The "Make an Offer' Jar

I recently happened upon an estate sale and found this jar of buttons; instead of a price, there was a sticker on it that said, Make an Offer.
Unfortunately, it was a cash-only sale and I found I only had $2 and some change with me, so I offered that and went home with the jar.  This morning I had the pleasure of sorting through it!
I could see through the jar that it contained a whole lot of those little "extra button" envelopes, so I thought $2 was probably going to end up being a fair price for it.
But then I saw a whole bunch of full cards clipped together...
and eventually uncovered lots of my favorite buttons -- shell and mother-of-pearl.
There were some pretty glass buttons, too, and these fabulous lucite studded with paste ones, and some that were fancy and beaded.
Overall, I think it was a great haul, and a Saturday surprise.  Have you bought any button grab bags lately?

Comments

Curtains in My Tree said…
What a bargain and super find
Love the mother of pearl buttons
June 3, 2018 at 6:49 AM
Buttonchief7 said…
Wow, you did hit the jackpot. So much fun to discover buttons like that.
I even enjoy picking out the threads before washing them too. Just touching them all is a joy.
June 3, 2018 at 10:56 AM
Peg said…
its so exciting to find surprise buttons..great bargain!
June 3, 2018 at 11:01 AM
Peg said…
so exciting to have surprise buttons, you did really well!
June 3, 2018 at 11:02 AM
Scrappy Pink Corner said…
Wha t a great find. I picked up a bag of all creamed colored buttons last week at the goodwill for 2.99. After about 20 minutes I put it back. I thought I don't need them. Two minutes later I thought I do need them, but they were gone. I followed the lady around for about 10 minutes but she paid and left with the buttons I should have had and been displaying in my scrap room. LOL. I hope she will treasure them.
June 4, 2018 at 6:18 PM
The Junque Seeker said…
Definitely a bargain! There are some real beauties there.
June 5, 2018 at 10:18 PM
Norma Schlager said…
I think you hit the jackpot! what a bargain. I covet those round one with the paste studs.
I bought a stuffed quart bag a few years ago for $3.50. All white or off-white. There were some fabulous mother-of-pearl, etched and carved and some quite large. I used the on the back of a jeans jacket and it was fabulous. If you want I can send you a picture.
June 29, 2018 at 1:48 PM
Queeniepatch said…
That was a real bargain! I especially like the black beady button, very fancy!
July 18, 2018 at 7:30 AM
Robbie said…
Wow! What a find! Good for you! And you'll certainly put to good use! HA
July 21, 2018 at 2:45 PM
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