The Afga Silette 35 mm camera is marked "Made in Germany" and came with the original camera case and directions - I don't collect any cameras, really, other than Kodak so I am considering selling this one although it is pretty cool. I paid $1 for it - I think it is from 1953. The Kodak Generator Flashholder is probably a keeper. It is in the original box and has the directions with it as well. It, too, was only $1 and is from 1958 - the only bummer is that the sellers put the price on the top of the box with masking tape and when I try to remove it, it rips up some of the graphics. Why do people do that?! The industrial lamp and a bag of vintage frames/photographer's cardboard photo holders were a quarter a piece - I think the photo holders will be fun to use in some art projects - my favorite is the one with the stork on it used for a baby's picture. The hobnail vase marked "Japan" was a nickle. And I picked up the Equipto industrial bench for $3 - I haven't figured out what to do with it yet. Any suggestions?
After the sale, I went to a thrift store in the same town. I always find something there and Thursday was no exception. One of the best finds was this 1970's Lucite (or acrylic) 2-tier waterfall chandelier.
I researched some on the internet and the asking price for these is between $200 to $800! Wow - score! I have already listed this in my eBay store and hopefully it will find a good home soon.
I also picked up these vintage airline bags at the thrift store for $1 each. I have been looking for some for quite awhile and these were hidden under some other stuff just waiting for me to discover them. I am thinking of selling them but I may have to keep one for myself. The KLM bag has a luggage tag on it with a Braniff Airlines business card in it. Braniff has been defunct since 1989 (I was actually scheduled to fly with them from San Diego on the day the declared bankruptcy) so I am guessing this bag is from the 1970's or possibly early 1980's. I love the offset stripe on the American World Travel bag - very mod - I am guessing it is 1970's vintage, too.
So, how has your late winter/early spring thrifting been? Have you found any treasures? Here we go... let the madness begin!
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Wow, you had some amazing finds this week! I especially love that chandelier (wow!) and the bench. If you haven't already ripped the masking tape off your Kodak box, try using a hair dryer on it. Sometimes the heat will loosen the glue enough that stickers and tape will come off without damaging anything.
ReplyDeleteI have that same desk lamp.My husband calls it the Interrogation POW light,lol.It is bright-I had to move it from my desk, but it makes a great light for taking pictures.Martinis and whipped cream-why didn't I think if that,lol?!
ReplyDeleteOh! I remember the carbo-cal diet!
ReplyDeleteYour post title is so funny! I had the same thought - my March madness has nothing to do with organized sports. Although I do feel yard saling is a major competition.
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