She showed me these two boxes that were off in a corner that was no where near the toy section. When I saw they were taped up I asked her to open them and she said she couldn't, that they were sold as is. I was like, "Whuuuut?! Are you serious?!" I thought that was totally ridiculous, but as you can see, I bought them, lol.
Since the boxes said "toys" and not "dolls," I figured there were no dolls inside. At first, I walked away with a "puh-lease," but then, I just got SO curious. They were only $1.99 and $5.99 plus 20% off since it was Sunday. I thought, "What the heck? If I don't like what's in them I'll just bring them back and they can sell them to some other schmo."
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The Contents of Box #1: Rejection Pile
These are the items I know I don't want at all. There was used chapstick in there! OMG, gross! A ball point pen. A single joker from a deck of cards. ONE SHOE?! Really, now?
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The Contents of Box #1: These Things Interest Me Pile
I may not keep some of these items but they got my attention as I was divvying up the box. Pokemon cards, red guitar, karate rabbit and awesome snake! That's worth $1.99 right there! I'll paint that wood box and probably turn that baby shoe into a doll vest. I had to go online to find out what that purple container was. Mine is totally empty but filled it looks like this:
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It's called a Girl Crush Airbrush Tattoo something or other. I'm sure I can break it down and use the pieces for a future dio.
All in all, I give Mystery Box #1 a thumbs up! Half interesting stuff, half crap for a total of $1.71. That's not bad.
I'm going to wait awhile before I look in Box #2. Dunno why, but I just like having it as a sweet surprise that I can be curious about but can open when I feel like it.
Well, at least you found some usable stuff. Here's to hoping you'll find more in Box 2!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Verona. ^_^
DeleteOk, that's kind of awesome, I think I would have been tempted to buy them too!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see what's in box #2 XD
Heather, if the price is right then I am easily tempted.
DeleteThumbs up for sure!!! Love the sofa and the tiny chair. What will there be in box 2?????
ReplyDeleteRossetti, that tiny chair is kind of awesome. I wonder what other items would have went with it. I'd like to see what kind of doll could fit on that tiny seat.
DeleteUm box #1 looks like it gots kelly doll like 2 of them
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Elijah, the doll with only one leg might be a Kelly, but the other one has a really different body type so I don't think she is.
DeleteLOL one shoe really why did they even bother it's not a toy ahaha :)
ReplyDeleteTinisha that red shirt came from a Build-a-Bear so maybe that shoe came from one as well. But still, why just put 1 in there?
DeleteHello from Spain: how original and how cheap are those boxes. I like the furniturethat came in the first box. I could not have closed a long time the second box ... I have wanted to know what's inside ... We remain in contact blog blog
ReplyDeleteMarta, it's the price that got me to buy them. I stay pretty busy during the week so I want to wait until a weekend to open the other box so I can have time to savor every little item inside.
DeleteThe mystery deepens: what ever will be in the box # 2? DUNDUNDUUUNN...
ReplyDeleteWow Muff! You know how TO capture our attention!!!
LOL, Sergio! Dundundunnnnn. Stay tuned for our next exciting episode!
DeleteEwwwwww, a used Chapstick? I'm gagging all the way over here! Love the interested pile! So many possibilities! Your so good, I would have so opened the second box already! Heck I would have bought them, opened them in the store, took out what I wanted and left the rest there! I will stay tuned to see just what is in that darn box! Better still, I'm going to my thrift store and demand to see all the boxes lol
ReplyDeleteChynadoll, remember that episode of Fresh Prince when Will is locked in a closet with Tisha Campbell and she pulls off her fake finger nails and puts them in the palm of his hand and he makes this disgusted face and throws them down? I did the exact same thing when I realized I had used chapstick in my hand, lol.
DeleteHmmm, Sounds like you went on a treasure hunt.
ReplyDeleteMustiwait, that's how I view my doll shopping actually, as a fun treasure hunt. ^_^
DeleteI'm agreeing w/Chynadoll..LOL. I would've opened those boxes there and left the uninteresting stuff behind. Less stuff to lug home ;O) I'm real anxious about Box 2 now..c'mon open it
ReplyDeleteDollz4Moi, I did open the little box while I was still in the parking lot. As soon as I saw some of the items on top I was all, "Man, this some bullsh.. up in here!" Then I flipped through a few of the things and was all, "Oh, what this? Oh, what's that?" I got interested very fast, lol.
Delete"Curiosity killed the cat" and you're killing all of us with the suspense - what is in Box No. 2? You sure do find some interesting stuff in your thrift stores(we call them Op - short for Opportunity - shops, by the way).
ReplyDeleteCarrickters, waiting is half the fun! I get to imagine all sorts of things that might be in that box. Could be something completely awesome or totally crappy, lol. This way I can pretend it's full of awesomeness!
DeleteYou would think they would have tossed the chapstick. That really is a strange way to sell toys. At least ours will put the bulk items in a big plastic bag so you can see what's in it. Some very interesting finds. I know you and your tools will do wonders with that stuff. Let's see what comes first. Your #2 box opening or Rod and Danielle's reception. Hmmmm. The plot thickens.
ReplyDeleteVanessa, when I saw that chapstick at first I thought it was a toy, like those toy cigarettes they made as a kid. Like you open it and it would be plastic inside. Nope, it was for real chapstick and not for play play... as we used to say back in the day.
DeleteI have never heard of anyone sell doll items slight unseen! In an auctions yes, sale, no! You got the couch, guitar and the clothing, so that covered the price of the boxes! The wooden thing can be painted and used in dioramas. Anything after that is gravy! I have been known to purchase a doll or teddy for the clothing, strip it there at the register, take the clothing and give them the item back! Yeah, I'm Bad! I am curious to see what you do with all of this! It will make for some great posts. Alright, what is behind door #2! Vintage Barbie!!!
ReplyDeleteMs. Leo, since I am a Thrift store newbie, I didn't know that it was not normal to sell them without seeing the stuff inside. I know at my Publix grocery they have these sealed mystery paper shopping bags for $5. You cant see what's inside and the proceeds go to charity, so I thought this was something similar. Either way, the next time I go to Goodwill I'm going to ask them if they have these boxes because they never have any dolls out either.
DeleteA vintage Barbie! That would be awesome. See, that's another thing I can image that is in there instead of finally opening it and it be filled with old socks or some crap.
I would be so curious to know what's in those boxes, congrats on buying them!
ReplyDeleteA lot of junk but also some useable items, I wonder what's in the second box...
Dailey, the Mystery Boxes were a fun surprise, which is rare for me because I cant stand being surprised, lol.
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