What’s Your Greatest Thrift Store Score?
Tonight, after a friend and I stuffed ourselves silly with Enchiladas De Mole at our favorite local Mexican restaurant, we thought we’d complete the evening by stopping to peruse the wares at Savers thrift store — where once in a happy blue moon I come across something special. And tonight had me on its VIP list for just that!
Behold, the Seiko QXH102BC chiming, dark brown solid oak Schoolhouse Clock with spun brass swinging pendulum! It has curved, convex glass crystal and selectable Westminster/Whittington chimes that activate every quarter hour. The chimes can be adjusted for volume and can be selected to chime always, during the day only, or can be turned off entirely!
This clock cost me only $10.99! I cleaned it up with some furniture polish, popped in a C Cell…and it came to life! It looks brand new! The best part is I looked it up and found that at Walmart it was sold on-line for $229.50! What a find! I’m over the moon!
What Is Your Greatest Thrift Store, Flea Market or Garage Sale Watch or Clock Find?
Time dictates my linear path to its bitter end. My watches keep me one step ahead of time…and one foot out of the grave.
What's the lug to lug on it?
What's the lug to lug on it?
21” x 13” x 4”.
Great find, bud! Twas meant for you. Cheers and enjoy! 🍻
Great find, bud! Twas meant for you. Cheers and enjoy! 🍻
Thanks my friend!
What a great find Mate! it was meant to be🍻
That is a really cool find at a fantastic price. Looks like you really hit the 🎰. I know you’ll enjoy it!
Interesting find. Bit big for my wrist.
I got this at an estate sale. It was day 3 and everything was half price.... $12.
What a great find Mate! it was meant to be🍻
It’s crazy what people give up! I mean…it looks brand new.
That is a really cool find at a fantastic price. Looks like you really hit the 🎰. I know you’ll enjoy it!
When it comes to thrift shops, every once in a while the stars align.
I got this at an estate sale. It was day 3 and everything was half price.... $12.
That’s nice! Have you dated the Bulova?
That’s nice! Have you dated the Bulova?
I was from the 60's. I sold it to help fund my Black Bay 58 purchase.
What an awesome clock! My greatest flea market find was a NOS Avia (25€)
What an awesome clock! My greatest flea market find was a NOS Avia (25€)
Dang!…that is sweet!
I’d like to know more about the mole enchiladas!
I've had such terrible overall luck with thrift store finds.
In no particular order.
And the most galling of all
4. Fake Seiko 5 Sportsmatic
I think I might be the worst buyer of vintage watches in the world and am super envious of you people who actual get real watches out of it.
I’d like to know more about the mole enchiladas!
If you’re ever in my area, check out these two:
https://www.rediguana.com/
https://www.miranchitoutah.com/
I've had such terrible overall luck with thrift store finds.
In no particular order.
And the most galling of all
4. Fake Seiko 5 Sportsmatic
I think I might be the worst buyer of vintage watches in the world and am super envious of you people who actual get real watches out of it.
Oh no! That’s a bad streak. That’s the thing though…proper finds are so rare. Maybe that’s why thrifting can be so rewarding.
Thought you might like to see my Seiko clock. I took it with me from my from my NYC office when I left; there was one of these in each of the executive offices. I was told that it dated to 1904 which was the construction date of the building, and that at one time there was a clerk assigned to wind and regulate all of them. It has a loud tick, a pleasant chime, and a pressed glass pendulum. It is super easy to regulate and it keeps excellent time, plus or minus one minute per week.
Thought you might like to see my Seiko clock. I took it with me from my from my NYC office when I left; there was one of these in each of the executive offices. I was told that it dated to 1904 which was the construction date of the building, and that at one time there was a clerk assigned to wind and regulate all of them. It has a loud tick, a pleasant chime, and a pressed glass pendulum. It is super easy to regulate and it keeps excellent time, plus or minus one minute per week.
Oh my! That is rapturous! Absolutely stunning!
That's gorgeous! Thrift shop for the win! Thus far, never had such a find myself.
Your new old clock eminds me of a ancient Seikosha (the name before the name Seiko) I saw on the wall of a small leather studio near Kobe. Had to grab a shot of it while I was in there:
That's gorgeous! Thrift shop for the win! Thus far, never had such a find myself.
Your new old clock eminds me of a ancient Seikosha (the name before the name Seiko) I saw on the wall of a small leather studio near Kobe. Had to grab a shot of it while I was in there:
@SurferJohn’s got a Seikosha above. Man…what would it be like to have one of those?
@SurferJohn’s got a Seikosha above. Man…what would it be like to have one of those?
Ah! My pic disappeared again ☹️
try again
I found a "Jocko Willink" Timex Ironman for $2 and sold it on my ebay store for $200. Its named after a former navy seal who popularized it.
I found a "Jocko Willink" Timex Ironman for $2 and sold it on my ebay store for $200. Its named after a former navy seal who popularized it.
Wow! That is crazy good fortune!