Monday, 28 April 2025

3½ lb for £1 and £5 for £2



Just five things from the Saturday boot-sale. First a Gi-normous cauliflower which will last me all week or even longer - that was £1, the Pyrex jug is for Son who asked me to look out for one that still had it's measurement markings on it. That was also £1. Finally there's a 2012 commemorative £5 coin -  I paid £2. It came out of one of the house clearance boxes so maybe hadn't been noticed as being worth £5 or maybe it isn't anyway. 
According to googling it should be accepted at some banks and post-offices. I have a couple of commemorative £2 coins dating back to a royal wedding or something - I'll look them out and see who'll accept them.
The only other thing bought were two female cucumber plants (£2 each) so I have a couple well ahead of my own, which still haven't germinated.

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25 comments:

  1. Pyrex is always a good buy. I have a 2pt jug which is a lovely size, but has list all it's markings.

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    1. Son can choose now between this bigger jug or a normal 1 pint one from my cupboard

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  2. Great buy of the cauliflower and the jug!! Catriona

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    1. Massive cauli - I've started so I'll finish - I hope!

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  3. That is one fantastic looking cauliflower

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  4. The cauliflower was a bargain!

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  5. I have several Pyrex jugs and use them all regularly. Cauliflower is a very useful veg isn't it?
    Alison in Wales x

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    1. I don't think I've ever bought one new -they're always at boot sales

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  6. I need one of those Pyrex measuring cups. Both of the ones I have lost their markings except when held under careful lighting.

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    1. I have one that's almost faded and another that hasn't

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  7. You do manage to find great buys!

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  8. Great finds. Our cucumber plants haven't germinated either, although the tomato seeds did. We bought 2 lovely cucumber plants from The Range.

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    1. My tomato plants in the greenhouse are looking a bit sad after a cold night might end up having to buy some - very annoying

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  9. The car boot sales are well worth the visit. Bargains galore!
    Given your success, your son might start giving you a little list of purchases for his home. The Pyrex jug looks new. The cauliflower looks fresh from the garden.

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    1. Son and DiL like going to boot sales too but the children always want to buy everything!

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  10. Now that is one very large cauliflower.

    God bless.

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  11. Wow, great price on the Cauli. They are so expensive over here!
    Nice to have a look around and find a few bits.

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  12. That cauliflower is a great purchase! It is HUGE!!!!

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  13. You have some great bargains there. A £5 coin for £2 ? Yesssss !!
    Angie

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  14. Buying £5 for £2 is just absolute car boot purchase perfection. Well done.

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