Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

[Hurricane Jack]

Got a good sized stack of these from my Dad.

I've accumulated a box full of odds & ends myself, waiting for a project.

Springfield's oldest tavern

Been there!

 

[HanauMan]

It was easier to cover bat & lath ceilings with tin than with plaster. You might enjoy seeing the stamping operation & equipment still used today. They still use the same wood blocks.

Thanks. That is actually quite an interesting film. I live in the UK these days and they have nothing like it here.

 

[dh66]

I found a hand carved tiki man and a couple of fishing poles this weekend.

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[BobHufford]

I found a hand carved tiki man and a couple of fishing poles this weekend.

Cool finds Dale! Diggin' the couch...

These were not from a thrift store or garage sale, but thought y'all might like 'em anyway.

Won them with a $4.00 bid.

 

[dh66]

Cool finds Dale! Diggin' the couch...

These were not from a thrift store or garage sale, but thought y'all might like 'em anyway.

Won them with a $4.00 bid.

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Thanks Bob!

You know I dig those duck glasses.....and what a deal! Congrats on that find!

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[BobHufford]

You know I dig those duck glasses.....and what a deal! Congrats on that find!

Thanks Dale!

 

[The Necktie Guy]

Did anyone watch Police Squad! during its very short run in 1982? I wasn't alive then, but the humor stands the test of time.

Anyways, The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! is one of my all-time favorite comedy movies but never had a home copy, until last year.
I was ecstatic when I found it on VHS for 69 cents at Goodwill.

Went home, tested it, and works great!
But... I kid you not,
this scene was playing the moment it was in the VCR:

Did the previous owner intentionally leave it at this scene?

 

[HanauMan]

I always wanted to take a Scenicruiser down Route 66. Though I have driven down parts of Route 66 I am too young to actually have been in one of these buses. I did, however, come across one in Arizona.

I was looking at a thrift store window today and saw this toy one, made by Lledo of England, and couldn't resist buying it for $5. Never thought I'd actually own one of these, even if it is only a toy! I believe that this toy came out in 1997 as a promotion.

 

[1930artdeco]

That is a cool bus!!!! But could you imagine trying to turn it?

Mike

 

[HanauMan]

I was checking out my local thrift store again yesterday when I came across this little fella, an Italian resin Aquila, or State Eagle of the Roman Empire (yeah, I'm an amateur student of the Classics). He is about 8 inches tall and such a mean looking critter that I just had to buy him. He now resides in my study, glaring at me.

 

[Desert dog]

The old Apple Valley Inn had a "yard sale" of items found at the Inn after it closed. Mostly promotional material. I found this Western Stars magazine from 1948. It has a lot of photos and articles on western stars, boots, hats, roping, etc.

Also a postcard booklet of outlaw and gunfighter paintings by Lea McCarty, from 1956. His paintings hung in the Apple Valley Inn. Some of his paintings are hanging in Lil's Saloon at Calico Ghost Town

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[dh66]

The old Apple Valley Inn had a "yard sale" of items found at the Inn after it closed. Mostly promotional material. I found this Western Stars magazine from 1948. It has a lot of photos and articles on western stars, boots, hats, roping, etc.

Also a postcard booklet of outlaw and gunfighter paintings by Lea McCarty, from 1956. His paintings hung in the Apple Valley Inn. Some of his paintings are hanging in Lil's Saloon at Calico Ghost Town

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Those are some cool finds!!

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[MissMittens]

The old Apple Valley Inn had a "yard sale" of items found at the Inn after it closed. Mostly promotional material. I found this Western Stars magazine from 1948. It has a lot of photos and articles on western stars, boots, hats, roping, etc.

Also a postcard booklet of outlaw and gunfighter paintings by Lea McCarty, from 1956. His paintings hung in the Apple Valley Inn. Some of his paintings are hanging in Lil's Saloon at Calico Ghost Town

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Way to go!! Some seriously nice finds

 

[BobHufford]

Swung by an estate sale on the way to work. Out the door for $50 with a few things. Adams hat with box, Churchill Panama hat with Caxton box (both need some help), three old ties, vintage Rogue canvas sneakers, and a jigsaw puzzle. Will post more pics in the appropriate threads.

 

[BobHufford]

My wife found a couple of things today as well. Yellowstone tray and another "Lenticular Jesus" themed piece of art.

 

[1930artdeco]

While not quite a thrift store-actually it was a vintage clothing fair. But I managed to pick up some things at some good prices. An NRA, dinner jacket/vest/pants and an Elgin watch.

Mike

 

[MissMittens]

While not quite a thrift store-actually it was a vintage clothing fair. But I managed to pick up some things at some good prices. An NRA, dinner jacket/vest/pants and an Elgin watch.

Love the watch. I restored an Elgin like that for someone last year. Very well made piece

 

[1930artdeco]

Thanks Roadierfl,

I just need to fins someone in the bay area to restore it now. Anyone with suggestions?

Mike

 

[dh66]

Swung by an estate sale on the way to work. Out the door for $50 with a few things. Adams hat with box, Churchill Panama hat with Caxton box (both need some help), three old ties, vintage Rogue canvas sneakers, and a jigsaw puzzle. Will post more pics in the appropriate threads.

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Nice haul Bob! That Adam looks fantastic! The kicks are pretty cool too, and of course the ties.

Also some sweet scores by the Mrs.


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[BobHufford]

Nice haul Bob! That Adam looks fantastic! The kicks are pretty cool too, and of course the ties.

Also some sweet scores by the Mrs.

Thanks Dale! The Adam looks good from a distance, but (as you can see in the Beater Hat thread) it's not so nice up close.