Oh you are good to get them at a thrift store for .50 each! Hats off to you and I thought my $5.00 was a bargain! Still happy with it, I put mine up with thumb tacks, holds just fine and since my wallpaper is already busy, no one will notice if I choose to take it down. When I do, I will replace that wallpaper, it is a bit dated, but in a sewing room who cares. Makes it easy to use thumb tacks and whatever!