For decades, I think since 2007 or so, my best thrifting find was a pair of Dansko clogs (retail at that time – $100 or so) ever so lightly worn, for $4. As time has passed and the secondary, used market has matured, it’s been really hard to find such amazing deals anymore. Now I still shop used – for example, I still buy used shoes (ebay, rei used market), but usually I’ll pay $30-50 for a pair that used to be $120 dollars new. Still a good deal, but not a zinger anymore.
But yesterday, I think I outdid myself. I found this chair at a used furniture store – I’ve been wanting a simple bow back wooden chair with no arms and those cross supports so I can tuck my feet into them when I work. It was a singleton – no priced marked. I asked how much it was and the lady shrugs and says $5. And I said – SOLD. I bought this chair for $5.
Underneath – it’s made in Denmark by Tram Stole.
Made on October 2, 1981.
And here’s the chair for sale for 590 euros – or about $650! I’m very excited about this. I don’t think I’ll be able to beat this find for the rest of my life. Lol.
So cool!!!