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August 18, 2010

Second Hand: Pottery Barn Sand Dollar Vase Filler Hack

Yes, yes, yes.
We all know that Pottery Barn vase fillers are ridiculously priced.
Prime example.  Sand Dollars. For $10.  On clearance.
But hey!

You get free shipping!

Like everyone else, I got my knock-off Pottery Barn vase filler for about a 10th of what they wanted to charge you.  In my case, not only did I get my baggie of Sand Dollars for $1.50, I actually got a nice assortment of sizes to boot. 

Check it out.

Value Village baggie of 8 Sand Dollars $1.50
1 super large, 1 large, 4 “regular” sized and 2 miniature sized
Photo (c) b3 home designs

Gorgeous huh?

Got mine at Value Village, so file this under “Secondhand” please. 
Awesome.

But it gets better.

I went to the Pacific Galleries Auction House Annual Flea Market
on my way home from work on Saturday
And look what I scored

Value Village AND Pac Gal Annual Flea Sand Dollars
$3.00 for 12
Say what?!?
Pottery Barn wanted $10.00 (on sale – they usually want 19.99!!) for 6,
yes, you read that right
for SIX sand dollars.
Does hell go with no?
Perhaps I’m super lucky to live in the Pacific Northwest 
where these can be found for almost a dime a dozen.
Almost.
But Pottery Barn really.  
Who are you kidding??
Show me what you found while out thrifting lately.
You won’t believe the other “authentic” pottery barn find I found
Don’t hate. Just recognize.
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