I really like to go to flea markets and auctions. You can find
some really good deals there. If you go, try to look around at
the auction before the bidding starts. If you find something you
like, set a price on it for yourself on the most you will spend.
This way you won’t get caught up in the bidding frenzy. Old
items like cast iron tea pots, lanterns, buckets and other stuff
seem to be going for a lot lately. If you don’t get what you want
at that auction, at least you have a good excuse to go to another
one, and they sure are a lot more fun than yard or house work.

There are many reasons why I like cast iron tea pots.
First off, I really like the looks of them. They look great
sitting on top of the stove or serving tea to friends. The
second reason is it does not show the dirt as much as
the stainless steel one we used to have. No matter how
hard we tried to clean it, it always showed streaks and
fingerprints. What I like the best is the way it retains
the heat. We can take the tea pot from the stove to the
kitchen table and have tea with breakfast without having
to reheat it during our meal.

If you like finding great treasures for next to nothing, try garage sales.
You may have to go to several to find a deal and try to show up early.
My wife found an old cast iron tea pot at one a few months ago. We think
it is over 100 years old, but have not verified that for sure. It really does
not matter, because she is using it for a flower pot. She put in fake flowers
because she didn’t want to put standing water in the pot. Going to garage
sales can be a lot of fun. If the weather is a little off when you go, less people
show up and you can even bargan more on the price. Just be sure to look
closely because  the treasure may be behind something else.