Hmm, two would be perfect because I could put them on both sides of my front door at Christmas and fill them with pinecones and greenery. Or maybe place a little pine tree in each of them with a little bit of burlap poking out the top of the buckets. If there was only one left (gasp), then I would put it beside my fireplace with some white paper birch logs in it. Oh, the possibilities that were floating through my naive little mind.
At the farm, I spotted the bucket vendor and it looked like they were ALL there. Eeek! I could hardly contain my excitement, but I didn't want to look like a metal bucket geek, so I casually strolled on over to the display. And then my heart fell into my mud covered boots.
Uh, my holey metal buckets were $65.00 a piece!
I don't want to question the dealer's pricing strategy, because of course she has to make a profit and who knows how much she paid for these things in the first place. But I was just imagining them to be priced at somewhere between $5 and $10 a piece.
So, Pam has no holey metal buckets with handles. I'm thinking that I will run across them again one day at a less impressive price, so my bucket dreams will just have to wait.
Oh my! Haven't we all been there, done that. What a disappointment. Either something better will come along, or you will find some at a "less impressive" price.
ReplyDeleteI've heard that Turkish olive buckets always go for more than domestic olive buckets. ;-)
ReplyDeleteWishing you success in your quest for the perfect (and perfectly priced) metal buckets. They're out there waiting for you. :-)
That does seem a bit pricey, Pam, but if you love it, you might want to get one. Or, you can wait and hope that she will see the error of her pricing, and come down on them. But they really are cool. I see why you loved them!
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Sheila
They are cute, but not that cute...too pricey for my thrifty blood, too, Pam!
ReplyDeleteReminds me of my galvanzied tub story -- I wanted (thanks to Pintrest) one to put my Christmas tree in -- until I saw how much a beautifully aged one was going for at the antique shop. I headed straight for the farm supply shop - bought 2 at $7.00 ea and hung them on the side of my garage to *age*, lol. Wonder if the farm store would have olive buckets?
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Gail
How disappointing! :-( I hate it when that happens. Usually what happens to me is I see something, then waver about buying it, so I decide to "think about it" and go back later. While I'm "thinking about it", I suddenly come up with a million great ideas of how to use the item in my decor or for lots of projects, so I rush back only to find that what I wanted was already bought by someone else.
ReplyDeleteI say holy moly on that price too Pam! Something else will come along it always does.
ReplyDeleteThat probably explains why they were all still there! Too bad but like everyone else says..something else will come along!
ReplyDeleteOh Pam, I know exactly how you feel! I have an entire list of things I've passed up due to a pricey tag. And like you said it's not the dealer's fault most of the time.
ReplyDeleteI've not seen a holey bucket until now, and I find them beautiful! No wonder you fell for them. Now you know what you want to keep your eyes open for. I'm still waiting for Marshall's or Target to get "French bottle drying racks" ;)
They are awesome and have such a great look! But I, too, struggle sometimes when something is more than $20. That's my plateau! I have to LOVE LOVE LOVE it to pay more than $20 for it, no matter what it is! Could you create the look somehow with a vintage bucket?
ReplyDeleteMaybe someone reading this will be able to find some for you. I will be on the lookout.
ReplyDeleteI'm with Polly......$20 is about my cutoff.
I bet your front porch will still look nice this year.
Just put them on your "bucket list"......sorry, I had to say it!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteWow, they are pricey, huh? I'll be on the lookout for you!
ReplyDeleteRats on those high prices...that just shows you what good taste you have! Good luck on finding buckets at better prices.
ReplyDeleteI hate when that happens! Bad dealer! LOL... I hate when I find something and then the dealer thinks they can get outrageous prices for things. I just walk away...
ReplyDeleteYou are right- they will come along again and you will be able to get many of them for the price of one of theirs.
Hugs- Tete
Bummer! But I'm sure you will come up with something that you like even more:@)
ReplyDeleteHow about an old coal bucket? andrea@townandprairie
ReplyDeleteWhy didn't you just ask me? I'm sure I have tons of holy buckets and stuff in the back yard for you. You'll have to dig them out of the dirt yourself though.
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These buckets are so cool and i have never heard of them!! Pretty pricey too! Maybe she saw them on blogland and threw the price up. I was at a garage sale and everything popular on blogs she had for sale for a lot of money. It was like she researched what we post about!
ReplyDeleteOh Pam...I know you are disappointed about the price. I thought a lot of stuff was way over my price limit and like the rest of the ladies $20 is my top number. On Saturday I bought a couple of things that had been higher on Friday. You are very creative so I know you will find something just has unique for that area. Good luck and I will keep my eye out for something similiar. ~Hugs, Patti
ReplyDeleteOh I'd have been disappointed too. Wishing you luck finding your buckets somewhere else at a more reasonable price!
ReplyDeleteWell, Now you can add a holey bucket to your bucket list! How disappointing!! No wonder they were ALL STILL THERE! Just keep your eyes open and one day they will be right in front of you at a reasonable price! xo Diana
ReplyDeleteWhat a BUMMER! That does seen a little pricey...but I don't know much about these buckets.
ReplyDeleteHopefully you will find some soon.
Melinda
Oh I so know where you have been with that! I get all excited and the WHAM, too much or they are gone. I hope you do run into them again, they are really pretty.
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Ok, I know I commented on these darn buckets because I told you I didn't see them! Lo and behold as I was editing some shots this morning- I saw them! LOL Yup- a bit pricey... I did find some stuff in her area that wasn't too bad. Had to hunt though! I know- you need to find some old buckets, take them out to a field, then shoot them up with a shotgun! Don't laugh- I saw this on a preview for an upcoming show on one of the cable channels- 2 TX gals are thrifters and junkers and they did this! Who knew? LOL
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oh darn! that is pretty pricey for a bucket with holes in it...even if it looks great. I bet one day you will come across them again at the perfect price, or maybe just the right alternative. I think the only thing worse is when you walk up to a sale and see someone walking out with what you wanted and then find out it was cheap!!! I hate that.
ReplyDeleteYikes that is a bit spendy.
ReplyDeleteThey look great but I can see why you passed on buying. Hopefully you'll find just what you need for the right price someday.
I hope you find the buckets at a more reasonable price but if not, I'm sure you will come up with something even more fabulous. I love the farm with the pretty red barn. It looks like a picture in a movie or a magazine. It must be beautiful in winter when it snows.------ Shannon
ReplyDeleteThey are cool and not something you see often but 65? Nah...just get an old bucket and take a drill to it! *grin*
ReplyDeleteYour last post photos were glorious! Wow Pam! I am so impressed with your work!~ Gorgeous!
I hope you had fun at the show...would have loved to attend!!
Love,
Sue
Boy that's disappointing, Who would ever imagine they cost that much. I don't blame you for passing them up.
ReplyDeleteShe probably bought them in Turkey and needs to make back her airfare, lol! I'm sure you'll find something similar very soon.
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Well, that stinks...they would've been sooo cute for decorating.
ReplyDeleteLate to post a comment... I found mine at the Brimfield antiques fair in Massachusetts. A dealer that was out of California had boatloads of them. I made the same debate on how many to get. They were priced at $40 each. Feel free to contact me directly. I got the dealers card.
ReplyDeleteI just purchased 6 of them! I'm a dealer and purchased them from another dealer for $75 ea. They are gorgeous and warrant the price. I'm totally excited to own them! :)
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