Last spring I went to the GBMC Nearly New sale (Baltimore hospital with legendary twice yearly thrift sales). It was on bag day where you can buy everything you can fit into a paper grocery bag for about $2. I did not think there would be anything outstanding left. I was wrong! Sitting on an almost empty shelf was this wonderfully simple teapot without crack, chip or stain. How could something so wonderful have survived 3 days of hungry bargain hunters? It was waiting for me. I quickly put it into my bag with a odd assortment of leftover craft items and headed for the checkout.
I use this teapot almost every day for my morning tea. Tea just seems to taste better when it is brewed in a teapot. And this is the perfect size for one mug of tea.
Lessons learned. 1) What I think of as treasure does not appeal to everyone. 2) No matter how late or out of the way a sale or store, it just may have what I am looking for – check it out. 3) Luxury does not always have a high price tag.
Enjoy your luxuries.
February 5, 2010 at 3:55 pm
What a wonderful article! I am the Chairman of the Nearly New Department at GBMC and am thrilled that you found a thrilling purchase at our twice a year sale. Our more than 70 volunteers work hard to present this sale to the public in May and October. Here you will find unique articles donated from the private homes of our vast community, items you will NEVER find at Target or Wal-Mart! Visit our Boutique, books, housewares, toys, men’s and women’s clothing, vintage, furniture, garden sports departments on May 1,2,3,5,6,8, 2010. You will not be disappointed! Prices are more than affordable. For more information, call 410-828-9467.