I learned my lesson many years ago never be afraid to ask.
I was out shopping with a friend at a flea market we both spotted something interesting.
When I saw it I assumed that it was going to be out of my price range,but my friend walked over to it, and it was the deal of the day.
That day changed my life,from that day on if I see something for sale I always inquire.
And even if it is not for sale,I inquire.
About a year ago while shopping at one of my favorite thrift shops I spotted a vintage dress form.
I asked how much it was and they said it was not for sale.
Every time I shopped I was hoping to see it for sale but no luck.
I was standing in line the other day looking at this dress form and thought I will ask yet again.
“Excuse me but I was wondering if that dress form is for sale.”.
” No honey replied the sales clerk, we would not have anything to display our clothes on”.
Then it hit me,a light bulb moment.
What if I donated my dress form and offered to pay for that cool vintage one I had been drooling over for a year?
I bought a dress form a year ago ,it was nice but I really wanted a vintage one.
So I asked to see a manager,only the supervisor was in that day.
She told me to come back and see the assistant manager.
I came to see the assistant manager,he told me to come back to talk to the store manager.
Okay this is not looking good,but I have come this far and I am not giving up.
So……. I went in the following day with my dress form in hand.
I asked to see the store manager,and he smiled and said yes that would be fine.
Are you sitting or standing because this may knock you off of your feet.
He said how about $20.00 for the dress form?
Um…..yes that’s great 🙂
As I was paying he gave me $3.00 off because it was a donation,I kid you not!
I am still pinching myself.
The moral of this story always ask.
The worse that can happen is that they tell you no!
I love how old,discolored and tattered this one is!
Next time you are out shopping and you see something give it a try,you never know what could happen.
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Oh my, lucky you. The dressform is gorgeous.
Hugs from here
She’s lucky to have come home with you!
Wowzie Anne! What a great deal and what a beauty. Good lesson always ask. The worse you will hear is no but you could hear yes. Great, great score. Love it. When you get tired of it you know who will give it a good home! Ha Ha!
Kris
Oh my gosh, what a dream come true! I have wanted a vintage dress form to display my handmade jewelry on for years, I kid you not! WOW! Congrats! xoKathleen
I just love the vintage dress form you found! You were very clever to come up with a way to get it. Good idea! They are usually soooo expensive too.
Thanks Kelly I know they are.I passed up on one few years ago and then decided to go back and get it only to find it was sold.
Love it Anne! It really is a neat one!
Thank you Rondell!
Fabulous dress form, Anne!!
Mary Alice
Thank you Mary Alice!
It is absolutely gorgeous! I’ve been wanting one for some time now. The fact that you didn’t give up, got a lovely piece, AND a great deal makes the whole thing fantastic! Well done!
Thank you Camille!
It was just meant for you Anne!
Yep I agree Vanessa <3
she’s a beauty and a bargain, anne!
Thanks Lynn!
Girl you got the Deal of the Month
Every dress form I see is $$$.$$ dollars
The deal of the century,don’t think I will ever sell it either.Not unless I get lucky finding another one.But I doubt it.
Wow what a deal and it is so pretty!!
Thank you Alicia,yes it was a steal for sure!
You scored big time Anne!! Love the way it looks with the old door in the background!
Thank you Martina!
You are the smart one by not giving up. A month ago I passed a dress form up . It was decorated with paper advertising. So I passed knowing I already have several projects waiting my attention. But driving away all these ideas kept popping in my head. To this day I still go by hoping it will appear again. Maybe you’ll bring me good luck..
I passed on a vintage trophy cup once,why I don’t know.Still kicking myself for that one!Don’t give up you will find one 🙂
The reasons you love it are probably the very reasons they were willing to trade it for your new one! Win/win. Love that!
Yes I agree Revi,thank you <3