Bargain Hunt it isn't.....

As promised earlier here are my ramblings about my maiden voyage into the world of the auction house and how I managed to not bid on everything I saw.

First up came three little stools and tables and who could resist them....... I saw in my minds eye how they would look when they had been re-vamped into something special.

I cannot show you the third little stool as I have sold it on yea.... gone to a good home.

I also bid on 13 (my lucky number) Piggin Pigs.... and again these have gone to new owners god bless ebay.  But let me enlighten you on the protocol of bidding at an auction.  After registering with the auction house you are given a number their is a chance to view said items over the weekend before the auction.  This I did not know but you live and learn. secondly it is advisable to arrive early as these things get pretty packed with what seems to me mostly men in thick jackets and hiking boots.  I realised later why this is.... the room is flipping freezing and no amount of mugs of tea (yes you can buy mugs of tea) can warm your tootsies.   But I am from the north so used to cold weather.... I had my list all ready as it seems this is what is expected, and with my pen ready to check of items off we go....

First up was lots of pictures not what I want so I wait patiently until the three stools that I had my eye on are up for grabs.  'Who will offer me £20' said the auctioneer - no hands go up 'OK make it £10' - no hands go up, and by this time I am no longer freezing but sweating until finally the amount comes down to a ridiculous amount and up shoots my hand and the hammer goes down.  I feel on a role and when a lovely mirror in the style of art deco comes under the hammer for £4 up goes my hand.  Wow this is amazing I think this is my calling. 

I set myself a target of £20 and stick with it as I buy a box of 'Piggin Pigs' for £12 bidding against a man (well it would be wouldn't it?) but I win ....I win.....

I am so excited but so cold I decide to call it a morning and head off home paying for my purchases on the way but unable to pick them up until the end of the auction, so arrange to come back the next morning.

I can really see how this can become addictive and how hard it is not to stick you hand up willy nilly but I was a good girl, kept within my budget and now the Mirror is on the wall in my hall the 'Piggin pigs' have gone to good homes and the final two stools have had the Beverley touch and now awaiting good homes also.

 

This lovely little stool circa early 20th century is on Ebay if you fancy having a little look

 

 

 





And this little beauty is also awaiting a new home although a friend who is sunning herself in Spain at the moment has first dibs.


I just love getting a bargain don't you? so if you want to experience the thrill of the chase get yourself down to your local auction house you never know you just might find something not only unique but maybe the next million pound find.  Good luck


Beverley xx

PS found a great blog you might want to look at Vintage Junky go check it out.....