You're probably a little like me, aren't you? One of my favorite past times is visiting the local Goodwill Super Store (they are super, aren't they) and seeing somebody's trash. It's true that it's another man's treasure - or woman's.
Look at Klaus, for example. He's a creepy doll that I picked up from a yard sale primarily because it was a creepy doll.
After doing a little research, I found that this was a cruise line doll. They were color-coded by certain cruise lines and they were given out as souveniers. Taking the research a little further, I discovered that "Klaus" (that's what I named him; he looks like a Klaus) was fetching $75 on eBay. Not a bad return on a $2 investment.
I didn't/haven't sold Klaus. Rather, I like to imagine him running through the house at night, a knife in his hand (just like that little doll chasing Karen Black through the house) stalking me and plotting...always plotting.
Why do I tell you this? Well, because when you visit the local thrift store you find all kinds of "treasure". If you're like me, you go for free entertainment. But, even if you go to genuinely look through vinyl or books, you're bound to find something laugh-worthy. Ranging, of course, from the tacky (like the tee shirt that reads: "I'm the Man from Nantucket...yes, I have it) to the obscure (a complete crucifix made of coral and seashells...yes, I have that too).
I've been intrigued with two elements: 1.) to discover some of the origins of the items I pick up (i.e.: Klaus) and/or 2.) to discover the people behind the discarded photos or the inventors of the discarded handmade crafts.
SEND ME YOUR PHOTOS. This is blog is all about uncovering the information. Plus, we really, really want to share your photos. Become a follower and join in the fun. Think of us like the poverty-version of "Antiques Road Show".
So...let the games begin. Email us at ericm@witty.com
