…maybe not in the traditional sense, but I felt a little like one. I just bought nine antique doors (several with hardware), an antique table with turned legs and casters, a stack of molding, and a few cabinet doors for $24.50. Does that count as robbery?
(I call it robbery when the movie theatre charges me $15.00 for a coke and popcorn.) Here’s the thing. These doors were trash to this guy, so we were both happy with the deal.
This tall, skinny pair of doors have a perfectly chippy light gray paint and they look great flanking my piano in the living room. They set me back $1.00 for the pair. I still need to clean them up and put a coat of poly on, but I couldn’t resist sitting them in their new home.
We weren’t even sure if we could fit it all into one truck load. See those legs on the table? To. Die. For. I got a sneak peek of some beautiful wood under the black paint, so I think I’m going to strip the top.
Oh, look at those knobs! I think I ended up with a glass knob set, three brown enamel knob sets, two lock boxes, and one latch.
See the glass knob tucked under there? It gets even better. The door has a four paned glass window.
Oh…chippy gray goodness. I think this paint is too far gone, so I’ll scrape it off and do something else.
There’s something so beautiful and simple about a 100+ year old door leaning against a wall. I can’t wait to find homes and projects for all of these doors.
The government has been cracking down on companies for “obscene profits.” Do you think they’ll come after me for an obscene good deal?
I shared this at SNS over at Donna’s blog.
67 Responses
Wow, what a haul. Sounds like a fair deal if both of you were happy. I'm sure he was glad to have a little money and then have them hauled off. I can't wait to see them all done up. Hugs, Marty
What awesome finds! You must be thrilled!
one man's trash is always our junkin' souls treasure!!!
fabulous deal!!!
I am JEALOUS! How great of a find was that? Wow! They are beautiful!
~Lori
I am excited for you!!! I can't wait to see what becomes of them.
how do you do that? Amazing luck. Can't wait to see what you do with it all! Marla
You lucky dawg. Love every bit of it!
Di
Sweet, sweet deal. Chippy, aged, perfect, awesome deal. Lucky you!
I've been looking for an old narrow door (like the ones you put by your piano) for ages! I need something pretty narrow for my pantry, but I refuse to install one of those cheap molded doors in my 100+ year old house! Great find!
Oh my goodness!!! Those doors are absolutely fabulous, just what I've been searching for. You lucky girl!!!
Highway robbery! Why didn't I see it first?! Lisa~
OMGosh!!!!!!! A steal for sure. I just love the chippy crackle!
I really don't believe in luck, but I do have to say that your are one lucky lady. I LOVE all of your goodies.
I just bought a similar old smaller door with great hardware from the flea market this weekend. I hate to admit that I paid $20 for it when you got ALL of your stuff for that amount. But, I loved that door and was thrilled to find it. It is sitting beautifully beside of an old secretary that I have.
Congrats to you and no robbery took place, in my opinion.
Sometimes I leave a sale and while getting in the car as quickly as possible I am thinking, "Oh my, any minute they are going to realize I just about stole this from them."Usually I then call a girlfriend and tell her to hurry up and get there while the getting is good!Lucky you – super finds.
Those are the best finds ever!
CALL THE DOOR POLICE!!!!!! OMG! I would kill for those! You did great!
My mom just made a super cute coffee table by putting an old door on top of an old table that she "forgot" in the rain 🙂
Not that you need any more ideas! Have fun! I could go for a project like that right now 🙂
I am so jealous! How do you always manage to find such great stuff for those kind of bargains? I know a place where you can put one of those lovely old doors. I wonder how long a drive from Upstate, NY would take…
Good for you!
Jami
Nice score! :o)
I'm looking forward to seeing what great things you do with these steals!
Well if we lived closer to you I'm sure some of those doors could find a good home with me! I need a tall skinny door!
Wow! No, you are definitely not a thief. He probably just wanted to get rid of them so his trash is your treasure!
Jeanine
Holy Mother! I am so excited for you. Seriously….that is a dream haul and it couldn't have happened to a more deserving person!!!
Hi Miss Mustard Seed:
All I can say is you are FABULOUS. Love all your stuff, your creations.
I have recently expanded my business to include home accessories and decor along with the reburbishing of furniture that I do now ~ I wish I had the talent that you do ♥
BE STILL MY HEART!!! If that was me I don't think I could've contained myself!!! When I get a deal like that, I am simply giddy!! Way to go!! Love, love, love them!!!!
~Michella~
~ xoxo ~
What a great score! Don't you love it when you come across some fantastic 'trash' like this? I also posted about an old, painted cabinet this morning, and now just need to decide what to do with the inside – paint or wallpaper? Love these old pieces, they have so much character! K xx
holy cow!! you did make a haul! LOve the old doors & the knobs!! Can't wait to see what you do w/ them. I just picked up 5 old doors similar to yours ~ we're going to be using them upstairs instead of the nasty orangy brown HOLLOW CORE doors! I'm excited to get that done, but need some cool knobs like you got! 😉
xo,
Shellagh
Oh, I love old doors. The stories they could tell!
You made out really good and the knobs are fantastic. Love that table too and I'm sure you will make it beautiful.
hugs
Sissie
Girl, you had better start repentin'! 🙂
Oh I just love your new treasures and the price even better ;0)
Yes, you are a thief…and that is all I am going to say on the matter! (Tee, Hee) 😉
I hope you paid him and ran as fast as you could carrying all those doors. Great find and a fantastic price! Love the vintage knobs too.
xo, Sherry
WTG! I would be totally giddy if I got that kind of deal as well.
Be sure to include a "How to Steal from the Blind" in your starting your own business serices! When deals like this happen I bet you hear the Choir Angels singing over your shoulder! Getting deals can be tough on a newbie!
Score!
Where did I see a bench made from an old door this week? It was wonderful… was it funky junk? Not sure. But you doors would be perfect for such a project… and more, of course 🙂
GOOD FOR YOU!
this is the type of deal we all live for….even if we have to read about it! smiles
Be still my chippy paint lovin' heart! You did get a steal!
Love, love, love…. ahhh…
You hit the mother lode!!! Serious congratulations are in order!
I agree with everyone! They are beautiful. You are not a thief, just one darn lucky gal.
I'm loving that narrow door. Looks very cute by the piano. And those brown doorknobs are great also.
"START THE CAR!!" Woot!
The dorrs are lucky too,they went to such a great home!
*doors :S
What a score….. it happened to the right person. 😀
I'm totally with Ann On and On. You are totally the right gal for these doors to find their way to. They'll never know what hit them. 🙂
Enjoy!
Donna
I think so!! Did you wear a mask and a black hat??? Carry a gun??? Say " Put your hands up?" ? Wow!! What a fabulous deal!! Love the doors!!
Enjoy
Hugs
SueAnn
Definitely not a thief, but a smart shopper! Really cool stuff!
Oh my goodness…highway robbery…I love it! I am originally from your area..miss it so much. My friend and I use to go barn rummaging so I can appreciate your finds…so…so jealous! Good for you!
My goodness, that's the craziest deal I've ever heard of!! I love it when that kind of thing happens. Can't wait to see what you do with them!
XO
Lenore
You totally are a theif! Completely and utterly daylight robbery… I love your work, and am so jealous at the same time! Nice work.
🙂 Flick
I am so envious… I would have been screaming with excitement all the way home. Great find.
Hugs, Deb
Oh wow!!! That is the best deal I've ever seen for them! Lucky Lucky girl!! 🙂 They're so fabulous tucked around the house for simple decor! Great finds!!!
~Terrell @ FrouFrouDecor~
Swooooooon. You are my flea-market hero! Love the finds and can't wait to see what you do with those old doors. I have a couple lying around waiting for some inspiration to hit.
Thanks for sharing!
wow couldnt have happened to a nicer or more deserving person ;). im lucky but never like this . did get a door from my father in laws house after he passed away. they all think im nuts ever that one. oh well. its sooo dang heavy not sure what it will become yet any ideas ??????
Can you say score???? Wow…this was an incredible find and buy. you did good this weekend!
Those doors make MY.HEART.FLUTTER!! =-)
I'm officially jealous.
Such lovely textures and colors-door knobs to die for-antique latches! You did steal them! I'd have done the same. I love old chippy doors leaned here and there.
Sherry
I recently bought old doors with wonderful chippy paint for 4 dollars each…trouble is they stink!!!! Do you have any suggestion on fixing my problem?
You're a genius in finding different kinds of valuables like these. They are all nice stuff. Tampa Screen Enclosures
Oh, good stuff! I love that table!
Happy it all went to a good home.
Have fun with all of your gooides.
Londen
lol i'm in York pa and your up the road from me i never findddddddd stuff like this!! you must be sipped in *(&^ great finds that 1 door so looks like a chaulk board
Awesome deal! That door hardware is gorgeous!
Lucky You!!! Lovin' it!
Oh, I'm so jealous! They are wonderful — I'm sure you'll do amazing things with them.
Nope! A steal would have been TWICE THE PRICE!!!!! LOL! Good OnYa!
I am obsessed with doors, and those are Gorgeous! I can't believe the price. I bought two door with hardware from a church yard sale for $15 and ended up using them in our home office as desks. The remarkable thing is that the stain on the door matched our existing furniture exactly! Luck or fate?
Brittany
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