Okay guys, I shouldn’t even admit this, but I bought this
dress using my change. A lot of my
change.
I stumbled upon this dress a month ago when I was out looking for black pants for my upcoming job. I was having no luck at all. As I was driving down the street contemplating what to do on the pants issue, I spotted my friend’s car across the street from one of the thrift stores in town. This gal loves to shop at the thrift stores and seems to find the nicest stuff in those places. Sometimes she turns the items by putting them on consignment at another store in town and actually making a decent profit.
It’s no wonder she knows so many people all over town. I don’t have the time to do this sort of
thing, but I stopped to run in and surprise her. I think I was the last person she was
expecting to see because she looked shocked when I came in the door.
She suggested I look in the thrift store for pants and had
even called me a few days earlier wanting me to meet her at a different thrift
store because she found some black pants for me. That didn’t work out, but I looked around
anyway and didn’t find anything. She
suggested I go down the street to a newer consignment place that opened up a
few months ago.
I didn’t find any black pants there in my size either, but I did spot this dress hanging up on the back wall. I couldn’t pass up trying it on. Of course, it fit perfect because I had little cash on me. I ended up giving the older woman behind the counter a few dollar bills and counted out about $10 in change. She grinned the whole time. I doubt she ever had a sale like that one.
The dress was displayed with a necklace that matched it
perfectly. I couldn’t afford that and was hoping it would still be there in a
month after I had more cash.
I guess it was meant to be because I went in there last Wednesday and the necklace was waiting for me. I called her beforehand to make sure it was still there. Yes, she remembered me from all that change I gave her last month. She was happy to see me and we had a quite a chat about several different subjects.
I’ve done a few crazy things in my life lately, so I’m
unforgettable in a couple of places in town.
So far, that’s been a good thing.
That is a pretty dress and I am glad you got the necklace too :)
ReplyDeletePilch
DeleteI think it was meant to be since the necklace was there a month later.
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Sunni
Glad you got the necklace, too. And change is money, too. I bet it was nice to get rid of that weight in your purse (of all that change--it had to be heavy).
ReplyDeleteLiz,
DeleteChange is heavy and you think you have more money than you do. I'm sure the store could use the change too, although they teased me a bit, but I knew it was in good fun. I'm glad the necklace was still there too.
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Sunni
Very pretty dress!! Glad you were able to get that and the necklace later!
ReplyDeletebetty
Betty,
DeleteThanks for stopping by. I was lucky to get the dress and matching necklace.
Sunni
I was guessing $10. :) How cool that you got a necklace with the dress. That's a good deal! And there has been many times when I've busted out a handful of change to pay for things.
ReplyDeleteChrys,
DeleteThat makes me feel better knowing I'm not the only one paying with change.
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Sunni
That's a gorgeous dress and necklace - and such a bargain.
ReplyDeletePL,
DeleteThank you. That's a new upscale thrift store, but reasonable prices. I was lucky to get them both considering I waited a month between.
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Sunni
It's a beautiful dress, Sunni. I love the colors. I would love to see it on you. You should get all dolled up, put on the dress and take lots of pictures. How does your hubby like it? It's okay to splurge a little on yourself once in a while.
ReplyDeleteVashti,
DeleteI love the colors too. Hubby was the one who saw it first displayed on the back wall of the store. I had to try it on. He knew it was "so me". Of course it fit perfect, so I had to buy it. I seldom do things like that. Most of my money gets spent on bills, groceries and cat food, etc.
I will have to get dolled up and take some pics. When I do I'll post them, unless they turn our terrible.
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Sunni