Now here's a first. I went to an auction Saturday. (It is always sooo much fun, my BFF Judy and I have as much fun people watching as we do bidding.)
But anyway, I had seen these glasses on the auction web site, and when they came up for bid...I got 'em for $2.50. And to quote the auctioneer, a set of four with an extra one to break. Yep a set of 5. However, they were quite pretty--etched and with a thick gold trim around the top.
A little while later, this guy sitting behind me, said, "them sure are some purty glasses." And I said, "thank you, I think so too."
Him: How much do you want for them?
Me: Well, I paid $2.50.
Him: Will you take $5.00?
Me: Sure. But why do you want them? (getting worried that he might be a dealer and they might be worth more...)
Him: 'Cause I think they are purty.
Me: It's a deal.
Now that's a first, I made money at an auction!!
I'll post pictures of the rest of my treasures later this week.
8 comments:
They are purty. We used to auction. I think I bid against myself, so I let my husband do the bidding. Glad you prospered.
It looks like a good start. You're going to make a fortune.
Have success and lots of fun!
Those Are pretty. How could you part with them?
Was this the auction at the Columbus fairgrounds???? There's an auction in Starkville on 9/19--are you going to that one? I almost went to Columbus but since it was Labor Day weekend decided not to make such a long drive. Wish I had gone--TONS of costume jewelry and I'll bet it went cheap.
Fun!
Some gold rimmed glasses are really collectible....look at what they go for on eBay!
You must have a good eye for purty things.
You doubled your money...good for you!
Those are "purty". I wished we lived closer...we might be in the road junkin' all our free time.
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