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<p>[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 10569616, member: 37"]Some things hitting the thrifts. Being a University town, a lot of people move in August, as they ready for the new school year here or elsewhere. Have to think this has something to do with the increased amount of furniture I am seeing.</p><p><br /></p><p>This dresser was only $13.00! Knobs not original. Did not buy.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]530531[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Also did not buy this rocker for $8.00. Nothing wrong with it at all, though the upholstery may not be to everyone's taste.</p><p>[ATTACH=full]530532[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>I came very close to buying this set of 6 chairs. MCM in a Chinese style. No marks but typical of Henredon and other higher end makers. Great condition with newer upholstery. Priced at $6.00 per chair so $36.00 for the set. I just don't have the space to deal with these. Within 2 hours they showed up on fb marketplace with a dealer I know from a nearby city. Priced at $130.00 for the set and had quick interest. </p><p>[ATTACH=full]530533[/ATTACH] </p><p><br /></p><p>Here is something I just couldn't say no to. The door is broken but all the pieces are intact and with it. Shelves are all there as well. Will be a pretty easy fix. Finish is original. No label and I have not been able to attribute this as of yet. Still need to pick it up, as I had no room in the van yesterday. May find a mark yet.</p><p><br /></p><p>Probably one of my best thrift store furniture finds ever. This will be a keeper for me, as it is an upgrade for a mission bookcase I currently have. Priced at only $15.00..... Happy dance!!!!</p><p>[ATTACH=full]530534[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="verybrad, post: 10569616, member: 37"]Some things hitting the thrifts. Being a University town, a lot of people move in August, as they ready for the new school year here or elsewhere. Have to think this has something to do with the increased amount of furniture I am seeing. This dresser was only $13.00! Knobs not original. Did not buy. [ATTACH=full]530531[/ATTACH] Also did not buy this rocker for $8.00. Nothing wrong with it at all, though the upholstery may not be to everyone's taste. [ATTACH=full]530532[/ATTACH] I came very close to buying this set of 6 chairs. MCM in a Chinese style. No marks but typical of Henredon and other higher end makers. Great condition with newer upholstery. Priced at $6.00 per chair so $36.00 for the set. I just don't have the space to deal with these. Within 2 hours they showed up on fb marketplace with a dealer I know from a nearby city. Priced at $130.00 for the set and had quick interest. [ATTACH=full]530533[/ATTACH] Here is something I just couldn't say no to. The door is broken but all the pieces are intact and with it. Shelves are all there as well. Will be a pretty easy fix. Finish is original. No label and I have not been able to attribute this as of yet. Still need to pick it up, as I had no room in the van yesterday. May find a mark yet. Probably one of my best thrift store furniture finds ever. This will be a keeper for me, as it is an upgrade for a mission bookcase I currently have. Priced at only $15.00..... Happy dance!!!! [ATTACH=full]530534[/ATTACH][/QUOTE]
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