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    Old 11-17-2010, 02:16 PM
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    I went to the Salvation Army today to buy some towels for my bathroom. The workers that came here to redo a room, used my beautiful color matched towels for rags (paint drops, no less)

    So decided to go the SA because I knew I could get some without having to pay top price. I got three, Bath Sheet and 2 bathtowels for $3.80. Like new, made in USA, Royalty Brand, never heard of them before, very thick..

    Also picked up some panties, still in package which was never opened. and spotted what I thought was a bag of remnants.

    Wrong! When I got home opened this little package. I paid $1.50 for this package. Here is what was in it.

    5.5 yards red & white gingham
    3/4 yard bright yellow cotton
    1 1/2 yards bright yellow with white, plaid.
    2 1/2 yards Blue with small strip
    2 yards white with true Red polka dots.
    1 yard Greenwith small white Polka dots
    2 yard, Tiny, Tiny, Blue and White check
    2 yards, light turquoise w/white strip machine embroidered
    2 yards white w/coral roses and green leaves.
    1 yard light coral, plain
    1/2 yard deep coral w/white & pink apple blossoms
    2 yards CountryBlue Chintz
    2 1/2 Yards Chiffon in blue, [purple and lime green.

    If I added correctly I got 24 yards for $1.50. This was all packed in a plastic bag about 12 inches long, 8 inches wide and 2/3 inches thick. As I said, I thought it was a bag of remants.

    What a bargain!
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    Old 11-17-2010, 02:18 PM
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    Looks like you did very well.
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    Old 11-17-2010, 02:18 PM
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    What a bargain. Lucky you. Enjoy.
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    Old 11-17-2010, 02:23 PM
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    Wow! What a great score! :thumbup:
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    Old 11-17-2010, 02:30 PM
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    I' say you did excellent!!!!
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    Old 11-17-2010, 02:30 PM
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    what a great find!
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    Old 11-17-2010, 02:39 PM
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    Wow! I'm so glad your painters were slobs! Your fabric is your silver lining in that cloud.
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    Old 11-17-2010, 02:40 PM
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    Wow!
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    Old 11-17-2010, 02:42 PM
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    All I can say is WOW, what a find.
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    Old 11-17-2010, 02:42 PM
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    Aren't you glad the workers used the towels, lol? Great find.
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