What have you EVER bought?
What have you EVER bought that has been worth it and you still use?
I've been to a few Car Boots over the years but swiftly came to the conclusion that it's just table after table of tatty bloody crap for which they ask unrealistic prices.
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
 |
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"Erm erm can't remember and like you, I think I just bought junk  
How dare you! That oval chipped yellow and orange meat carver was a bargain ! Junk indeed. "
Seriously nearly spat my Coffee out then!!  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *rsIdiotWoman
over a year ago
Bedworth |
I bought an old copper preserving pan for 18 quid, scrap value of the metal. It was in a real state but I cleaned it up and now it looks sensational. Even better is that I use it all the time for making jams and chutneys.
If I'd wanted to buy a brand new preserving pan from Lakeland it would have been about 50 quid. The new one's are made of stainless steel with a copper base so don't conduct heat as well as mine |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
Buy toys for my grandchildren who I look after in the day. Kids get fed up with toys before they're used much and I've had some brilliant stuff, I'm not good at haggling over a price though lol. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I go to a couple of huge boot sales with regularly over 500 boosters selling.
Sometime I go round and see nothing but tat, but over the years have bought some exceptional items at a fraction of the price.
From power tools and generators to items for my boat that were unused & would have cost £50+ Camping equipment and ex army supplies which I use at work all for a few pounds
Even revamped my kitchen from car boots and ebay |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"A wicker picnic hamper with China plates and proper cutlery - yes it gets used.
A bean bag - gets used regularly. 
Picnics..... in Britain ? I bet it's in bloody pristine condition!"
I'm Northern. As long as the rain isn't coming down sideways it's picnic weather.  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"A wicker picnic hamper with China plates and proper cutlery - yes it gets used.
A bean bag - gets used regularly.
Picnics..... in Britain ? I bet it's in bloody pristine condition!
I'm Northern. As long as the rain isn't coming down sideways it's picnic weather. "
 |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"A wicker picnic hamper with China plates and proper cutlery - yes it gets used.
A bean bag - gets used regularly.
Picnics..... in Britain ? I bet it's in bloody pristine condition!
I'm Northern. As long as the rain isn't coming down sideways it's picnic weather.
"
I'm northern! I don't step outside the door unless im fully equipped for rain hail sleet snow fog and wind but I don't picnic..... |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"A wicker picnic hamper with China plates and proper cutlery - yes it gets used.
A bean bag - gets used regularly.
Picnics..... in Britain ? I bet it's in bloody pristine condition!
I'm Northern. As long as the rain isn't coming down sideways it's picnic weather.
I'm northern! I don't step outside the door unless im fully equipped for rain hail sleet snow fog and wind but I don't picnic..... "
I'm always getting caught out! The wet look is so sexy NOT |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"What have you EVER bought?
What have you EVER bought that has been worth it and you still use?
I've been to a few Car Boots over the years but swiftly came to the conclusion that it's just table after table of tatty bloody crap for which they ask unrealistic prices.
"
Never been and never bought anything as always struck me that they will be full of junk only. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
Toys when the kids were younger, books, stupid stuff that ended up back at our own car boot a couple of years later. I go to them but don't do one myself. I can't bear the hagglers and the people who grub about in the boot of my car before I've even unloaded and set up. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"What have you EVER bought?
What have you EVER bought that has been worth it and you still use?
I've been to a few Car Boots over the years but swiftly came to the conclusion that it's just table after table of tatty bloody crap for which they ask unrealistic prices.
"
I once bought a plate that had my Mum's name on. She had a very unusual first name and she was thrilled at the gift. She treasured it for the rest of her life
|
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Toys when the kids were younger, books, stupid stuff that ended up back at our own car boot a couple of years later. I go to them but don't do one myself. I can't bear the hagglers and the people who grub about in the boot of my car before I've even unloaded and set up. "
Ahhh the Grubbers..... now I know why you are not a shopkeeper Steve  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"What have you EVER bought?
What have you EVER bought that has been worth it and you still use?
I've been to a few Car Boots over the years but swiftly came to the conclusion that it's just table after table of tatty bloody crap for which they ask unrealistic prices.
I once bought a plate that had my Mum's name on. She had a very unusual first name and she was thrilled at the gift. She treasured it for the rest of her life
"
I must get a mum with that name. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By *win PeaksCouple
over a year ago
Northamptonshire |
"Rare albums
Plants
Handmade candles
Garden lantern on a shepherds crook
A Mr Whippy 99 with raspberry sauce
"
I just look for plants as i have a 150 ft garden which is expensive to try and fill from garden centres.
Dave |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
"What have you EVER bought?
What have you EVER bought that has been worth it and you still use?
I've been to a few Car Boots over the years but swiftly came to the conclusion that it's just table after table of tatty bloody crap for which they ask unrealistic prices.
"
Steiff teddy which I still have
Brought some jewellery that was very collectible like Lea Stein brooches |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
"Rare albums
Plants
Handmade candles
Garden lantern on a shepherds crook
A Mr Whippy 99 with raspberry sauce
I just look for plants as i have a 150 ft garden which is expensive to try and fill from garden centres.
Dave"
hotwife grows & sells plants etc and sells them at car boots  |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
I was at a car boot sale when I came to a stall that appeared to be selling a second hand dildo for 50p
The lady swore blind that it was actually a back massager.
Something smelt fishy to me though. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
|
By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
|
I sell at car boots. Mainly clothes, shoes, books and DIY stuff. The money Ive made in the last month is paying for us to go on holiday in a few weeks. Not bad for a few hours work each weekend. |
Reply privately, Reply in forum +quote
or View forums list | |
» Add a new message to this topic
