November 16, 2011

Elapsed Time: 7 hrs. 21 minutes

After I posted on the ridiculous prices on the “vintage” wood tennis racquets yesterday, an Anon commenter said:

I doubt you will find antique tennis racquets at Goodwill... they won't even accept 15 yr old TVs

Well, competitive gal that I am, I took that as a challenge. Racquet2

Total number of Goodwill stores searched: 2, but that was because of proximity. If I’d gone to the Goodwill near my office first, and at lunch, I could have knocked this challenge off in mere hours. But instead, I went to my printer’s plant and then to a Goodwill near there. I went to the GW near my office after work.

Total time elapsed from posting to acquisition: 7 hours, 21 minutes  To be fair, I was in my office for six of those hours.

Total cost: $1.48, including taxRacquet1

Total savings from OKL to my Goodwill: $68.27 (not including shipping).

29 comments:

  1. No one but no one can put a BIGGER smile on my face then you.

    You rock!

    xo Jane

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  2. Too funny, you go girl! I wish I still had my Davis Cup Classic...I loved that racquet! Hmm, now you have me wondering if it's buried in my messy garage?!

    Kat :)

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  3. This is equal parts hysterical and awesome!
    Jan

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  4. Score!! Nice job in proving them wrong Meg!

    joan

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  5. Well done and well said Meg!!!
    Maybe OKL will buy it from you :-)
    xo xo

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  6. Awesome! Love the photos. You are a helluva sport.
    And it's an old wooden one! Amazing.
    xo Terri

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  7. ebay for $50 (currently)

    http://www.ebay.com/itm/6-VINTAGE-TENNIS-RACQUETS-RACKETS-SIGNATURE-MODEL-FAMOUS-PLAYERS-MORE-W-PRESSES-/250929159837?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a6c8b1e9d#ht_500wt_1335

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  8. So, ummm, does this mean you're taking up tennis?

    Anytime I identify something I need/want, my first port of call is the thrift shops in my area. Then (if it's clothes) the consignment shops, then I look at places like Tesco or Asda (but I don't trust their quality that much). Then I look in the department stores to get a gauge on retail price and quality. Then I check online and if indicated, I'll go back to the department store...if I still want the item.

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  9. That's a girl! Well done Meg :-)
    Di
    x

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  10. Look out Meg, your readership might start putting you to more challenges. What fun!

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  11. Meg, I love that you took on that challenge--it made me laugh out loud! I especially love the picture of the receipt!!!

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  12. SWEET!! LOL Will you forward it to OKL?!!

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  13. WAY TO GO, MEG!!!!! I'd pick you for my team any day of the week. Mary
    My books are amazing!!!xoxo

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  14. Too funny! I can only assume the folks @ OKL don't get out much...

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  15. Yeah Meg! Point well made in a short amount of time. I always wonder about those people that defend OKL, they must have some vested interest in the company.

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  16. You need to craft a wrestling-style Championship Belt and wear it whenever you go thrifting.

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  17. Awesome. Even the Goodwill employee looks triumphant!

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  18. Ditto everyone else. Well done! And thanks for promoting the important work of Good Will.

    Cheers,
    Courtney

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  19. Is that the goodwill on Greenmount? Is the Wise penny thrift store still going? Is that on york? I found a vintage gucci purse there once, with polished bamboo handles. Three dollars. I gave it to a friend who has a deep appreciation for high end labels. Should have sold it on ebay, but it's so fun to make someone's day for $3!

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  20. This is why I love you despite not even knowing you, Meg!

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  21. I saw 7 of them today at Unique/Value Village on New Hampshire Ave @ 495 and thought of you. Did not buy, however. Just thought of you.

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