The competition at auctions and the desirability of such pieces in the shop may be related to the interest in decorating (redecorating - or in many of our cases, continuous sequential decorating) on a budget. Even with the economic downturn, a decent sofa at a furniture store will be more than a $1000. So a nice sofa, at a recycling shop for $200-$300 is one hell of a bargain.
I'm not sure what this posting means. I just wish I could find some upholstered furniture to class up and soften my displays.
Update: I stopped at a rare Sunday garage sale in Sauk Rapids on my way to Gypsy Lea's. Much to my surprise I bought a decent 1950's green couch and matching arm chair. I guess that whining sometimes helps.
Mr. Flannery
2 comments:
LOL ... I remember buying a lovely boudoir chair for 40. and a lady telling me she would get at least 300. for it in her shop. I dream.
hmmm I will have to do more whining and pouting, thanks for the tip !
LOL my favorite to reupholster is footstools...and I can't keep them in stock! Do I ever pay more than $3.00 (or dumpster dive!) for 'em? Heck no...are they coming few and far between in my price range? Heck yeah...
I'll pout and whine with you...now I have to go junkin' and curb shopping to see where that gets me...
:-) Happy Monday!
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