1960's Rattan Table And Chair Set

I'm soon running out of things to show from the past. Something I can't find the photo's of, something I can't find how it sold. It will maybe come back along the way.

For now I dive deeper into the past. 1984, my first tiny attic apartment of my own in Amsterdam. I was a curb shopper at heart already, but still hesitant. Coming home from parents one Sunday night I couldn't resist this. I had seen the same in classmates rooms in my childhood. My room was left side of a narrow hallway. On the right there was storage for people from other floors downstairs. But at the end of the hallway there was a wider place by the front window. Where on sunny summer days in the afternoon I could sit in the sun. I placed my set there and then called it my 'terrace'. Of course this picture is an example, but I'm surprised it can still be found sometimes and is of Dutch make!

The set went with the Man and me to the next apartment, but after that I don't remember. But sure had it for years.

IKEA 365+ Mysa Duvet / Synthetic Quilt

I didn't really expect to sell this on line, and then with it wrinkled on the photo's, but I gave it a try. Quilts like these are fairly inexpensive but it turns out there's always the one person who can't afford the new price or for another reason doesn't care to choose for new, what you'd expect from most people if it comes to bedding. 

I was happy to sell mine €5 after four months. Surprised to find one almost the same (difference only the warming quality) currently on Vinted over €26. I wish them luck!

1970's TV Or Table Base

I found this in Fall 2016 in front of my door and despite the wear on the paint I thought it should have some value. The plank mounted on top was obviously done later. What was originally there is unsure, but I was convinced it must have been as special thing for a TV because I have seen those in my childhood, though a coffee table top could have been a possibility. It took almost a year but then it made me €22.

Little Tikes Yellow Toy Dump Truck

If I remember well I picked this sturdy toy up a few blocks away while cycling around in broad daylight. And it was still full of sand after being used on the beach. Easy to clean and one little boy happy I hope. Sold within weeks after listing €5.

The Other Painting By Erik Q.

In 2018 I blogged about three paintings, found by my neighbour in 2016, finally sold at a market two years later. Find the post here, photo's at the bottom. I thought I included this picture but I didn't. It's different, but clearly made by the same hand. And the only one fully signed! Alas I could't find out anything about Erik Q. from Almere in the Netherlands. 

So though I brought this 'Boeddha' to that market as well it didn't go. Finally over a year ago I left it at the thrift shop where it rested for a long time until one day I didn't see it anymore. I think I stuck €5 on it. If really sold that's my contribution to better social life in my neighbourhood.

IKEA Marius Stools

Sold today €4 the set. Cheap stools from IKEA. Not even comfortable to sit on, because of the holes. They look cute though and are practical for parties. Second hand available all over the place. New at the shop only €4,99 each. Taken from in front of the door two years ago or more, finally listed them early August. There were some people interested who I then never heard back from but never mind, I just had to wait for the right person who wanted to come over within hours and at a time I was home as well. Quite happy with this sale and a tiny bit more space in my house. Mind you picked up trash this afternoon...

Wilson Tennis Racket

Tennis rackets come in bunches at thrift shops. Even in our small one you cane surely find one at all times. Even though most are quality brand prices vary between €4 and 5. Perhaps professionals or skilled amateurs buy new ever so often. Looking up Wilson I see new from €50 to 150. I think I was lucky to find someone who needed a good racket for a clinic or try out lesson ready to pay €5 even if it was in seemingly perfect condition.

Found September 2016, sold within a month.

Winter Cap With Earflaps/Neckwarmer

Very nice but brandless cap, fairly good as new, with not only earflaps but neckwarmer 'built in'. But to be folded inwards for nicer temperatures. Label showing size, so not being a one size, it can't have been a too cheap thing. Elderly guy came for it. For cycling I think as I remember what he told me. €3. Found november 2016, sold January 2017.

Gero Zilmeta Stainless Steel Coffee Pot

I can't remember the find but admin says August 2016, and likely in front of the door. I saw one similar on Etsy that was sold €55. Claiming to be Art Deco. Mine was vintage for sure. It had some marks. I think €7,50 was a good deal. Sold March 2017.

Systyle Red Bag

Looking up Systyle bags it looks like they are on line only available wholesale, or at least you have to have an account to see prices. What I found on Amazon, Ebay or the likes are all very special shapes like mine. Like this one, bt that is not available anymore. From other things this shop sells I conclude the brand is not too expensive. So happy to be able to let it go €5. For my friend who picked it up in her part of town October 2016. Took a while, it went April 2017. By the way brandnew, unused.

IKEA Dokument Waste Paper Basket

Today I had my second sale of a curb find since I restarted listing on line. A recent find from across the street. Nothing special, just a wire bin for little cash but the thing is the IKEA Dokument home office supplies line is out of sale so I thought someone might be interested. Mind you they had a triple document or letter tray that looks close to this one, that I currently have three of at the thrift shop and they just won't go. But moreover I hoped someone would just go for the colour. Well the young man that came to pick it up today looked normal, but somehow had the appearance of one who'd love candy pink. Just fine with me!

I also sold a cast iron pan but that was my own. But it looks like things are starting to move again. Must kick myself to get listed more. I still have enough stuff.

Sergio Rossi Men's Ankle Boots

From what I find on the current collection, Sergio Rossi men's shoes are currently around €650. The women's do up to €1300! From what we can get on clothing and shoes at the thrift shop I know that depreciation is high. Yet someone was very lucky to get this pair that was used but in for years to come condition at only €8,50. Found december 2016, I accepted this bid happily three months after.

Large Gourd Rattle Or Shaker

Pretty shaker made of a large sort of pumpkin I think, but no kind I recognize sold in places near me. Egg shaped measuring around 25 cm in length, simply but very nicely ornamented. Looked around on internet nothing close to be found. Found by my friend in her neighbourhood, 2016. I made someone happy in exchange of €2 February 2017.

Teddy Bear Bella Happy Horse

I thought I blogged about this before, because I clearly remember the sale. But it was still unmarked in my sales list. Anyway a young man came to my door and told me he was straight on his way to a little girl's birthday party. Turning three or four I'm sure she didn't mind not getting it in a box from a shop.

The stuffed animal comes in sizes from 22 to 150 centimeters. Mine was 70 (deducting now from the size of my table). I let it go very cheaply at €5, but I'm sure I did my research at the time and the prices in 2016/17 were different. But otherwise I think I was just happy to make anything out of it. But Bella new this size today is around €64, but I see discounters selling the 1 meter at €36, where other sites ask up to €200!. Weird how that can vary that much! Looking back I'm not unhappy about the deal.

Leg Shaped Plank

I can't remeber what happened to this object, but it came together with the fish planks that I wrote about in this old post. Perhaps sold at a market, but not sure. Who wants a stocking or tights display at a car boot sale?

Retro Kitsch Plastic Picture Frames

My dog walking neighbour brought me this frame, to sell not for the picture of course. Or maybe not. Because though a horrible thing in my point of view and it's all plastic (most likely made in China or so) it was pretty intact and where I had hoped for a bid of €5, within days someone offered €15 and payed quickly. I had to pack it up and ship it but no problem, costs covered. It sure made my day 2017-01-21!

A bit confused with this one. Also from my neighbour. In admin it says kitsch mirror from Xenos. But I find only this frame. No mirror in it.

Smaller, but with glass, and somewhat more tasteful. Found and sold €5 more or less same period.

Vintage Enamel Jug

Some people collect vintage enamel kitchen products, but then preferably with the mark of a factory, like Brabantia. This jug was of unspecified origin. But many people just love the stuff wether it's valuable or not, or even just retro (it flies out at the thrift shop). I belong to the latter. I would have kept this lovely green jug if I had place to store it. Because it wasn't decorating my kitchen, like my two really old jars and not serving any daily use. For me it took five months to sell because I guess it's more of a shop at sight product, but then finally I made someone happy in exchange of €2,50.

Diva Donna Plastic Shoes

Weird pair of shoes, all in plastic and rubber, unknown brand. Yet sold after two months, April 2017 €5. I did believe in them though. They were different. Some people just look for that!

Outdoor Lanterns For Pillar Candles

I thought these were cute.  Including rust giving a ready made shabby chic look, but otherwise complete and intact. And in better condition than the one in this old post. Just not a product I would ever use. I think buyer also just took them as they were. Found February 2017, sold four weeks after €6.

Hackman Cast Iron Pan

My Man loves to cook in cast iron, but we never had it until we found this one in... forgot when, but maybe somewhere 2010 or before when we still walked around on trash nights. Meant to be a keeper, but he wanted bigger! We finally bought one at IKEA with two liters more of content. Used that for years but then, one lucky day there was a real Creuset at the thrift shop. Looking up later the model could have been worth around €300 new. But second hand I thought €25 would be okay. Only coming home I asked did he actually want it. Never heard a bigger yes! He was in front of the door at opening time the next morning to be sure to get it! Difference is mainly the enamel inside which the others didn't have. But otherwise it's mainly the name. I then put the Hackman from Finland for sale. It turned out to be a product people could buy with discount from a Dutch supermarket with collected points. Listed 2017-02-19, sold the next day. At €15 I still had about half of that.