Wednesday, May 30, 2012

My Craigslist Stalking Paid Off!



Finally!  After weeks of obsessively checking Craigslist, I came across an Ektorp chair (usually $250) for $50!  I know it looks gross in the picture, but that's because the slipcover was ripped in the front so I just went ahead and took it off  when we got it home, and I'm planning on buying a new white slipcover for $29 when we make our trip to Ikea soon. 

I probably should have waited to post of picture of my chair with a new slipcover for a more dramatic reveal, but I just couldn't wait to share!

Sooooo for all of $80 I will have come in waaaaay below my original $500 budget for a new chair.

Woo hoo!


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11 comments:

  1. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeMay 30, 2012 at 3:44 PM

    Fabulous find. I love it. Hugs, Marty

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  2. HilaryMay 30, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Woohoo for CL stalking! It almost always is worth the time and effort. The chair is gonna be perfect with the new slipcover.

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  3. MaryMay 30, 2012 at 4:39 PM

    What a skill in watching Craig's List! I think you did score! $50!

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  4. AmandaRMay 30, 2012 at 5:23 PM

    Yay on finding a chair! And just wanted to let you know (in case you're looking for a specific item like this in the future), there's a website called List Alert. You enter what you're looking for (ie. Ektorp chair) and they email you whenever a new one is listed in your area!

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  5. AaronMay 30, 2012 at 5:29 PM

    AmandaR,

    I had no idea that that List Alert existed! Thanks for the heads up!

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  6. renae May 30, 2012 at 7:31 PM

    Yay! I love when stuff like that pans out! Those types of finds make me cheer all day!!!! I hope you feel that happy, too. (i think so) :)

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  7. UnknownMay 30, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Love love the progress in your bedroom! I love craigslist scores! I got the exact same chair with a white slip cover for 80. The pillow cover part was ripped on the side {you dont even see it ;) } They are so cozy!

    I am a new follower! & We are currently re doing our bedroom as well!
    Where did you get your bed linens if you don't mind me asking?
    Thanks :)

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  8. AaronMay 30, 2012 at 10:21 PM

    I've had my duvet cover for over 5 years and it's from Pottery Barn. It's pretty old, but I still love it!

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  9. Gwynne MMay 31, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    Congrats! I love that awesome feeling you get when you've scored a great deal. Can't wait to see the slip cover.

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  10. Andrea @ Decorating CentsMay 31, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    Awesome deal. I'm going to Craigslist now.

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  11. Erin (Out on a Limb)June 4, 2012 at 4:15 PM

    Proof that I should keep stalking Craigs List! What an awesome find. Congrats. You're room is coming together so nicely.

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