Some background info: my paternal grandmother passed away in 2007. The inheritance went to my dad and his siblings and step-siblings, but out of the goodness of his heart he gave me and my brothers and sisters each $500 to get something to remember Grandma by. I have had it for months and wasn't sure what to do with it.
So, did I want to spend some of it on this armoire? I considered it, and when Dixie said she wasn't going to get it, I decided to go see if it was still there. I figured this would not be a purchase I would regret, based on our last armoire which we bought 11 years ago for $200 (or maybe $250). It was only a Sauder-assemble-yourself, but we have used it all this time up until we moved into this house last spring, and I have always considered it one of my best purchases ever. It faithfully kept all the audio/visual equipment hidden, through eight separate houses.
It was still there; this morning I paid for it, and this evening Handsome and a friend went and picked it up. This thing is big, and heavy, and solid wood. There's nothing to show scale in these photos, but it's about 6.5 feet tall. It's kind of rustic and elegant at the same time. Firstborn was somewhat disgusted, and likened it to the window, as in, 'why do you have to always get old beat-up things?'. It is not old or beat up, but apparently it's a little too rustic for his taste.
When I paid for it the lady told me that they were going to price it at $299 (I thought $199 was a deal!) but that when they moved it into the shop, they chipped a corner. It's underneath and you can't really see it and I can glue the piece back on anyway. I'm actually glad they chipped it, because I'm pretty sure I would not have paid the $299.
So, I'm pretty excited! I got a good quality, solid wood piece of furniture at a bargain price, that should serve me well for many years. And, I still have over half of Grandma's money left. (And if I ever get tired of it, I can sell it to Dixie!)
Awesome purchase part two next week; we can't pick it up until then.
3 comments:
Very nice purchase. I love the lines on this piece. And if you get tired of the color you could paint and antique it and give it a whole new life. That's the great thing about decorating with quality pieces...they last forever and can change with your tastes!
I liked your "crop duster" idea...I wish I could head out this morning and do the WHOLE country!
It looks so great Holly!! I'm really glad you got it since I didn't (I will probably regret, you know)!! You will enjoy it for years and years. Now you can help me find some bargain pieces for my home!!
What a great, great find at an awesome price! It is a beautiful, classic piece~good work!
Post a Comment