Look at these beauties!
I got these from the local thrift store (or as I have lovingly heard it called, the "junk store"). Granted, most of the stuff in there is junk and overpriced, but sometimes you can find an amazing steal.
I had just got off work and finished telling my coworker I would NEVER buy china because it is so expensive, and I would probably just brake it. After work, I decided to take a walk to the thrift store and see what was there. This china caught my eye because it is the same color I am doing in my kitchen. I picked it up to see the price, and I was absolutely shocked. There was four dinner plates, four salad plates, and four dessert plates all for four dollars! I didn't believe it at first and checked every single plate to see if there were any more price tags. To my delightful surprise, there were none, and I walked away with quite a deal.
As if it couldn't get any better, a few days later I found five matching china bowls at a garage sale for one dollar. Then I found sixteen service, brand new, Oneida silverware for twenty dollars.
So here are my tips
1. Don't overpay: It is easy to get caught up in the moment and justify a price, but usually there is room to haggle and bargain. If you think a price is too high, don't settle; see if there is wiggle room.
2. Love it: This is the biggest one that I often break. I kinda like something, so I get it. Once it is home, I realize it wasn't worth it. If you wouldn't love it at the full price, don't buy it at half price.
3. Breakables: Make sure nothing is broken or missing!
4. Coordinate: Think about the rest of your décor and how the new piece will look with it. For example I loved the authentic vintage look of the china, but I knew it would go with my other pieces because the silver finish made it modern.
5. Have fun: Make it something that is relaxing and fun, and if you see something you love snatch it up. Chances are if you think it's cute, someone else will too, and it might not be there the next time you drop by.
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