Keepers

I found two items in the last two days that I am keeping for myself. The first is a pair of All Star Converse sneakers that happened to be my size. Good thing I got to them before my sister did. I normally try not to buy used shoes for myself but these looked like they were hardly worn. Plus they were only $5.99 which is a bargain for Goodwill.

My sister found this cool cigar purse. I really liked it until I saw the price tag. I had to leave it there. Last night, I sold one of my Lia Sophia bracelets on Facebook so I could buy the purse today.

I had a pretty good feeling the purse would still be there. It was. It isn't vintage but a cheap Chinese knock off but I love it anyways. The only problem is you can not put a wallet inside unless you remove the cases for the cell phone, lipstick and sunglasses. (They have velcro holding them in place)

Converse One Star

Yesterday, I found a pair of brand new Converse One Star sneakers at Goodwill. I knew the All Stars sell well but I wasn't sure about these. When did Converse start making One Star and what is the difference between the two?

I went to Google to get the answers and this is what I found.

The One Star label premiered in 1974. Although these shoes were made of different material from the All Stars, the original One Stars still featured a Converse star logo on the side. However, instead of the round Converse All Star design with the star in the middle, surrounded by writing, the new shoe had just the star, for One Star.

The collection spent the rest of the 1970's and '80's as part of the West Coast surf and skate scene. However, in the '90's, One Star shoes could be seen on the feet of grunge music lovers, a homage to the retro aspects of their alternative lifestyle.

Read more: What Is the Difference in Converse One Star & Converse All Star? | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/info_8206780_difference-one-star-converse-star.html#ixzz2KHOGTh5N

Did you know that Kurt Cobain of Nirvana was wearing black One Star sneakers when he shot himself?

Top 5 Finds of 2012

Here are my top 5 finds of 2012. It was hard to pick 5 because I have found a lot of good things this year and have sold quite a bit on Ebay.

#5 Vintage mannequin bought for $25 sold for $125?

#4 VTG Sunburst Clock Paid $2 at an estate sale Kept this

Two sets of owl lights bought at Goodwill for $12.99 I think I sold each set for $50 a piece

VTG Pom Pom Christmas tree Bought at Goodwill for $5.99

and my #1 favorite find of 2012 Two pair of VTG Converse sneakers bought at a garage sale for $7 and sold for $300

What $5 Got

I went to the thrift store yesterday to look at their "I Wonder Why" books but they wanted $1 each so I passed. They don't seem to sell for much on Ebay. Instead I got all this for less than $5

Aren't the Dr Seuss Converse shoes cool? They are actually Ryker's size and if they don't sell this month, I may keep them for him. The Wakey Wakey book I'm keeping as well.

Facebook Finds

The last few days, there has been some good money makers posted on my facebook yard sale group.

Lia Sophia Necklace

Ikea children's rug

Cinderella Play Set

Care Bear Night Light

Xhiliration Curtains

Skull shoes

Snoopy bed set Missing the pillow case but she messaged me this morning saying she found it. I just got to get it.

I am picking up the following items tonight.

Pottery Barn Quilt and bumpers

A Thomas Train Costume for Ryker

Converse Shoes I don't think this seller is going to show up. She has ignored my messages so we will see.

Facebook Finds Plus Goodwill

I bought two more things off Facebook. I'm not sure if I'm going to resell them yet or not. Ryker really loves the ship and the case is great for his trains.

I paid more than I should have for this Playmobil Pirate Ship. I tried to talk her down since it was missing pieces but she would not budge.

The pricers at Goodwill must have lost their minds this week. Everything cost so much more than usual. There wasn't much I was interested in but I did find a Little Einstein Rocket (not the coveted Pat Pat Rocket) a pair of Converse shoes (made in China ~sigh~ but they looked interesting and plus they are my size) a set of vintage pictures, and a Starbucks Bear.

She Shoots, She Scores

On Friday I picked up two pairs of vintage All Star Converse at a garage sale.

I didn't buy them at first and left the sale. I went to a couple of others and said to myself: "Self if those shoes are still there, we are going to get them." I walked back and there they sat, my pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. I offered the seller $7 for both pairs. He had $5 on each. He took the offer and I said: "My son loves Converse shoes. He's going to love these." The guy said "Oh are they the right size?" (Doesn't matter, I thought. I'm listing these puppies on Ebay.)  I said "Yes. He wears a 10." He replied "Someone wanted to buy the blue pair while I was still wearing them." I picked them up and said "Are these old?" He replied "Yes they're vintage." I thought for sure he was gong to snatch them out of my hands and say "No shoes for you." I put them in the stroller and jumped for joy ran away  walked away.

I couldn't find any like them on Ebay. A group I belong to was having an auction contest where you list one item at auction for 7 days with an opening bid of $7 The auction that had the highest bid would win $77. I decided to put these as my entry. The contest started today.

I listed them and got one bid. Then I got a message asking if I would cancel the auction and list as a BIN for $300. Yes, 3 BIG ones. Who would turn that down? Not me, sucker. He paid right away. I then got a second message from another buyer asking me to cancel the first sale and sell them to him for $500. Shoot, wish I would have waited a few minutes there. I told him I was sorry as I was obligated to sell them to the first buyer. (Can you imagine the bad karma on that?)

I'm happy with my profit and they are going to Minnesota in the morning.

Garage Sale Finds

Yesterday, I went to 14 garage sales. I walked to 7 and the other 7, I went with my sister. Here is what I got.

I found those Christmas candles at the first garage sale but since I was walking, I did not get them. I went back later with my sister in her car. They are quite tall, almost as tall as Ryker.

I almost didn't get the vintage Converse either. The seller wanted $5 each. I couldn't remember if it was the All Stars or One Stars that are good money. I walked away and went to some other sales but returned and asked if he would take $7 for both pair. I told him my son loves Converse and would love to have these. (I'm totally selling them on Ebay)

Some pennants I liked. Not sure if they will sell on Ebay or not.

I picked this key chain up at an over priced sale. When I saw it was $2, I sadly put it back. As I was walking down the driveway, I heard it's little voice calling me "you know you want me. Take me home. I'll keep track of your keys." I had found $5 earlier in the store parking lot so I paid the 2 bucks and put him in my purse for later.

I don't know how much these security blankets will fetch on Ebay but they were cheap so I picked them up.

Today, I went to the first ever community garage sale held at the park across from my house. I will show you what I found tomorrow, so be sure to come back and visit.