tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post4485861471708008135..comments2024-02-06T10:30:04.111-08:00Comments on Queen of Fifty Cents: WHAT’S YOUR PERSONAL MONETARY UNIT?The Queen of Fifty Centshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00384014133730608702noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-39701323619435279532010-01-21T07:03:09.543-08:002010-01-21T07:03:09.543-08:00Greetings! I'm a new reader, and I love your p...Greetings! I'm a new reader, and I love your philosphy on spending and thrifitng. I've been incredibly frugal my entire life- never buying retail, scouring nice neighboorhoods on trash day for a good find, you name it.<br /><br />Last year I made more- and spent more than ever. I decided to use less prudence when spending. It was a cathartic experience. I spent a ton, but I wasn't happier.<br /><br />Now I'm back to the hunt, I'll continue to search for quality items for the discounted price that thrift stores, garage sales, and the trash heaps offer.<br /><br />I'll continue to read this blog for inspiration!Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-42813606231861178862010-01-21T07:02:37.802-08:002010-01-21T07:02:37.802-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Vanessahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00445764937751339633noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-83107636349449563852010-01-17T20:42:16.866-08:002010-01-17T20:42:16.866-08:00The ultimate seller! Love selling from a blog!! WT...The ultimate seller! Love selling from a blog!! WTG!!!! Love your blog! LaurenCookieBabehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00872605258350972019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-18846604327447484012010-01-17T17:48:11.700-08:002010-01-17T17:48:11.700-08:00Oh... the 'cat sweater'... I thought peopl...Oh... the 'cat sweater'... I thought people were thinking that the cat in the photo was wearing a sweater...LOL! I thought, "dang, who wants to buy a sweater for a cat???"Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471639876072617577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-78049420574112665802010-01-17T17:45:50.696-08:002010-01-17T17:45:50.696-08:00I find that I base purchasing decisions on what st...I find that I base purchasing decisions on what stuff used to cost years ago or when I was a kid. Like Twinkies used to cost 10 cents, then,they went up to a quarter. Have no idea what they cost now. But, I also look at things and think, if I buy this, my husband had to work a certain amount of hours to pay for it. I think of how hard he works, and then, I decide if the purchase is worth that. Or, I look at an object, and what it is made of, and I think, "I'm not paying ____for that!" A second hand store here in town is actually getting kinda pricey---if a sweater is marked $4, I think, "this would go for $1 at a yard sale...", and then I won't buy it. I guess it's different for everyone. The best is to get something free--like when my friend has a sack of stuff she is going to donate and I ask if I can pick through it!!! Yippie--love finding something I can use.Joyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15471639876072617577noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-20619789803713784812010-01-17T13:10:14.753-08:002010-01-17T13:10:14.753-08:00Wow! With 5 bucks in your pocket you could by a wh...Wow! With 5 bucks in your pocket you could by a whole RACK of Cashmere sweaters! You are RICH! <br /><br />I find that I have three levels of PBM units- Estate Sale value (cheap), Thrift Store value (cheaper), and Garage Sale value (cheapest!), although, when I find great vintage items just shoved into the dumpster EVERYTHING seems expensive! LOL<br />rosieRosiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09915055382278511523noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-54953458865304617932010-01-17T11:28:36.558-08:002010-01-17T11:28:36.558-08:00Sue asked where I sell...sometimes on eBay (my nam...Sue asked where I sell...sometimes on eBay (my name there is PossumRose if you want to check my ratings) but also from here on the old bloggity blog where I don't have to pay any eBay fees! So if anyone is interested in these clothes, email or leave a comment and we'll see if we can make a deal. The sweater is size L; red shirt Chico's size 3, and the black and white traveller's knit top is a Chico's size 1.The Queen of Fifty Centshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00384014133730608702noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-36735162139234005572010-01-17T09:01:18.896-08:002010-01-17T09:01:18.896-08:00I'm pleased to have found your blog as I am re...I'm pleased to have found your blog as I am really enjoying it!<br /><br />JayneCountry Cottage Chichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09183233483232008162noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-25415931147615546352010-01-17T08:58:22.826-08:002010-01-17T08:58:22.826-08:00as always, i enjoyed reading your blog. although i...as always, i enjoyed reading your blog. although i'm not familiar with the books you mentioned, their concepts seem to define my life as a junker.<br /><br />love, love, love your "cashmere units"! yes, i have my own CPW, as most of us junkers do. in fact, i'm <i>so</i> spoiled to the saturday driveway deals that i find it difficult to shop at wal-mart!<br /><br />me, at a store: <i>"whaa?! they want $2 for that?! i just bought a brand new one (with tags!) for $0.10 last weekend!"</i><br /><br />yes, junkin' at yard sales and flea markets will <i><b>ruin</b></i> you. <i>heh heh</i><br /><br />hugs,<br />terry leeTerry Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16617452390094546213noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-67979551367049772792010-01-16T22:51:41.711-08:002010-01-16T22:51:41.711-08:00Liked the clothes! Hope they do well on ebay.
I wa...Liked the clothes! Hope they do well on ebay.<br />I was able to find two flipper-do sorters for volunteer applications today for 10 cents a piece! I knew they existed, but couldn't find any affordable ones to beg or borrow before this. Will take one to work, and keep one at home for medical receipts. Made my week!canngilhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12681196130939405418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-32983939875853297202010-01-16T18:52:52.769-08:002010-01-16T18:52:52.769-08:00Bubba is the twin of my cat Wink. Aren't they...Bubba is the twin of my cat Wink. Aren't they gorgeous? I enjoy the pictures of the animals most. But I always love seeing what you've found. Most of what I find I sell in my booth. Thank goodness cause I don't have room for much extra in my house. I enjoy your visits to junkblossoms. Thanks for dropping in. Pat.Pat Harrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02587674321207607046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-20622609699059124222010-01-16T17:52:46.818-08:002010-01-16T17:52:46.818-08:00Love your blog. Where do you sell?Love your blog. Where do you sell?sue in mexico mohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08382804036974379598noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-22354351670768285642010-01-16T17:47:01.098-08:002010-01-16T17:47:01.098-08:00In the summer my standard unit is "I don'...In the summer my standard unit is "I don't play golf."<br /><br />In the winter it's "I don't ski".<br /><br />Just those two things that I don't do give me a lot of WOW points!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17065893613028995685noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-56651393321840494002010-01-16T17:23:52.490-08:002010-01-16T17:23:52.490-08:00I always enjoy your blog and also how you show the...I always enjoy your blog and also how you show the pets and what you bought at the yard sales...lucky you to be able to go all year long:)<br /><br />RondellSomething Nice and Prettyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07672141781621068025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-80165764922788680162010-01-16T16:07:58.201-08:002010-01-16T16:07:58.201-08:00So what size is the cat sweater? It is very cute!...So what size is the cat sweater? It is very cute!! I like how you think. I also have a standard but it's not cashmere (don't I wish) no mine is Vintage Fiesta luncheon plates, when I asked how much he said $1 (I thought he meant each and that was a bargain but it was for the stack of 6) so that's my cost per wow!Linda @ A La Cartehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16356471099319932835noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3373492091382931118.post-48938134650474028432010-01-16T15:33:52.616-08:002010-01-16T15:33:52.616-08:00The sweater with the cats will probably do well, a...The sweater with the cats will probably do well, anything with cats seems to. I am not to familiar with Chicos stuff, but those are nice too!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16468395290275565076noreply@blogger.com