Vintage luggages - part 1

This is my first collection of vintage luggages. I bought 2, one in red and brown. The brown one is very dirty and dented but I just love the way it is. 

When I ask the old french uncle for the price, he want 25 euro. And I know I will never buy. Then he start reducing the price from 25 to 20 to 15 to 10. But it's still not within my budget cos I have a long shopping list. I walked off. 

This was a big size flea market so by the time I complete my treasure hunt, it's almost closing time. So I tell my hubby, let's go back to the luggage uncle to check if he want to discount. When we reached there, the uncle and his wife are busy packing up their stuffs into their big van. The old granny attended to me so I ask if she willing to sell that luggage to me at 5 euro. And here we go, it's going home with me. Hahahaha.

Tea sets - no 2 and 3

2nd set

This is my 2nd set of tea sets that I bought. It consists of a pot, sugar and creamer jar, 11 sets of cup and saucer. I bought it in the flea market last month at 2.50 euro. YES IT'S 2.50 euro. I can't believe it. I thought my french is so lousy that I get my friend to ask again. I didn't even check if they are broken or missing items. It's still worth it even they are not complete set. I think it is a good buy not only because it is cheap but also the shape and color. 

3rd set

This is the 3rd set I bought last weekend.   This is not a complete set as it have more saucers than the cups. It's ok I don't really mind. This set has bigger cup size than the previous 2 sets I had, and the flower print on the front and  back of the cups are different. 

I was not in the rush of buying when I saw her. Cos i do not having enough shelving at home, therefore i need to consider. The french granny ask for 5 euro, so I take my time to walk around before going back to her to see if it is still there and also ask for discount. Yes, it is there so she is going back home with me then. Final deal is 4 euro. 

Second hand toys in flea markets

I started to fall in love with second hand stuff when I came to France. During spring, there are countless of flea markets around. People rent a small space and sell their unwanted items at cheap price.

I get to know from my french friend that the French hardly throw away items that can still be used. Either they sell it at the flea markets or at the second hand shops. I think this is great idea, they are recycling old items.

Some items are really old but I think they are gems. I bought a Snow White music box last month. The color is fading but it is still in good condition. And if I want to get a brand new one, I doubt I can ever find. That's why I love to buy second hand items now, cos it is no longer available in the market.

Gems in the trash....