Pose doll:  $8 @ Value village.

I couldn't resist!  She's so pretty and glam.  She looks mostly new but still has some stains.  Her dress is still so bright!

I would have been happier paying less, but at least I had a $2 off coupon.

Lamb planter:  $1.99 @ Talize

Put out the same day!  The face could be better, but I thought it was cute overall.

Huge vintage Japan piggy bank:  $5.99 @ Value village.

With the small one for comparison!   This is the biggest one I've ever seen.

I assumed it would be marked stupidly high, so I was shocked that it was so low!  I expected it to be at least $20.

I've seen vintage pigs before, but they were always off somehow.  Either not that cute or too expensive.

I finally got the small one to match this one.  I think the smaller one is much cuter...the proportions are better somehow.

Vintage Japan piggy bank:  $3.99 @ Salvation army.

I actually saw this here for around a month.  It felt like the right time to buy it so I did.

They had it grouped with these other vintage Japanese pigs:

The cookie jar was $9, and the other pig was $4.  I didn't think they were as cute as the one I got.

Vintage picture:  $4.99 @ Value Village

I loved everything about this - except the size!  It's tiny...probably 6 inches wide max...totally not worth $5.

But I liked it so much, I bought it anyway.  It's made in Italy and the frame is wood.

It has $6.95 written on the back of it.  I wonder if that was the original price, or some other secondhand price?  It's from "House of clements" on Granville!

Shockingly, I've seen the same frame on eBay for $40-$50!!  Well, with a different picture, but I prefer mine.  They all have watchers, but I couldn't find one that had actually sold...maybe $5 wasn't too bad after all!

Theory - Shinna bi stretch blazer:  $6.50 (RSP:  $400)(10 days)

Bag of doll making supplies:  $2 (7 days)

They were having a half off sale, and it was on the way...even though I was super tired, I couldn't resist!

I have a ton of black blazers, but this one just looked so polished.  I had to have it!  This is the exact same one I have:

I only wanted the parts for the pose doll heads.  I'm not quite sure what bodies I'll put them on, but I'm sure I'll thrift something!

There are a ton of other vintage heads:

I don't think I'll keep any of them.

One of the pose doll heads had a $.69 sticker stuck to her hair.  I wonder if that's how much it cost?  That's so reasonable!

2 vintage novelty candles:  $1.99 for both @ Value Village

I was shocked those candles were so reasonable!  Normally I see them priced individually for $4+.  These ones were bagged together for only $2!

They're both completely wrapped, and I thought they were neat looking.  They're also pretty huge!  That dog's at least 10 inches long.

I don't know if I'll burn them.  I should, but it would feel like a waste!  They're pretty nice for candles.  They put a lot of details into them.  The girl is holding a doll that has x for eyes, for some reason. 

Pretty sure both of them are vintage, but I don't know how old they are exactly.  The girl one is made by "regal". 

I also saw a LPS blythe there, so of course I had to get her too!  She had really terrible hair, but no Blythe gets left behind! 

She's this one, "Tokyo dressed for tea":

Really surprised they don't have any bigger versions of this promo picture!  This was the best one I could find.

Anyway, mine is so messed up, she doesn't even look like she has bangs anymore!  I don't think I can get it to look like the original style, so I just have it down for now.

Gold snakeskin clutch:  $5.99
Bag of compacts:  $5.99
Bag of vintage wrapping paper:  $1.99

All @ Value Village

The wrapping paper was an impulse buy.  I thought the graphics were so cute on that top one!  I skimmed through it, and saw a few more I liked...the pink one, and the vintage wedding ones:

Sadly, half of them ended up smelling like stale smoke, so I might not keep them all.  I don't know how easy it is to get smoke out of paper!

The compacts were from another Value Village.  I really only wanted the Sailor Moon locket, but it came in a bag of Polly Pocket compacts.  The price was higher than I wanted to pay, but I thought it was worth it because those compacts are pretty neat.

I've always liked the idea of it, but never really got into it because I thought the figures inside were ugly.

Well, all but one of these are complete!  I was so surprised, there were some really tiny pieces in there...like a tutu and sprinkle sized decorations.  This kid really took care of her stuff!

It turns out that complete sets can go for $30+, so this was a great buy!  One of them is a knockoff I've never heard of, but even those sell for a decent price.  I don't think I'll sell them though...I do think they're quite neat.

The doll was cute and mod, but I couldn't find any markings on it.  Too bad, it's nice quality!  I would have liked to find out more about it.

Relpo - Toy trunk ceramic vase:  $2.99
Carriage musical box:  $6.99

Both @ Value Village

I was unsure about both of these, but they were just so neat.  I don't love nursery themed vases, but the teddy bear swayed me.

The music box was way too overpriced, especially since parts of it were broken.  It's also missing some parts, but it's fine overall.  This is what it's supposed to look like, mine is missing the lights and one of the brackets to hold the light.

The real problem is, it's filthy!  I hope the dirt comes off.  I really would have been more comfortable paying half the price for something in this condition.

I thought it was from the 70's, but it turns out it's from the 80's.  I found a picture of an in box one on Etsy:

I've seen people asking $50 for these in out of box condition, but I have no idea how much they actually go for.

Moirs - Vintage Valentines chocolate box:  $2.99
Calico Critters - 2006 Halloween baby set + button dolls:  $1.99

Both @ Value Village

I really liked that box, but it seemed a bit overpriced.  Especially since there was still a $.25 garage sale sticker on the box!

But I thought it was so neat, I bought it anyway.  Stupidly, they put the price sticker on the front, and it didn't come off cleanly.  It is cardboard, so I don't think there's a way to do it without ruining the box!

I'm guessing it's either from the 60's or 70's.  It's in remarkable condition for being that old!  It must have been special to someone.  The plastic liner is still inside, but I don't really need that.  I'm thinking about recycling it, but that seems like a shame somehow.

I was surprised to see the Calico Critters, new in box too!  They were in the general bagged section. They were even packed with these dollarama button dolls that retailed for $1.50, which I thought was pretty reasonable already.

I don't know if I'll open up the Critters.  Turns out they're worth at least $40 in that condition!  I haven't seen one on ebay, and the post I did see was from 4 years ago.

Senpo musical doll:  $5.99
Vintage Japanese ceramic pixie planter:  $3.99

Both @ Value Village

And both more than I wanted to pay!  I was seriously disgusted at the pricing I saw today.  Almost everything was TWICE the price they normally charge!  I've noticed this at every location I've visited lately, so it's pretty disturbing.

These were more like their old pricing, but they have been half that price at times.  I hope it doesn't get any higher than this!

I was unsure about the Bradley type doll.  I love how she looks, but this one was in really dirty condition!  And you can't really clean them...I've heard that they can disintegrate when you try!  Here's one in perfect condition:

This was musical,  but sadly mine doesn't work.  It's also missing the wind up mechanism.   I've seen people sell working ones for $50-$60, so $6 is an ok price for one in this condition.

Pink cat vase:  $2.99 @ Value Village

There were no markings on it, but I could tell it was from the 50's by the style.

Looking online, it's very similar to a Lefton vase!  I thought that's what it was until I looked at the details closer.  Pretty sure it had a bowtie that was broken off...and there was an adorable matching deer:

It doesn't look that similar there, but from other angles, definitely. 

The one on the right is my cat, but not my picture...that one sold for $25 on etsy, so not bad!  I think mine looks better, because it's not obvious there's a hole in the head from the front.  

Bag of toys:  $.99

Vintage made in Italy lucite purse:  $5.99

Both @ Value Village.

It's been a long while!  I missed thrifting.  I'd like to go more regularly, but it does feel like a waste of gas when I don't buy anything.  Then when I do buy something, a lot of the times it's overpriced!

Anyway, I was happy with what I found today.  A LPS Blythe was in there...finally!  I haven't found one in ages.  

It also came with this neat car.  It turns out it's the Itsy Bitsy Bratz Kool Kat Cruiser:

Even though I've never liked any of the dolls, Bratz always had such neat vehicles!  I wish this one had doors that could open, but at least it looks great.  The trunk does open, and it has all of these cute cat related details!  Paw shaped rear mirrors, and a fish air freshener.

Though...why would a cat drive a car?  Especially one like the above, which doesn't seem to have any limbs.

I always buy any lucite purse I find.  This was a reasonable price to pay, so I'm happy about it.  The colour is gorgeous!

I was going to buy a snakeskin bag for $6.99, but I passed.  Even though it looked unused, it did have some storage wear.  

I just thought it was too much to pay for something I would cut up.  I do have some skins in that colour already!  It was kind of an orange colour, really common in vintage skins.

Gold putti bowl:  $4.99 @ Value Village

This is interesting...it looks expensive, doesn't it?  Even close up...but it turns out it's made out of plastic and ceramic!  I would never have guessed that...they don't normally use chrome paint on ceramic! 

That's fine with me.  What wasn't fine was, the last price was written on the bottom - and it was only $1!!  The fact that they were charging 5 times more than the last store just irked me.

When I looked closer, I saw why.  The figure had broken off the stand and had been glued back!  It wasn't a clean break either.  There are some chips, but luckily it's mostly at the back.

I think it was probably sold at Penny Pincher before...they have prices that low, and they also mark things with an initial like this one has.

Despite that, I still think it looks good, which is why I bought it anyway.  I lost my nerve to haggle, since I didn't feel like arguing, and I thought they'd tell me it'd be double the price if it were in perfect condition.

It's a dupe of these kind of dishes, normally made from bronze and crystal (or glass):

Ironically, those ones don't go for much either!  I've seen them sell for around $15-$20 (of course sellers price them wayyy higher on buy it now).  3-4 times the price this one was, even though the quality is much more than that.  I wonder if mine ever came with a lid like that one did.

I haven't seen any like mine on the internet...possibly because nobody cares, considering how little the real ones go for!

I'm still happy about it though.  I haven't found anything like this before, and this was in my price range.  I don't even know if I would have paid $20 for one of the good ones...they are pretty heavy and breakable!

I'm sure they wouldn't have been as low either.  The similar items I have seen were priced at $50+!  

The face is also pretty nice on this one.  Way better than some of the brass ones I've seen!  A win-win all around!

Hettemarks of Sweden - Red wool coat:  $11.25
Eelskin purse:  $4.50

Both @ Value Village

I had another coupon, so I hit up another store.  I'm always on the lookout for great quality coats, and this one fits the bill!  The tailoring is impeccable.

I'm sure it's from the 60's, and it still looks new today!  The style is timeless.  I'm sure I could wear this forever, assuming it fits me for that length of time.

Two people complimented me when I was trying it on!  The only problem is, it sort of has a chest compressing effect when I'm wearing it.  But the silhouette is really gorgeous otherwise, and you can tell it's quality right away.

The company's actually still around!  They even have a website, but stupidly, they don't have any prices listed.  Which usually means they're expensive.  I looked around, and found some newer ones listed at around $500!  They've been around since 1944...that's longevity! 

As for the purse, I actually bought it for the skin.  That's over my price limit for purses I just want to cut up, but this one's a lot bigger than the ones I normally find.

I ended up just cutting up the one I already have.  I think I'll just use this purse instead...it's a lot roomier than the other eelskin purses I normally find, and the design is better too.

Costco 9 grain buns:  free (RSP:  $5.49)

Blue snakeskin purse:  $2

Vintage mouse cheese plate:  $2 

All @ Penny Pincher

I kind of like this thrift store!  The prices are almost always reasonable, and sometimes I find great stuff there.  But not too often.  At least today was different.

The first thing I picked up was that cheese plate. I thought it was so neat and kitsch!  It says "Don't tell pussycat" and it has a shushing mouse coming out of it...I might have even paid more for it, but there were no second thoughts at that price.

The snakeskin purse has a really basic design.  I wouldn't use it as is.  I only bought it because it was cheap enough to cut up, and the skin was still in near perfect condition.  I already used it to make another skull clutch:

Not perfect, but I'm pretty satisfied for my first time.  I have extra frames to customize, so here's hoping I find more cheap skins!

The buns were a nice surprise.  Turns out it was customer appreciation day, and everyone got a bag of bread with purchase.  I've never seen any other store do that!  It's a nice gesture.

It wasn't even expired either!  Well, it was short dated, but still.  Two days is a bit of time, plus bread lasts for pretty long in the freezer.

ZenB by Zenobia Bawa - NWT Olive green silk halter dress:  $4 (RSP:  $225+)

La Regale - Vintage glass beaded purse:  $2.50

Seduction - Ruffled floral dress:  $3

Beaded sleeveless top:  $3

Forever 21 -  Ruffled floral tank:  $3

All @ Value Village

I almost didn't come here today.  But I did, since I remembered that I almost always find great stuff when I make an effort to go!  This one's a bit farther away than the other ones I go to though, which is why I was hesitant.

 

 The black top doesn't look like much, but it has a beautiful beaded design on it:

It's really great quality.  It even zips up from the bottom!  I wonder who the maker was.

Close up of the beaded purse:

Like I said, I'm all about the beads lately!  Beaded purses are pretty common second hand, but none of them have ever caught my eye until now.

I just liked the colours on this one...and the design.  Plus, the fact that the beads are made of glass..it just feels exquisite to touch.  

Also, the chord is made of metal.  Most of the ones I've seen just use nylon.  I don't want any of the cheap quality ones, but I wouldn't mind more like this one!

The floral things are cheap mall quality, but I just really liked them.  $3 seemed like an alright price for them.

Ursula of Switzerland - Beaded shoulder pink chiffon dress:  $5 @ Value Village (RSP:  ~$300)

I've never really cared that much for beading before, but lately I've had a change of heart.  Which is probably why I've been finding so many beautiful pieces!

I think I might shorten this to modernize it.  I already have a really similar pink chiffon dress, except that other one isn't beaded.

The company is actually still around.  Good for them!  I think my dress might be from the 70's or 80's.

Pink woven plastic lace box purse:  $12.99

Littlest Pet Shop Blythe - Sightseeing cute:  $1.99

Little Tykes Cinderella coach:  $1.99

All @ Value village

What a great day!  I've wanted that Blythe for a long time...she's possibly my favourite one.  I actually had a chance to buy her for relatively cheap ($6.99), and I was kicking myself for not buying her.  

Well, not now, since this one's even cheaper, and she's practically complete!  She's just missing her hair bows and the other pet.  I'm surprised they had it priced so low, and even more surprised they knew to include everything with her!

There's actually a camera in there that doesn't belong to her, but it belongs to another LPS Blythe.  I wonder if someone got that one at the store before me?

Funny thing about the pumpkin coach too.  I saw it in a way overpriced Lalaloopsy auction, and they didn't mention who the maker was.  I thought it was really neat...and just a week later, I found my own!  This seems to be the prototype picture:

The purse was way more than I wanted to pay, but I thought it was just so pretty and unique.  I love pearly pink, and I thought the asian print was just gorgeous.

I found a similar one on etsy.  Well, it's basically the same one except with a different print.  They say it's from the 50's, and they're selling that one for $60!

A bunch of sellers call this a wicker purse, but I don't see how.  It's clearly plastic lace!

Alright,  upon research, wicker can also be made of plastic.  I never knew that...I always thought it referred to natural materials only.  You learn something every day!

Vintage lace blazer:  $3.99 @ Value Village

And this was their regular price!  That hardly ever happens.  This has a bit more wear than I normally like, but the style was so interesting, I was willing to overlook it.  Just look at the back!

I love the multicoloured lace, but the beading seems kind of tacky.  I also love the flaps at the front...this is such a unique blazer!

More than that, it's super fitted in the waist, which I love.  I think it's probably from the 60's...I see "1962" on it, but that could mean something other than the year.