Kilim rugs. Oh kilim rugs, how I love thee. The gorgeous colors, the patterns, everything about them I LOVE --everything except the price. $3,000+ YIKES. So when I decided to go on an adventure to the flea market, I was on a mission to find one! The problem? I've never been much for bargaining. I enjoy a good sale, but I am not a bargainer. Not at garage sales, not at a flea market, I am just not good at it!
I went to the Rose Bowl flea market with only $200. I passed three vendors selling gorgeous lilim rugs, all of which wanted $250 - $1000. I left them without even trying to bargain. I was beginning to lose hope, but on our last round when we were getting ready to leave, we passed by one last rug vendor, with a giant, gorgeous lilim rug laid out on the ground. They wanted $180! Amazing! Sadly, I did not have that much money left. I told the man I only had $100, but that I loved the rug! I had very little hope that he would accept my -- who sells a 6x9 kilim rug in perfect condition for $100?
He accepted! He said it cost more for him to store the rug and he didn't want to take it back! Now I have the most gorgeous and HUGE kilim rug in my living room, reminding me of the one time I actually tried to bargain and won!
Thank you so much Lauren for sharing your decision to find yourself a gorgeous kilim rug in your budget! Sometimes it takes awhile, but it is great when you stick to your guns and win.
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Until the next big decision!
1 comment:
What a great find! You never know what someone will accept. I have been surprised a number of times when I just ask "is that the best you can do" and usually they offer way less than I would have!
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