I was visiting the optometrist and doo doo dooooo, just happened to find a parking spot right in front of the Salvation Army. I had to pop inside. I foisted the little guy on one shoulder and took a quick stroll around.
He started screaming... Then, I spotted this vintage white Le Creuset saucepot with wooden handle.
I have actually owned this before - see my Vintage Le Creuset #16 saucepot post. This pot, however, was marked $7.99, much better than the $30 I paid for my other one.
I settled my little guy down, and my eyes scanned the rest of the shelves. I cannot believe that this beautiful blue #24 Le Creuset dutch oven was sitting right there next to the white one. Luckily for me, I believe they were still there because the staff had placed the two pieces on the floor under the shelves. I guess they were too heavy!
The interior of the pot was in pretty decent condition considering that it was... $9.99!!! I quickly and calmly picked up a wheely shopping basket and placed my goodies safely inside.
So just for comparison purposes, the photo above shows my wedding-gift #26 Cobalt Blue dutch oven on the left. I believe that rang in at about $320 in our local store (Thanks Auntie Helen!) while my thrifted Le Creuset was a Salvation Army score at $10.
A super nice lady in the line up behind me said, "Le Creuset, good work, girl!" Haha. She also must have noticed my frazzled state and I was so relieved when she offerred to help me bring these heavy pieces to my car with me!
I like the look of this receipt with my $18 total. =) I'm also happy to report that I now know how to use our stroller, so I am now slightly less frazzled!
I'm linking up to Flea Market Finds and Thrift Share Monday!
Really great finds! I'm always on the lookout for vintage Le Creuset.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I think your eyes are sharp enough!
ReplyDelete~Trudy http://thriftscore42.blogspot.com/
I'm impressed. Great finds. Cx
ReplyDeleteI can see why you are so happy. Such steals. Congrats.
ReplyDeleteGREAT finds! I wouldn't have trusted the lady who offered to help not to run off with them ;-) I've had a few good Le Creuset finds recently, will post on them soon :-)
ReplyDeleteCan't wait to read about them!
DeleteThe first time is always hard with a little one, but then you gain confidence and it gets easier! And what a reward your first time out!!! Definitely worth a little frazzle! :)
ReplyDeleteYeah I actually thanked the little guy after for his patience. Haha.
DeleteWell done. You got a couple of real bargains.
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Awesome! I'm still waiting for my own epic Le Creuset find... it has got to happen eventually :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Great finds.
ReplyDeletenow that is an amazing find. so jealous! and well done, going thrifting with your little one!
ReplyDeleteAmazing finds! Good for you!
ReplyDeleteI was actually daydreaming about cheap Le Creuset finds at the thrift as I was walking into the place... So keep your eyes peeled!
ReplyDeleteHi! I am a fellow Canadian, all the way here in Edmoonton, Alberta. I've bought 5 pieces of Le Creuset today in a garage sale but how will i know if they are vintage or not? Color is Flame. Thank you! - Sev
ReplyDeleteHi Neighbour! A few things are a giveaway... You can always email me and tell me more about it or send a pic!
DeleteHi Neighbor, I sent you an email and I attached a photo of my haul. - SEV
ReplyDeleteHi from Saskatchewan!!
ReplyDeleteGreat finds! It is always hard to thrift with a little one, but keep at it! I plan to train my daughters eye to be better than mine in the shops!!! :)
Awesome finds that truly made up for having to do a quick shop with the little one along for the trip! I can't even imagine trying to shop with my first son at three months old. I'm pretty sure that a trip to pick up a gallon of milk might have wiped me out at that point. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteNice score!!!!
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