These early american bowls were the first pyrex I found when I got to the market. The lady selling them said she'd take $10 for the set. So, I said I'd think about it and come back. 30 seconds later I was $10 short and carrying around a bag of bowls as if it were a baby. But, I needed that 30 seconds to think because I wasn't sure if I liked the print...I'm still not sure...but what a steal, right? Maybe someone will be up for a trade later.
I found this blue snowflake pair next. The lady selling them was asking for $30 but I got her down to $20. I wish I went even lower but I was busy peeing my pants with excitement (not literally but I wasn't too far off =/).
I totally redeemed myself with this find, though. An old town blue gravy boat(?) for $2! The price tag initially said $4 but when I asked the man who was watching the tables while the seller stepped away momentarily if he would take $2, he said, "ehh sure why not?". Right place, right time, people.
This pressed flowers casserole dish with the lid AND a stand was my favorite find of the day. The price tag said $12. I asked the man how low he would go and he said $10. I looked at my Mr. for approval who just laughed and I walked away a happy girl =)
What an exciting day for you! The casserole and caddy are my favorite of the bunch.
ReplyDeleteI would have given the browns a second thought too...I prefer the bright colours over the earthtones.
Sorry, that was me posting above with the wrong profile :)
ReplyDeleteSandra, totally agree. But it's so hard to pass up cheap pyrex!
ReplyDeleteA couple of weeks ago, I found the Old Town gravy boat underplate in a half frozen, muddy box of dishes at an outdoor flea market in 30 degree weather. My wife was excited to find it because she loves that pattern. We then drove two miles down the road to another small indoor flea market. Within two minutes, Anna saw the actual gravy boat smiling at her with an affordable $4 price tag. "HONEY! I think this goes with the under plate!" Sure enough it did. We were really happy and so was the hippie lady who usually has Pyrex for sale that she discounts for me because her and my Mom are friends. What a great day. :)
ReplyDeletehaha what a great story! Love it when stuff like that happens.
ReplyDeletepeeing your pants for pyrex is not "sophmoric" at all... it makes you part of the team!
ReplyDeletep.s. i'm totally going to swipe those snowflake dishes when you aren't looking. haha
We've only been collecting hardcore for a little over a month and are up to almost 30 colored pieces. It's an enjoyable sickness.
ReplyDeleteI'm swooning over all your wonderful finds!! And all of them at good prices, too! I bought a Pressed Flowers casserole a few weeks ago but mine doesn't have the cradle...sure wish it did.
ReplyDeleteFantastic finds, I absolutely adore the pressed flowers casserole. I am yet to see one up close and personal.
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