Lynette Smith Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 I updated the local classified site dollhouse search, which I do periodically and couldn't believe my eyes. "Dollhouse $40 OBO" with a picture of a Willowcrest. I had $20 in my wallet and realized I had more in the food account than I thought so I was able to squeeze out another $10. I made an appointment to look at the house in an hour. I was a little late, then I couldn't find the address.The houses on the street had numbers designating south in the 99000 range but my house number was 1290 East! I began looking for a local to see if they could help. A lady saw me looking around and kindly lent me her cell phone. It was the only house on the street with the odd number (on a curve at the head of the road). The fellow had the box in the bed of his pickup, so we took it over to the sidewalk to inventory the sheets and check to see if everything was there, and check condition. A few pieces were loose, but the sheet blanks were there; the loose pieces were labled. Every thing was there! So then I asked what the lowest he would go was. I said I had $30 in cash. He said the other interested party might not pay more than that. So I quickly opened my wallet and discovered an extra dollar bill, so I gave him that too, because I knew he'd go check Ebay and find out just how much they go for (as it turns out, none are presently listed or are under completed sales, so he won't kick himself). So I loaded it into my trunk and made off as quickly as I could! I made a stop at the nearby hobby shop to check on a few things for 'Fling and crowed over my good fortune with the shop keeper. (She knows just what things I'm looking for for 'Fling from a couple of phone conversations and asked about my latest accessory). So then I high tailed it home and brought the Willowcrest into my bedroom, in preparation to go under the bed. I need to get some of the rehab projects out of the way before a new build. I'm considering adding a basement a la San Francisco style houses. I'm not sure if there are many mansard roofs in Frisco. I don't know how to finish the outside of a basement either, so I'll probably be checking the gallery (if you know of one, let me know!) So anyway, I've had absolutely know sleep and will be running on the new bargain house high all day! I :Jumpy: 'll have to turn my attention to 'Fling with my extra energy! Doing the happy dance bigtime! :jump: :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellee Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 and MERRY CHRISTMAS IN MAY !!! Kellee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackiem Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Congratulations!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Who needs food when they have a Willowcrest under the bed?..lol...congrats,have fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmgervais Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Congrats on such a great deal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diana M. Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 Congratulations on a fabulous buy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted May 14, 2009 Share Posted May 14, 2009 :lol: what a bargain!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I'm not sure if there are many mansard roofs in Frisco.DH and I have been to SF several times over the past 40+ years and love it better every time (although there isn't enough money to make me live there, or any big city)! Yes, there are houses with mansard roofs in SF. The basements I've seen seemed to be made of stone or concrete block (probably reinforced with iron rebar because of the 'quakes). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwendy Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Um, Lynette, you have the wierdest dollhouse shopping voodoo I have ever seen.... Next, you'll be telling us about the 50 cent Queen Anne you picked up at a yard sale! Congrats on the Willowcrest! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Congrats!! Hey if you find a 50 cent Queen Anne, get me one too!~LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lynette Smith Posted May 15, 2009 Author Share Posted May 15, 2009 Hey, if I run into 50 cent Queen Annes, I'll treat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darlene. Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 Congratulations!! I want in on the action too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 I'll settle for a $1 Taft's General Store. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted May 15, 2009 Share Posted May 15, 2009 So would I! Some folks are just in the right place, at the right time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis Over The Hill Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 THIS IS YOUR WEEK. RUN TO YOUR NEAREST LOTTERY TICKET SALES AGENT. CONGRATULATIONS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis Over The Hill Posted May 18, 2009 Share Posted May 18, 2009 THIS IS YOUR WEEK. RUN TO YOUR NEAREST LOTTERY TICKET SALES AGENT. CONGRATULATIONS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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