And the lamps!
Showing posts with label estate sales. scary people. Show all posts
Showing posts with label estate sales. scary people. Show all posts
Thursday, February 10, 2011
And just in time for Valentine's Day!
This photo is from a posting about an estate sale that's happening tomorrow morning. I'll be heading there at the crack of dawn just to see it in person. Hope I don't have to push these guys out of the way.
And the lamps!
And the lamps!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
I broke my own rule, but it was worth it
Years ago, I promised myself I would NEVER wait to get into estate sales. The people in line are dealers and/or crazies. It's competitive and stressful and takes all the fun out of junking for me. And besides, no one else wants the stuff I like, so it's usually safe to go in an hour or two after opening. Last Friday, however, I made an exception. This sale was the only one in my general vicinity and when I arrived, the line was pretty short and my cup of cafe au lait was full, so I jumped in.
There was the house, the garage,
and the RV barn in back.
I got a couple of big things that I took directly to the shop...
The moss covered concrete frog, (If you kiss him, he turns into a prince. Believe me, I tried it.)
and a large, vintage aluminium vent, which sold in less than 24 hours. The small stuff is still waiting to get unwrapped. Next post, I promise.
There was the house, the garage,
and the RV barn in back.
I got a couple of big things that I took directly to the shop...
The moss covered concrete frog, (If you kiss him, he turns into a prince. Believe me, I tried it.)
and a large, vintage aluminium vent, which sold in less than 24 hours. The small stuff is still waiting to get unwrapped. Next post, I promise.
Friday, May 29, 2009
CSI Portland: Update
Remember these boys? And how I said that they are sometimes banned from estate sales?
Thanks to my eagle eyed friend who saw the sign and provided the photo. I wonder if I should hire a bodyguard before I hit the estate sale highway today....
Thanks to my eagle eyed friend who saw the sign and provided the photo. I wonder if I should hire a bodyguard before I hit the estate sale highway today....
Monday, April 20, 2009
CSI Portland
Okay boys and girls....
Spring is definitely here and so is estate sale season. I want to warn you right now about 2 regulars who seem to hit every sale, every Friday, on the east side of Portland. If you see these two; STAY CLEAR! I have seen one of them shove a little old lady out of his way, and witnessed the other in a screaming obscenity-laced fight with a dealer in a dead person's house. Believe me, you don't want to mess with these boys! Occasionally, there is a large sign on the front door at estate sales that reads:
"@*&^% and *#^$% are not welcome here!!!"
Suspect #1
Suspect #2
The Getaway Car
Spring is definitely here and so is estate sale season. I want to warn you right now about 2 regulars who seem to hit every sale, every Friday, on the east side of Portland. If you see these two; STAY CLEAR! I have seen one of them shove a little old lady out of his way, and witnessed the other in a screaming obscenity-laced fight with a dealer in a dead person's house. Believe me, you don't want to mess with these boys! Occasionally, there is a large sign on the front door at estate sales that reads:
"@*&^% and *#^$% are not welcome here!!!"
Suspect #1
Suspect #2
The Getaway Car
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