Unusually Inconsiderate Sellers

I experienced two odd situations today while out thrifting. It made me understand why some thrifters are rude and inconsiderate.

We arrived at the first sale early while the people were still setting up. I politely asked if they were open yet and the seller replied that they weren't ready yet. I went back to wait in my car. Meanwhile some other buyers walked up and started rummaging through some boxes and started grabbing what they wanted. The sellers did not stop them. I hurried back to the sale but the few choice pieces were already taken.

The second situation was even odder. We arrived at the next sale and there was a buyer already making a pile of items to purchase. The seller was still pulling out boxes and allowing the other buyer to go through them before she unpacked them. I asked if I could go through the boxes and she said that she would unpack them so I waited. Then her husband took the other buyer into the garage to show him more stuff which caused her to completely stop unpacking. I asked if I could see what else she had in the boxes and she said that she "didn't want to unpack anything else because her husband was going to go put up signs". I failed to see the logic in that statement so I just stood there waiting and she just stood there doing nothing. Now I assume that she wanted to give the other buyer first pick of everything that she had. Maybe I should have been more pushy and just started going through the boxes like the first buyer had.

I am way too polite so I missed out on some cool stuff. But I once read a quote that went something like this: "Would the child that you were, be proud of the grownup that you are?" I may not have gotten the best stuff today but at least I know that my polite behavior was correct.

So on to the treasures that I did find...

My favorite find was this beautiful aqua or turquoise glass Tiered Tidbit Stand. I'm not sure of the manufacturer but it has dots similar to Fenton Hobnail glass. It is in the most lovely teal/aqua/turquoise glass color.

I just couldn't resist this miniature, metal Cocktail Shaker, Tray and Martini Glasses. The Martini glasses are less than an inch high. The Shaker is 2 5/8" high and the lid and cap are removable. It is marked "Japan" on the bottom of the shaker. Did children in the 50s make pretend cocktails?

Addendum: After some online research I discovered that this wasn't a toy but a miniature chrome plated  cocktail set probably made in the 1930s. The shaker has a removable lid and strainer so it could really make very, very small cocktails. Shaken, not stirred of course.

We saw lots of beautiful Depression Glass but the piece that caught my eye was this brilliant green, large {almost 8" tall} glass jar with a partial label. I thought it would be so beautiful as a decoration for Christmas. It is actually a vintage glass piece from a Prak-T-Kal room vaporizer. 

I remember these Christmas Card File boxes when I was a kid. I liked the decorative images and it still has unused cards inside. Retro AND practical!

We also found a vintage baby crib gym toy. It is amazing to see how dangerous crib toys were back in the 50s and 60s. This plastic toy wasn't in working condition but I saw how it could be separated into pieces and turned into some nice vintage Christmas ornaments.

The last thing we found was a box of new, old stock, Ball jar zinc lids. I always find nice blue Ball jars without lids so I don't always buy them. Now I have an entire box of zinc jar lids.

I hope everyone had a great day of thrifting without too many inconsiderate buyers or sellers. 

This is linked to:

Apron Thrift Girl, Cherished Treasures, Coastal Charm, Creating a House of Grace, Her Library Adventures, Hey What's For Dinner Mom?, It's a Very Cherry World, Mod Vintage Life, The Colorado Lady and Very Merry Vintage Style