I have been on the lookout for the quintessential vintage pencil sharpener for months. Last Friday, I am happy to report, my search ended at NE 111th St. and Halsey in Portland, Oregon. There he was, sitting on the shelf at the Adventist thrift store, alongside the flotsam & jetsam of leftover garage sale office supplies. My husband will be attaching him to the pantry door in the kitchen so I can keep my eye on him. Do you think I paid too much?
Sunday, June 28, 2009
The hunt is over
I have been on the lookout for the quintessential vintage pencil sharpener for months. Last Friday, I am happy to report, my search ended at NE 111th St. and Halsey in Portland, Oregon. There he was, sitting on the shelf at the Adventist thrift store, alongside the flotsam & jetsam of leftover garage sale office supplies. My husband will be attaching him to the pantry door in the kitchen so I can keep my eye on him. Do you think I paid too much?
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Hi! LOVE the sharpener! At $1.00 I think it was a BARGAIN ..... and, besides, who can put a price on finding your heart's desire!
Have a super week and hugs!
Betty :)
Finally I can stop looking at estate sales for one for you. Hope your pencils are all sharpened and life is good. Excellent price Ms. Dot!
The cost is never too much if it's exactly what you want.
XOXO
Lilly, Piper, Carrleigh and Java
Yes, you paid too much and must now sell it to me for TWO dollars, ha ha. What luck for you!!
I have one of those pencil sharpeners. It belonged to my dad. It's not currently attached anywhere, but I still have it.
Glad you found one!
Thank God! Every time I see one at an estate sale I feel guilty for not getting it for you. Then I realize how silly I'd feel mailing you one. ENJOY. And please let us know how many pencils you sharpen the second it's installed....
Well, that is a treasure... I'm so happy you go one... it sure does remind me of school days... I have an electric one... and would love to have the oldie (but goodie)... maybe someday!!! Have a great 4th of July!!!
{{HUGS}} Michelle
LOL - I need one of those myself. My kids are always needing pencils sharpened.
AWESOME! I've been looking for one of these too! Good for you!!
Yours in dull lead,
Sheila
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