Erin has mentioned getting some freebies at auctions in the past. Usually these are things that people end up getting in lots but don’t really want. I’ve been known to leave behind some stuff that I didn’t want at auctions too. Hey man, one person’s trash is another’s treasure!

I forgot to mention this in the entry about our adventures at the Tecumseh auction a few weeks ago. The people who run that joint are always willing to let you tell them what to put up next. I had eyed this adorable planter amid some gross rubble. It was dirty as heck but it didn’t have any chips or cracks or anything like that. 

I went to the front of the auction and grabbed it, and took it over to one of the homies working there. He asked where I found it and I gestured over to the table and he said, “Oh all that stuff has already been bought!” I felt like a giant ass, and then he said, “Those people are the ones who bought it all.” I looked at the couple and they kept making a “take it” gesture. I mouthed, “Are you sure?!” and the woman looked at me like I was crazy–like who in the heck would want that dirty sheep? Anyway, awesome for me because not only did I get my treasure but I got it for free! 

It cleaned up so beautifully and I have it up on eBay now. Seriously, I wish I had documented how filthy this thing was before I cleaned it up. Here it is now: 

Are you dying from the cuteness? I sure am. 

It seems like sometimes these things can go for crazy amounts of money, but so far none of the Relpo planters I’ve sold have gone for a whole lot. Then again, I’ve only sold one other. It was also adorable but it only sold for $10. I mean look at this one.

 It’s cute but is it worth $262?!

Apparently so! 

Anyway, if anyone has any idea about what makes some of these guys more valuable than others, let us know!

-Sarah