Wednesday, March 17, 2010

My Thrifty Find

I had some time to spare last week after a physical therapy session so I stopped by the Goodwill for a few minutes. Just as I was walking in, they were wheeling out a cart full of items to be put away. Lucky for me, the store was pretty empty so I was the first one to make my way over to the cart.

Right off the bat I noticed a Ray Ban eyeglass case and picked it up thinking it probably had a cheap pair of sunglasses in it. I was pleasantly SURPRISED and SHOCKED to find these in there instead...



A great pair of Maui Jim sunglasses. Maui Jim's are not cheap glasses and these are in perfect condition, with not a scratch on them. I just couldn't believe someone would give them to Goodwill and I couldn't believe the price on the sticker either...$2!

I normally don't show my husband my little thrifting goodies (because I don't want to see him roll his eyes) but I couldn't wait to show him the glasses. He's got a few pair of Maui Jim's and knows exactly what they retail for. Long story short, there was no eye rolling that day!

I think this may just be my best thrifty find ever!

19 comments:

Anonymous said...

ooh la la -- I would say you hit the jackpot!

Mari said...

Hooray for you! I bet you look great in them too.

April said...

I'd say you scored BIG TIME! Woo hoo!

Diana said...

No Linda, I'll bet there was eye brow lifting when your husband heard about that bargain! My husband doesn't seem to mind my thrift shopping. As a matter of fact, if I am feeling down, he will suggest that I go to my favorite thrift store for awhile. I can get lost in there for an hour! Sometimes, reluctantly, he will even come with. Love Di ♥

Anonymous said...

You scored, friend! Excellent. Will I see you wearing them on our camping trip? When are we going? XOXO

Donna said...

Wow, way to go!!

Welcome to the Garden of Egan said...

LUCKY!!!!! Even as we speak my Maui Jims are at the Maui Jim hospital getting the earpiece fixed!
I can't wait to get them back.

GARAGE SALE GAL said...

Yeah!!! It's always a great day when you find a huge deal like that!
Happy weekend.
Warmly,
Deb :)

Denise said...

I LOVE Ray Bans and am jealous of your find! My current sunglasses are too tight and give me a headache.

Mimi said...

HI!!!
OK way to go !!!!
Great find!!!
and great price as well!!!
So glad there was no eye rolling!!!haha
sorry about you needing Physical therapy!!!!
hugs,
jamie

BittersweetPunkin said...

Great find! I love it when that happens!

The Charm of Home said...

That is the kind of find I would love! I wear sunglasses all year. Preventing as many wrinkles as possible.:)
Win Rachael Ray bake ware at my blog.
Thanks!
Sherry

Christine said...

Mr. Cool!

nanny said...

You and your lucky finds.....wish we had a goodwill worth shopping in and not a junk pile store!

Tanna said...

LOL! My hubby would have been impressed with that find, too! The sad news is that I wouldn't have recognized the good deal to bring it home!

Sherri said...

Cool score! I so need a pair of good sunglasses! It's amazing what I come across at my GW. My post is about purses. My grand find was a Prada purse for less than 5 bucks!

Angie said...

You just never know what you will find! I love it! Great find!

Hugs ~ Angie

p.s. your doggie is toooo precious!

dani said...

funny story about ray bans... my best frien from college STILL has my boyfriend's (from college) aviator ray bans!!! they were the RAGE in our corner of the world circa 1987.
much love,
dani xxx

Linda@Coastal Charm said...

Linda,
I'm so happy to see you at my NIFTY THRIFTY TUESDAYS PARTY...luv the deal that you got at GW on those cool shades...great timing!

Blessings,
Linda