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).
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29 comments:

  1. flwrjaneNovember 16, 2011 at 7:37 PM

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

    You rock!

    xo Jane

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  2. Low Tide High StyleNovember 16, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    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. The French TangerineNovember 16, 2011 at 8:32 PM

    This is equal parts hysterical and awesome!
    Jan

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  4. ilovelimegreenNovember 16, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    You show them, Meg! Great photo!

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  5. for the love of a houseNovember 16, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Score!! Nice job in proving them wrong Meg!

    joan

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  6. The Visual VampNovember 16, 2011 at 9:13 PM

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

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  7. Virginia Country HouseNovember 16, 2011 at 10:26 PM

    You are my hero.

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  8. WindlostNovember 16, 2011 at 11:33 PM

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

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  9. boopsNovember 17, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    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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  10. ShelleyNovember 17, 2011 at 2:44 AM

    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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  11. YONKSNovember 17, 2011 at 5:43 AM

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

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  12. TraceyNovember 17, 2011 at 5:56 AM

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

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  13. Susie @ Maddie's NestNovember 17, 2011 at 7:11 AM

    Love it. Excellent!

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  14. Jennifer DengelNovember 17, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    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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  15. Bonnie G.November 17, 2011 at 9:30 AM

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

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  16. PatNovember 17, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    You're the bomb!

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  17. maryNovember 17, 2011 at 10:09 AM

    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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  18. TN MimiNovember 17, 2011 at 10:26 AM

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

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  19. Mary JaneNovember 17, 2011 at 10:47 AM

    Hilarious!!

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  20. LauraNovember 17, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    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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  21. Cynthia at Interior Design HoundNovember 17, 2011 at 11:54 AM

    Game, Set & Match!

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  22. mamacitaNovember 17, 2011 at 1:40 PM

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

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  23. Hugo ChavezNovember 17, 2011 at 5:11 PM

    Awesome. Even the Goodwill employee looks triumphant!

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  24. Style CourtNovember 17, 2011 at 5:29 PM

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

    Cheers,
    Courtney

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  25. kateNovember 17, 2011 at 9:36 PM

    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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  26. Jeannine | The Small and Chic HomeNovember 17, 2011 at 10:04 PM

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

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  27. PatNovember 17, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    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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  28. Let The Tide Pull Your Dreams AshoreNovember 18, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Nice work! xx

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  29. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Well played!

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