Hong stands proud with his catch of the day. Around him, a small crowd has gathered to hear the story and to regale in his find; a rather large floral Chinese Cloisonné vase. He is thrilled to boast that he purchased this prize possession for only $140. The scuttlebutt among the dealers and admirers is [...]
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Frenzy and Fervour at the 21st Century Flea Market
Posted in Flea Markets, Shows Events Markets, Thrift, tagged Antiques, Appraisals, British Columbia, Flea Market, Vancouver, Vintage on November 5, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Delta Hospital Auxillary Thrift Store in Ladner
Posted in Local Stores, Thrift, tagged British Columbia, Ladner Village, Shopping, Thrift, thrift stores on September 14, 2009 | 3 Comments »
The Delta Hospital Auxillary Thrift Store in Ladner (4816 Delta Ave., Ladner, BC) is definitely old school when it comes to how they do business. And it shows, their shop is always busy. Located in the quaint fishing village known as Ladner, this thrift store (located in two separate store fronts side by side) has [...]
Quick Update on West Point Grey Church Sale and Ladner Market
Posted in Rummage Sales, Thrift, tagged British Columbia, Rummage Sale, Second Hand, Secondhand, Thrift, Vancouver on September 12, 2009 | Leave a Comment »
Just thought I would let folks know that at the West Point Grey Rummage Sale tomorrow – Sunday 2pm to 4pm – they will be selling everything at terrific prices. I also heard that they will sell bags for $5 and then you get to stuff as much of what you can into that bag. [...]
West Point Grey United Church Thrift Sale
Posted in Rummage Sales, Thrift, tagged British Columbia, Rummage Sale, sales, Shopping, Thrift, thrift stores, Vancouver on September 10, 2009 | 1 Comment »
Rummage sale season has arrived….and I couldn’t be happier. There is something to be said for the old fashioned church rummage sales with bits of everything on sale for prices as low as 25 cents. Mind you, there is not much that you can get for a quarter these days, but that the possibility exists [...]
Thrift Shopping 101
Posted in Rummage Sales, Shows Events Markets, Thrift, tagged classifieds, dumpster diving, garage sales, Shopping, Thrift, thrift stores, Vancouver on September 8, 2009 | 2 Comments »
It used to be that thrift shopping was seen almost as a bad thing. Fortunately times have changed and not only is it now considered to be both economical and fun, for some it has even become a sport! Here below is my overview of all the different places to score some terrific and thrifty [...]
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