Hi, ya'll,A couple of years ago, when I asked Stacy ♥ (#2 child) ♥ what she wanted for her birthday, she chose this beautiful ceramic GARDEN STOOL from BALLARD DESIGNS and I ordered it that very night, so it would be here in time for her birthday.
The cost was $100.00 at that time.
They have since gone up in price a little.
It arrived, in this luscious green to match things in her new library room....and we were IN LOVE.
I decided the next time I had a few extra dollars (any such thing??) that I would get my "I want everything I see" self one.
When I got my new Ballard's catalog, I fell in love all over again.
OOO, I really wanted that WHITE one. ♥ ♥ ♥
OOO, I really wanted that WHITE one. ♥ ♥ ♥
I got my "are you happy now?" self one and ♥ I love it ♥ !
Mine is made just like Stacy's....same design and everything.
One big....nay....HUGE difference, tho...
I bought mine at SAM'S WAREHOUSE CLUB
for
THIRTY-NINE. NINETY FIVE...
YEP...that's Thirty Nine dollars and
Ninety Five cents...
YEP...that's Thirty Nine dollars and
Ninety Five cents...
YEP....$39.95
SAME SIZE...
SAME DESIGN...
HOW CAN THIS BE ...??
Stacy got a catalog from another company and the garden stools, JUST LIKE THESE, were
a little over $200.00.
I just can't figure out how one store can be so high and another store so reasonable
ON THE VERY SAME THING !
The only thing I know for sure, at this point...
I am lovin' a FUN look with this adorable ceramic stool..
and...
it will be great used outside, too, for a stool or a pool-side table.
Great used in many places.
The moral of this story is....
Better check with SAMS CLUB if you have one in your town
I just can't figure out how one store can be so high and another store so reasonable
ON THE VERY SAME THING !
The only thing I know for sure, at this point...
and...
it will be great used outside, too, for a stool or a pool-side table.
Great used in many places.
The moral of this story is....
Better check with SAMS CLUB if you have one in your town
before you order something thru a catalog. ♥
"Thanks, Stacy Leigh, for locating these great stools for so much cheaper."
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ReplyDeleteI never find deals like that - good for you!
ReplyDeleteGreat deal! Congrats BJ...and enjoy!
ReplyDeletethat's a big difference!
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a HUGE difference!!!! I found a silver one just like those at a garage sale a couple months ago for $10 bucks. Deal of the day!!!! I still want to paint it a fun color, but how could I leave it for that price?!
ReplyDeleteWow, BJ, you really scored a great deal! I need to RUN to Sam's Club!
ReplyDeleteOh wow...I so need to call my BFF that has a Sam's club membership and see if they have them!! Heck it would be worth getting a new membership to get one at that price!
ReplyDeleteOh darn!! We have a Costco membership. You lucky girl. :)
ReplyDeleteVery good advice! It is interesting to see the differences in price for the very same product.
ReplyDeleteYou never know what you will find at Sam's!!! I always try to look there first!! LOVE your stool!
ReplyDeleteGood deal! You got a bargain! So happy you finally got what you waited for - and it was worth waiting for the price!
ReplyDelete~Adrienne~
So glad you found it for a great price BJ-enjoy:@)
ReplyDeleteBJ, Wow what a difference in pricing. I love those stools though. I wish I could find one made of rosin not ceramic...so it would not be as breakable. You cracked me up talking about how you want everything. Me too !! xoxo,Susie
ReplyDeleteOh.My.Gosh ... I'm stunned at the difference. Wouldn't you have kicked yourself if you'd ordered the high-ticket one and then spotted this? Darling lil' tableau you've created with the vase. :)
ReplyDeleteYou can get some awesome deals at Sam's Club. I think their items are purchased at wholesale? Not sure. They also have those membership fees that people pay that let them keep their prices low. But my biggest guess is that catalog company had done some RIDICULOUS marking up!
ReplyDeleteGood deal!!!! I love the garden stools.
ReplyDeleteThey had them in Marshall's, Ross and Home Goods for $39.00 in different colors. Ballard's has lovely items, but they can very pricey.. So glad that you were able to get one. Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week BJ.
Mary
I love it! I laughed at your line about the self that wants everything she sees! That's me, too! I think Ballard's is very pricey, too, and I see things at Homegoods that are just as nice but half the price. It's nice to get ideas from though.
ReplyDeleteJane xx
Great bargain! I am glad you found it!
ReplyDeleteWe are on the same wavelength today!! I've wanted a white garden stool for a long time too. However, I was not going to spend over $100 for it. Then today while in Homegoods, I came across a white one for $39.99 as well!!! I'm still jealous of the people who got them on clearance at Michael's a few weeks ago for $16 though. :) Oh well, at least I didn't have to paint mine since it was already white. It certainly pays to shop around for the best price! :)
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great bargain! And it's such a pretty addition to your home :)
ReplyDeleteHugs to you, sweet lady!
Oh I do love a bargain. I found some good ones at HomeGoods today, too. Love that store...
ReplyDeleteI like it too . . . and for sure, I like the bargain price!
ReplyDeleteThat was a great find and price. Enjoy your buy for your self piece! I just made my hubby buy me a bistro set up north. It was at a consignment shop and he thought 60.00 was too much.....that evening I told him he couldn't wear his cheap pants tomorrow and go buy me that set. He was very fortunate....it was still there!
ReplyDeleteI love finding a good bargain. Yours is beautiful
ReplyDeleteThanks for the garden stool hint at Sam's Club. Wow! Great price!
ReplyDeleteI have always loved those as well, but the price was always more than I wanted to spend. What a wonderful bargain!
ReplyDeleteThe garden stool is as cute as can be. So glad you got one at just a good price. Pays to shop around. Have a blessed day. Madeline
ReplyDeletegreat find!!! working in retail I get to see the mark up on products and it is incredible. A small piece of home decor that is sold in my store for 20.00 costs the company about 3.00 ~ It's insane!!!!
ReplyDeleteNow that is what I call a deal....and very in. I have a Stacy too!...Janey
ReplyDeleteWe shop Sam's Club all the time...Never know what you'll find!
ReplyDeletehughugs
Wow, what a difference! I guess the volume of items that Sam's buys makes the price lower. I love the white one you got so much! Good score!
ReplyDeleteLinda
All things come to she who wants everything she sees...and waits for it at a cheaper price! Love it. :)
ReplyDeleteWhen Momma is happy ... everybody is happy ... glad you found just what you wanted at a better price. Smart shopper.
ReplyDeleteWow...that is awesome...what a deal!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty addition to any home...I really like the green one, though. As to the price difference, I think it happens all the time...you are just paying the higher price to shop in uppity stores!
ReplyDeleteHave a great week, Jean.
I see the slight different in the design at the top rim of Ballads, But hey I've gotta applaud you for saving money by shopping the big box store. Enjoy your pretty find.
ReplyDeleteCisco is another place for bargains, but you do have to know values. That is an unbelievable difference!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the great advice.
ReplyDeleteI don't see a difference, and at a reasonable price.
I bet you danced all the way to the check out! Lol. I love a deal like that. I love Ballard Designs, but their prices are too rich for my blood so I use the catalog for ideas.
ReplyDeleteI love a good deal and my husband loves them even more than me so makes for a happy marriage.
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