot - £2.00
Mini decorative teapot - £1.00

All ready for when my kitchen is re-decorated

Deb

Well done on your finds! I've been looking for a teapot for ages and not had any luck. I saw one in a charity shop for £4 but I wouldn't buy because it was a bit dear, then I kicked myself when I got home and realised it was a good make.

ladylouise62

I recently found a designer sheepskin jacket for £4! Although the designer no longer does clothes, I bought a silk blouse of hers in the 80s for £80 - so it would have been fairly expensive.... and it almost looked unworn !!
Since it was in a charity shop I thought that they really should get more for it so I paid more and still got a bargain, but didn't feel guilty

lulu650

Some of my bargains from carboot sales and local independent charity shop;
Phase Eight dress in purple floral RRP £65 = £4
Laura Ashley silk dress RRP £95 = £4
John Rocha pinstriped trouser suit = £3
Next Wool jacket BNWT RRP £85 = £1
M&S Portfolio dress BNWT £29 = £3
Jaegar tee shirt BNWT = £3
Wolford (Harrods label) stockings = £1
Bundle of wool jumpers Next, Monsoon etc. 50p each
Couple of genuine Burberry items = £1.50 sold ebay over £50
Radley purse = £2.50

I've been losing weight the last few months and second hand is ideal for me until I stabilise. I steer towards high end clothing to get some wear and not lose money (usually gain!) when I sell on. I have made some duff purchases though and cut my losses and give to a charity shop.

Recently bought a very good fake Burberry handbag, passed onto a charity shop, who sold it and it's now on ebay! Someone is going to be disappointed

Just finished reading "It's Vintage Darling", I think Goanmad recommended it some time ago. Any other books like that?

goanmad

Great news, folks! My bargain hunting and buying tips have landed me VIP tickets to London fashion Week....what shall I wear?

I went to town today specifically for curtains, found none suitable but came back with:

Vintage brown leather brogues (Bf has been after some in his size for ages) £3.95
Black with a gold hoop print 1970's belted knife pleat top with baloon sleeves £2.60
Bag of vintage coloured milinary feathers 50p
1950's white leather handbag with maker's tags and price label attached 80p

Two other interesting clothes-related reads:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Alligators-Old-Mink-New-Money/dp/0752879510

and this:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Mothers-Wedding-Dress-Justine-Picardie/dp/0330413066

monkeypuzzle32

oh how exciting Goan, well done!Its been years since I went to LFW but I'd take the opportunity to wear something OTT preferably with a bit of vintage couture or vintage designer thrown in!

goanmad

I was thinking along the same lines, Monkey! I won a rather splendid vintage designer label dress off eBay on saturday and it arrived this morning. :j

I've never been but I've invited a fellow blogger I've never met to be my guest so we should have fun.