Where Have I Been????

Alas, I have been remiss in upkeeping this wonderful blog - been feeling a little under the weather.  But, I have picked up a few nice things and would like to share them.  But, first - let me tell you a little about my weekend.

I did have a two day weekend this past week (YAY) and got to head off to a storage unit auction.  First of all, let me give you a little heads up - Google Maps SUCK.  Why was I using Google Maps instead of, say, a nice GPS system you may be asking...even if you aren't I'm going to tell you. :)  I purchased a Tom Tom because I know that I have a tendency to get lost.  Yes, I can read a map, yes I am good with directions, but still...I get lost.  Rambling today - sorry, back to the Tom Tom.  I just got my new Tom Tom and it was very very nice, worked well and was easy to use.  Except for the suction cup that holds it to my dash - sucker (ha ha) came loose and it fell and crashed into my console.  Cracked the screen and no more Tom Tom.  Since I bought it through an online auction site Tom Tom would not replace the sucker.  So, I was stuck with using Google Maps to find the storage unit auction I was going to attend.  They had me on the wrong side of the town - on the wrong street - and actually heading in the opposite direction.  After futilely looking for the place I called the storage site and got directions.  These directions were so good that I only had to stop and ask for additional directions three more times before I found the place.  I got there finally, late but there.

Then, so my luck would continue to be completely bad - they decided that they were going to sell off each individual item in the units.  Not a box, not a container - they opened each box and sold the items out of the box.  No opportunity to find a nice surprise, no opportunity to luck out with a great item, and no excitement at all.  If I wanted to attend a traditional auction I would have gone to an auction house which has nice comfortable seats and where I don't have 50 tall people standing in front of me blocking my view.  Needless to say, I did not stay.  But, so the day would not be a complete loss I decided to hit a few yard sales and thrift stores on my way home.  It was an interesting day to say the least :)

Here are a few items that may interest you - if you see something you like then feel free to click the webstore link on the right - all the items should be listed there.  If not, feel free to email me at NewNewNew2U@gmail.com and I will be happy to quote a price (and even haggle a little bit).

Coca Cola Belt Buckle - leather and brass by El Cid

Set of 10 crackle gold/brown glasses featuring Great Works Of Art

Brand new hookah with gold inlay and mahogany box (please request more pictures if you would like) - This hookah has a peacock design with a blue bowl - lots of extras included and the box it absolutely gorgeous

Licensed I Love Lucy purse with a metal handle (along with a shoulder strap) - I will even include a VitaGirl license plate (remember the Vitameatavegamin episode?)

I will get more items on here as soon as possible - please check out my store to see other items I have for sale.

Auction Weekend Coming Up!!

I am so excited...going to have a storage auction to go to this coming weekend.  YES, I actually have a Saturday off (Sunday too...two days in a row - life is good!!!)  The logistics have been a little rough.  The last time I went to a storage auction I had to limit myself to what I could get because I don't have a truck or additional help.

THIS time, I corralled my Mom and Aunt to help me figure out a solution.  So, my Aunt is driving down from NC with a cousin.  This cousin can drive a rental truck for me and help me with loading - so I can get lots with FURNITURE. Tee hee hee.  Since he is also doing some yard work for my Mom, I am getting all of this for only $50.  Or I could be paying him $50 just to stand around for a few hours. LOL

I will let you know what I find. :)

Tomorrow I am going to show you a few small items I found...I think they are pretty cool.

The More I Get The More I Find The Less I Know

I got a few items today...civil war pictures, a Victorian card, various bits of jewelry.  And, I have figured out that I know virtually nothing about any of these. LOL  Let me show you a couple of my finds:

They look to be pretty nice to me...but I just don't have a reference as to where to start researching.  I found a picture card by the same photographer but it was for a Civil War soldier and it was listed as military memorabilia (not quite the same as these pictures).  The card is absolutely beautiful (from 1909 - in German, mailed from Germany to the United States).  The ring has me completely perplexed.  There is a name in the lid - but I can't find a reference anywhere - don't even know if they are real pearls. LOL  So much to learn...better get to it!

Barbie Barbie Barbie

A few weeks ago (as you have probably noticed...I keep bring up past finds.  Unfortunately, I have been working 6 days a week for a while with only Sundays off.  This means, no yard sales, no thrift stores, no storage auctions, and no fun...feel for me.  lol) - anyway, a few weeks ago I went to a nearby town to try and find some supplies for a black powder pistol that my son bought.  Of course I got lost - and stopped at a little thrift store to ask for directions.

The woman was kind enough to point me in the right direction (alas, the gun shop was no longer there) and I decided to have a quick rummage while I was there.  I found this Barbie -

Smile for the camera...

Tilt your head to the left.....

Look coy....

LOL  The perfect model.

This is a DDS Talking Barbie from 1976 (still works) and I found it in a basket for a quarter.  I am going to list it on Ebay for $10 (the only other one listed is asking $30) and see what kind of response I get.

As a side note - she had a cookie jar (Snoopy and Woodstock) that I really wanted - but since I wasn't out searching for items to sell I did not have a lot of cash on me.  She was unable to take my debit card so I had to kiss the cookie jar goodbye.  But, this did spur me to get my own Square - now I can take plastic!!

Follow Up - Barbie sold for $6...not a lot but a nice return on 25 cents :)

Just a Note On Ebay

Am I the only one who keeps refreshing Ebay to see if I have a bid?  Am I becoming obsessive compulsive? LOL

On The Auction Block

Good Morning.  A few weeks ago I made an amazing purchase at a church rummage sale.  (At least I think I did)  I got a whole box of SLR camera lenses and miscellaneous items for $3.  Let me show you some pics of the items.

Pretty nice huh?  I planned on selling them to a used camera buyer I found on the internet (I will let them remain nameless) but could only find a few of the lenses on there.  They offered a decent amount (which would have made me a sweet profit) for a few of them - but, I want to sell them all.  I don't know enough about them to try and sell them individually.  So, I called the company and left a message.  Waited.  Called again and left a message.  Waited (multiply this by a few more times).  I give up.  If they don't want my amazing lenses then the heck with them. :)

Well, I have them for sale on Ebay currently and I hope they sell.  I believe I am truly underpricing myself by starting the auction at only $20 but hopefully it will get some response.  If you would like to check out the auction just head over to Ebay and tell me what you think.

I have sold the lenses. :)