I've been keeping a weather eye on the sale in Boots, waiting for their half-price sale to drop even further. This morning, as I was passing on my way back from the Post Office, I noticed that it was now 75% off so in I went to see what was on offer. I bought three items which I hope I'll be able to sell for a profit on ebay.
A Ruby and Millie Kabuki Brush (whatever that is!) and case - £2.00 instead of £8.00.
A Ruby and Millie Travel Brush Collection - £3.75 instead of £15.00.
And a Ted Baker 'Divine' Cosmetic Purse with body wash, body spray and lip colour - £3.00 instead of £12.00.
There were loads of gift sets at 75% off but I didn't want to go too mad and only bought those whose names I recognised and which I thought might be genuinely good bargains. There were a couple of other women there who had over-flowing baskets of sale items - and a lot of the items would make lovely gifts for anyone interested in designer make-up / toiletries.
And for myself, I splashed out and spent £2.00 on this Country Living Strawberry Preserve with ceramic spoon and spoon rest set. (Sorry for the cr*p photo - this is what passes for daylight here this time of the year!) I have high hopes for this jam as even at £2.00 it's not (in my opinion) cheap. I must say though, I can't imagine who would have paid £8.00 for it originally!!
ETA - Keep meaning to say, if anyone is interested in seeing a recent interview with Amy Dacyczyn - she of 'The Tightwad Gazette' - nip on over to Yard Sale Queen's blog where she has a link to the interview. It's very interesting and, my goodness me, Amy has a beautiful house.
Great finds, yet again :)
Posted by: Frugal Trenches | 01/20/2010 at 04:40 PM
Great finds! - Do you find that beauty products sell well on ebay?
I enjoyed that interview - 6 kids a beautiful house and a modest income - amazing. I'm very guilty of being 'good' at frugality when for example times are difficult (the car cost £750 this week - I know get rid of the car - but with two kids, Gwyns leg and grandparents spread out it is a necessary evil) we are 'good' - we should be 'good' all the time!
Posted by: Amy | 01/20/2010 at 05:00 PM
Thank you so much for putting that link on there. I have read a lot about Amy Dacyczyn, it's great to put a face to her words. I agree with everything she says.
Posted by: Ilona | 01/20/2010 at 09:08 PM
She is so right, it's the little things that add up. Also, I love thrifting because I usually get better quality stuff for way less than the cheap stuff at the store.
Posted by: Jennifer | 01/20/2010 at 09:49 PM
very nice finds, great saves. anyway, hope you get to profit off it on ebay :)
Posted by: rein | 01/21/2010 at 05:42 PM
Good haul! I did pretty well out of the Boots 75% sale too. I hoping to make it to a larger store in the next week to see if I can scurry up a few more bargains.
Posted by: Shoestring | 01/24/2010 at 11:03 AM