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5/19/13

Beautiful Weather for Sailing

That be Yarrrr'd sailing me hearties! This past weekend, after a long-long walk down a humungous block sale that was rather disappointing... I made my way out to our local swap meet. I always find some do-dad I didn't know I needed until I've see it. We have built up quite a re-pore with some of the sellers out there... one guy who is quite a character sells to us regularly. This past weekend was no exception. We chatted while I walked over to a jewelry box he had on his table. He wanted $20 for the entire box, I got it for $10.... I really wanted it for $5.... *wink*
 
My husband spotted a metal pulley with chains laying on the ground. He was asking $20 for the pulley... I immediately wanted it, but he didn't need to know that. I told him we'd finish up the swap meet and come back later if we decided we wanted it.... that gets him every time! He offered to flip a coin right then and there and if it landed on what I called, I could get it for $10... if it didn't, I had to pay what he wanted ----$20. I was willing to pay him $20--- but he didn't need to know that either! I called heads--- it landed on heads! Eeeek! $10 and that baby is mine! Just look at this beauty!

It is a double pulley that is hoisted with a chain doubled back on itself. Its really cool... I've been searching online about any information I can find on it--- it does come up as an antique.... Everyone that I have seen online for sale is just the bottom pulley sold by itself with no chain for $50. I think I got a good deal and more importantly it looks super cute with all my other pirate stuff in my backyarrr'd~
big hugs,

7 comments:

  1. Great deal on the box of jewelry - You did good!
    Have a great week!

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  2. Hello from Spain: congratulations on your good buy. You bought good and cheap. Keep in touch

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  3. Hi Cheryl,

    Looks like ye got some grrrreat deals! Thanks for stopping by! I love your Pirate yard!! Have a wonderful week! Linda

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  4. Hi, Cheryl! Isn't that just the best fun? Going someplace familiar and always finding a treasure? You're right... those pulleys are far more expensive. Congrats on such a wonderful find!!

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  5. Woo hoo for you - I need some quality junquing time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    Love the jewelry deal - congrats on all your new treasures!

    Leann

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  6. Cheryl,
    Wow, those are some great bargains for sure! Love the flipping of the coin for stuff.

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  7. Too cool, Cheryl! You definitely lucky! Congrats on winning the lucky coin flip and waking away with the sweet pulley!
    Have a great Memorial Day weekend!
    Diana

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Chaste hugs & air kisses!
~Cheryl