Everybody loves a bargain!

[profoundfool]

I just got back from a book sale, $150 less in my pocket and blisters on the palms of my hand.

I founds tons of interesting history books, including two "boxes" with copies of original documents, diaries, etc. from the world wars. I'm like a kid on X-mas eve!

I also got that book "Dump him! He's just not that into you" the other day which has turned out to be ultimate blackmail material. I got Olov to carry my immensely overloaded shopping bags post purchase after shamelessly asking him just how into me he is :o

What are the best bargains you guys have made in say, the past year?

[db44]

Oooh, cool, re: WWII documents. Are they like letters from generals and stuff or more recognizable documents?

I don't know if I've ever heard you refer to him as Olov.

[profoundfool]

They're almost all in French in one of the "boxes" but I haven't had time to read the translations yet. I'll get back to you on that once I've read the translations.

Olov is his full name, Olle his nickname.

[DoubleEdgeSword]

I love book sales, Jo. You can find the coolest stuff! Two years ago, the local library had one and I found a first edition book by Lois Gould that I had been searching for more than 20 years. I paid 35 cents for it. Whoo hoo! :D

[profoundfool]

That's sweet! I got an old copy of Oliver twist for £1 last year, it was in really good shape considering so that was a steal IMO.

[tiger_rascal]

I just got a great deal!!!

So, I was at Wal-Mart this evening with my sister. She saw one of their sales ads and had to go, so I took her. Turns out, I got some good deals. I usually dont use coupons, but tonight I did! I found one in the detergent aisle. It was on the floor. I got a big bottle of 3x All (50 loads) for only $4!!! Regular price is $7!!! :eek: :D

[Java]

Yikes! Triple post!

[Java]

Yikes! Triple post!

[Java]

I found some ancient books at the local flea market this past weekend, one of which is a geography book that dates back to 1859. The world maps are all so very different, and even the map of the US states too! Nebraska at that time was much, MUCH bigger than Texas!!! Anyway a quote of some texts I found most amusing:

From: Smith's Quarto, or Second book in Geography . A Concise and Practical System of Geography for Schools, Academies, and Families . Designed as a Sequel to the "First Book."

...illistrated with Thirty-two Steel Maps and Numerous Engravings.
By Roswell C. Smith, A.M.

Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott & Co. 1859.
[Forty-First Edition.]

Page 85 - United States - Lesson XVI
Map of The United States, No. V.
Southern States (Continued.)

North Carolina
Pop. 869,000 . Sq.M. 25,000 . 26 to a Sq.M.

6. North Carolina is chiefly agricultural, being favorably situated in reguard to climate.
7. It has almost every variety of climate, producing most of the staples of the North, and many of the South, viz: wheat, corn, cotton, rice, tobacco, &c. ; also tar, pitch and turpentine ; the latter are articles of export. It is rich in mineral treasures, especially in gold, copper, iron and coal.
8. Raleigh, the capital, is pleasantly situated near the centre of the state. Wilmington is a growing commercial place. Fayetteville is an important town. Salem is the principal town of the Moravian Settlement. Chapel Hill is the seat of the University of NC. Beaufort is a port of entry. Charlotte has a branch of the US mint. Greensborough, Salisbury and Ashville, are important places.

[pinky]

The biggest steal of all happened a few years ago at a yard sale, when someone bought an old framed painting, because they wanted the frame. I forget how much they paid for it, only a few dollars, but when they took out the old painting, they found an original copy of the Declaration of Independence.

I swear I would kill for something like that!

[Java]

Speaking of old framed paintings, I have one I bought cheap at the local flea market years ago mostly because I loved the way it looked and I never grew tired of looking at it - still have it - but its unsigned. Looks old too as there are some thatched roof houses in the painting along with a dirt road bearing three deep ruts going by the thatched roof houses. Something tells me it may have been painted during the French Revolution as the deep triple ruts may have been left behind by horse-drawn caissons at the time of the artist's painting. Does anyone know if there were any famous french artists who never signed their works?

[princess_bee]

The biggest steal of all happened a few years ago at a yard sale, when someone bought an old framed painting, because they wanted the frame. I forget how much they paid for it, only a few dollars, but when they took out the old painting, they found an original copy of the Declaration of Independence.

I swear I would kill for something like that!

Okay WOW now that would be crazy amazing :eek: I'll admit I enjoy browsing yard sales myself. You never know what you could find. My friend's mom found this first edition of the novel "Anne Of Green Gables" from the early 1900's. It wasn't in very good condition at all, but it was still a keeper since it cost her $5. The mint condition copy of the first edition can sell for over $10,000 so imagine that?!!! I've found some mismatched pieces of china that I love.