thrift store finds

hit a local thrift store this afternoon - i hadn't shopped there since before Christmas and had been having a feeling that i needed to stop in and see what i could find - i always find something fun and always cheap - well here is what i found - two, not one, but 2 old majolica plates with a dog lying in front of a dog house - i wasn't sure they were that old - even though i was sure they were majolica - i only paid $5 each - but when i got home i searched ebay and found several listed as having sold for anywhere from 250 - 80..and mine are in absolutely mint condition - i think i will keep these - also found a great old bowl with a beautiful rose design , paid $10 - a very large satin type vase with a painted design - very art deco - paid $5 - a sweet little hand painted bavaria vase with daisies - paid $1 - and a tlaquepaque bean pot - paid $5. there were some other things i considered but i was low on cash and had errands to run - i am happy i listened to that inner voice and stopped in - the plates were calling me - what was even more of a surprise was, as i was going in the store a local big time dealer - who sets up at marburger farm antique show - was coming out empty handed and gruffly said 'no use going in there - it's picked over' - i love it when that happens - trust you will and you will.