Until recently, I've never loved garage sales. I always thought they were just other people's junk. I felt kind of uncomfortable and wierd sifting through someone else's stuff while they watched me. This all changed when I discovered how fun it is to refinish furniture. Now, I am obsessed with garage sales. I am always on the hunt for a great find, for something that can be saved. I still hate to bargain on price.
Big K on the other hand has always loved garage sales. He is somewhat of a packrat, while I'm more of a minimalist, so garage sales are right up his alley. Ha Ha! As I've said before, he is amazing at bargaining on price too. He hit up a neighbor's sale the other day and came home with this chair:
The neighbor said it was over 100 years old. I kind of doubt that! She also wanted $50 for it. Big K got it for $20.
Is this a good deal? Would you have bought it? What color should I paint it?
I'm linking this to a fun party called, Would you buy it Wednesdays? Where people weigh in on other's finds. Go check it out!
Love it! Yes, I would have bought it. Are you going to keep it or resell it? That would have a lot to do with how I would paint it :-)
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I would have bought it- I don't know how I would paint it- probably with colors to match my guest room. Good find!
ReplyDeleteI hate haggling on prices too!
YES i would have bought it not for 50 but definately for the $20 cant wait to see what you do with it
ReplyDeletelauren
Ah! you will have fun with that rocking chair! Thanks for stopping by my blog today :-)
ReplyDeleteFor $20 Yes I would have bought this. I would probably paint it a white and shabby chic it!
ReplyDeleteI agree with the others, I think it's a great purchase for $20.00. It will look like a brand new piece after you paint it. I look forward to seeing the new and improved chair when you finish it.
ReplyDeleteJane
Oh, yes! I would!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm looking for a rocking chair. I'm expecting and this would be great.
The color? It depends of your interiors, but I'd love to see it painted in turquoise.
Have a Gorgeous day!
xo
Luciane at HomeBunch.com
I think the chair is gorgeous. I would most definitely buy it. I do think $50 is rather steep but $20 sounds about right.
ReplyDeleteIf it were mine I would use Chalk Paint in Old White and make a lovely soft seat cushion for it.
Madison xxx
If I was as amazing as you at making furniture beautiful, then I would have bought it! I'm a big fan of the bright colors you have been doing, but I guess it depends on where it is going to go. I'm excited to see what you do!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely would have bought this! I agree with another gal who commented...Old White chalk paint and then distressed to the nines! :) Great find!
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