Friday, May 18, 2012

YA BOUGHT IT !!!

I've not had the opportunity to go to many auctions lately, but, I did get to sneak away recently for a couple hours.  Now, if you're buying for yourself, you can pay a little more for the items 'comin up for bid'.  But, if you're buying to RESALE, you've gotta be more careful.  And, sometimes that can be difficult.  When someone is bidding against you, it can start to feel like a competition.  And, every now and then, ya just HATE to let that other person WIN.  

N E WAY.........on this particular night, most things were going a little high.  So, I didn't come away with a truck load.  But, I did purchase these three items.


I thought this little 3 legged table would look cute sporting a new coat of some BRIGHT color paint....to use as a plant stand, maybe?  Or it'll make a nice side table.


This one?  Well, it's one of those that I let my emotions run away with me.....which means I paid a little too much.  But, isn't it a neat piece?  I'd never seen one with the 3 surfaces like this.  Again, it shouts PLANT STAND.  


And, then, this old depression era china cabinet was my 'score of the night'.  I got it at a great price, but it does need some work.  

I love, love, love to go to an auction.  It's always so much fun when the auctioneer yells "Ya bought it" and You ARE the one who bought it.

Hopefully I'll have AFTER pictures soon to show transformations of these pieces.

Ya'll come back soon.  8-)

26 comments:

  1. I love the auction too! I've been going to one here in GA that is fairly new so the prices are really good...even for resale! I love that little table. I've never seen anything like it. Can't wait to see what you do with your finds.

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  2. Hi Candy, thanks for visiting our blog and following. I am now following you through Linky followers. I go to an auction every Monday in South Carolina. I buy a few things to repaint or repurpose. So glad to meet you!

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    1. Nice meeting you too, Jane. Those auctions can be addictive, can't they.

      Thanks for following. 8-)

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  3. Thanks for stopping by my blog, Candy, and for your sweet comments. I know you can great deals at auctions, but believe it or not I don't go to them, even though I've been reselling for 5 years. I do have friends who get great deals, except for the times they're bidding against someone else who wants the same item.
    You sure found some great items.
    Mary Alice

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    1. Thanks, Mary Alice. COME BACK TO VISIT AGAIN SOON. 8-)

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  4. I have always been afraid to go to auctions because I always want to win:) Your pieces are great--can't wait to see the remakes!

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    1. Oh Sandy. You've just gotta go to an auction. Sooooo much fun. But, it is addictive. So, be careful. After your first, you'll be there once a week. 8-)

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  6. You got some great stuff at auction and am looking forward to seeing your redos! So glad you stopped by and I'm your newest follower!
    Blessings,
    Janet

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  7. Thanks for comin by, Janet. Hope to see you again soon. 8-)

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  8. Great finds! I can't wait to see what you do with them!

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  9. Hi Candy, following back. I'm excited to see what you do with your finds, too. I have a hard time here trying to find just yard sales, let alone auctions. Thanks.

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  10. OH, Connie, you've gotta find an auction. 8-)

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  11. Thanks for following me, I just came to visit and see you have a love for furniture as well! Of course I am following along! See you soon!

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  12. You'd love the auctions. They are definitly addictive. Thanks for comin by, Connie. 8-)

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  13. Hi Candy,
    Great scores!!
    The second one shouted to me it wants to be a drum set!
    Put drums on it and voila!!... sorry, just kiddin'...but that was the first vision I had.
    China cabinet looks awesome!
    Looking forward to seeing your transformation.

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  14. Aren't you funny?? LOL. Thanks for stopping by, Sayuri. Im just takin a break now from working on the two tables. Maybe I can post pics tomorrow.

    Cya soon. 8-)

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  15. Such great finds...dying to see what you do with them:)I will check back....I just know they will be outta this world!

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  16. I don't know about outta this world....8-), but I'll have pics of the two tables, hopefully, tomorrow. THANKS SUMAYA !!!

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  17. I wish there were more auctions near me. Such great finds - particularly that three tiered plant stand. Can't wait to see the makeovers. Thanks for sharing, liz

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    1. Thanks so much for coming by, Liz. You've gotta find some auctions......soooo much fun. 8-)

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  18. Oh I love auctions too, yep....Sometimes I get carried away,but when it is great pieces, well sometimes you just can't help yourself..And those are great pieces! Auctions are so fun

    Carol

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    1. Thanks Carol. And, I'd go EVERY week if only I had the moola. 8-)

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  19. I enjoyed seeing your finds. Auctions are a lot of fun. I loved looking at each piece. I am looking forward to what you do with them.
    Cindy

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  20. great pieces.....auctions are definitely dangerous....can spend waaay to much :)
    xojana

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