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Nicole in TX
Peaing slowly and steadily...
PeaNut 16696 - 6/10/2001
Posts: 11090 Layouts: 61
Loc: Formerly the Tip of TX , now the Point of Pea-A
Count: 1 |  Posted: 10/19/2008 10:54:38 AM
Thought you might like this information if you get a chance to go:
Yesterday I went to the semi-annual Fiesta Ware clearance sale in Newell, West Virginia. The town is in the little part of West Virginia that juts up between Pennsylvania and Ohio. It is 45 minutes from Pittsburgh and Youngstown. They put up a big tent and sell all of the seconds they have on hand- which is a ton! The sale is held twice a year, in June and October.
Parking is free. They start giving away tickets at 7 AM for the first group. I was not there at that time, but I was there at 9:15. They gave out a second batch at 9:45, and at 10 they started letting people into the tent. They allow 100 people in at a time to avoid overcrowding. You walk down a hill to the tent. I had to wait until almost 11:00 to get into the the tent. You have to wait outside, so be prepared with a jacket, sunblock, umbrella, etc.
The tent is huge like a circus tent and filled with pallets of Fiesta Ware. There is no guarantee what is going to be there but it is all the colors and items currently being produced. It is not arranged in any particular fashion, you just have to dig for what you want and what you want may not be there if they don't have any seconds of that item. If you look at most pieces for a while, you can figure out why they are seconds. They have small white bumps on them, uneven glaze, a dark speck, etc. But many pieces are lovely and a typical person wouldn't know it was a second. Some pieces are covered with dirt and it is a good idea to bring a rag to wipe them off. I didn't know this and had to use my sleeve.
You need to bring your own dolly. A dolly that you would use for moving large boxes or appliances is good, one that lies flat on the ground is best. When you go into the tent you pick up milk crates and you can take up to 4 per person, filling them with as much Fiesta as you can fit into them. I only had a small dolly/luggage type cart and I could only fit 3 milk crates on it without risking losing some. It also would help to have 2 people, one to organize the dolly and one to dig.
There were a lot of people there when I went but not too many. The sale was Thursday, Friday, and Saturday and I was concerned it would be picked over when I got there, but it wasn't. They had put some fresh things out for Saturday. The dealers were there Thursday and Friday. They hire people to work for them, as you can only buy 4 crate at a time, and then you have to pay, go out, and get back in line. You can go through the line several times but it would take you all day. The dealers can be pretty crazy I hear but if they are really rude or break the rules, Fiesta takes their picture and kicks them out! I thought the company did a great job of controlling the crowd. In the tent people were nice- we did bump into each other but eveyone said, "Excuse me." There is a ton of dishes, so if you are patient you can get to what you want.
When you check out they have 5 checkers and 20 boxers so it goes pretty quickly. They wrap everything for you and put it in a cardboard box and you leave the milk crates behind. You then have to walk back up the hill to your car. This is another time it would help to have 2 people, one to watch the stash and another to walk back and get the car.
The prices were so cheap- many people there had been coming for years and had sets of dishes in several colors. I wanted to get a set of the burgundy plates to use for the holidays but the rest of my everyday dishes are a mix of every color but black and white.
Here is a picture of what I could fit in 3 milk crates. I got all of this for $150 with tax.
The prices were:
Dinner plate 1.70
Luncheon plate 1.95
Fruit bowls, 1.21
Serving bowls 3.00
Huge red bowl 12.00
Large Green bowl 3.50
Jumbo bowls 1.73
I wanted some ramekins but that was an example of something that just was not there.
Overall it was a blast and next time I will bring a willing accomplice with me!  | |
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Nicole in TX
Peaing slowly and steadily...
PeaNut 16696 - 6/10/2001
Posts: 11090 Layouts: 61
Loc: Formerly the Tip of TX , now the Point of Pea-A
Count: 1 | Posted: 10/19/2008 10:59:44 AM
Oh, thanks to the Pea who posted about this sale so I would know to go.
Here is a link to the website: Homer Laughlin Tent Sale | |
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*Leanne*
As a matter of fact, I am a Tudor princess!
PeaNut 34268 - 3/30/2002
Posts: 8408 Layouts: 0
Loc: Calgary, Alberta | Posted: 10/19/2008 10:59:57 AM
I'm so jealous!! We can't get Fiestaware up here 
I'm hoping to pick some up this summer when we're in Spokane ... but it won't be at the bargain prices you paid!!
Leanne
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pennyring
Adam's Sweetie
PeaNut 226011 - 10/5/2005
Posts: 17351 Layouts: 40
Loc: 11th St & Ave B
 | Posted: 10/19/2008 11:09:36 AM
That is awesome! I'm so psyched for you!  I LOVE LOVE my fiestaware and would die for a Fiesta event. Fun! Thanks for letting us live vicariously through you.
Leanne, the good news is that Spokane has Kohl's and Macy's who both have great Fiestaware sales!
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KarinMS
PeaFixture
PeaNut 2874 - 2/18/2000
Posts: 3881 Layouts: 6 | Posted: 10/19/2008 11:10:06 AM
Thanks for the info Nicole!
I have been hoping to go to one of the sales with my MIL and your post just might make that happen. | |
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rnhmom
StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 165013 - 8/26/2004
Posts: 2484 Layouts: 62
Loc: Midwest
 | Posted: 10/19/2008 11:12:19 AM
Wow!! I am green with envy!! Congratulations and enjoy that haul! | |
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*Leanne*
As a matter of fact, I am a Tudor princess!
PeaNut 34268 - 3/30/2002
Posts: 8408 Layouts: 0
Loc: Calgary, Alberta | Posted: 10/19/2008 11:14:33 AM
Leanne, the good news is that Spokane has Kohl's and Macy's who both have great Fiestaware sales!
Woo Hoo! Awesome!!
Leanne
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StuckOnPeas
PeaNut 30565 - 2/22/2002
Posts: 2338 Layouts: 168
Loc: WI
 | Posted: 10/19/2008 11:21:00 AM
How awesome!!! I told the hubby we need to make a mini vacation out of this sale. We started out Fiesta Ware collection when we were married last September. We went with multiple colors and love love love it!!
Thanks for the info!!! | |
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Goddss
It's all about the Shoes
PeaNut 119192 - 12/10/2003
Posts: 6943 Layouts: 78
Loc: ONT
 | Posted: 10/19/2008 11:24:18 AM
Excellent job at the sale!!!
WTG!!!
TT
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for_ladybug
PeaFixture
PeaNut 91013 - 6/16/2003
Posts: 3460 Layouts: 59
Loc: Maple Ridge, Just outside Vancouver BC.....CANADA
| Posted: 10/19/2008 1:06:16 PM
WOw....that is a very amazing story of your day. I would have been there to do a pick up with you for sure. However, the voyage from Vancouver would be too much.
I collect the perriwinkle and bought most of it here in Canada- at Linens and Things when it was a regular colour. I see some of my colour in your photo. I have quite a few pieces I have bought at Macy's in Seattle.
Jealous of your haul but happy you are happy too. | |
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**ScrapWench**
Lauren's favorite pea!
PeaNut 247139 - 2/3/2006
Posts: 11337 Layouts: 0
Loc: swimming in snark-infested waters
| Posted: 10/19/2008 1:12:10 PM
Leanne, you are coming to Spokane??!! Let's go shopping!
I bought my first Fiesta ware in 1990. JCPenney sold a 5piece place setting for 4 for 39.99. I bought the yellow, white and cobalt blue. I don't even want to know what they cost now
lovelovelove Fiesta Ware. | |
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scrappinsara
PeaNut
PeaNut 137287 - 3/18/2004
Posts: 384 Layouts: 6
Loc: Pittsburgh, PA
| Posted: 10/19/2008 1:20:02 PM
Wsan't it fun!!! It was not even a busy day yesterday. I got two of the large mixing bowls, two square and two rectangle baking dishes, another large canister (I already have three) for cookies, gravy boat, six (?) stacking cereal bowls, 6(?) fruit bowls, another medium 19 oz bowl, another individual au gratin bowl, 5 luncheon plates, four jumbo mugs, four 10 oz coffee mugs, a bread plate, great for tomato/basil salad, or asparagus. I also bought three dinner plates for someone at my DH work. I spent $198. Majority was the mixing bowls ($25 ea) and the baking dishes (sq $13 ea and Rect $15 ea) I'm right now in the process of washing them and putting away. I love looking in my cupboards at all that color! So glad you were able to make it. WHen did you get there? My mom and I arrived about 8am. We got up late!
Sara | |
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scrapril
sPEAd racer
PeaNut 45077 - 8/10/2002
Posts: 9145 Layouts: 32
Loc: PSL, FL
| Posted: 10/19/2008 1:23:06 PM
I am SO jealous!!!!!!! | |
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jenniferjo42
PeaFixture
PeaNut 320729 - 6/6/2007
Posts: 3034 Layouts: 127
Loc: Michigan
 | Posted: 10/19/2008 1:35:56 PM
Awesome!! My mom would be sooo jealous....she has the Fiestaware and she loves it!! | |
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Nicole in TX
Peaing slowly and steadily...
PeaNut 16696 - 6/10/2001
Posts: 11090 Layouts: 61
Loc: Formerly the Tip of TX , now the Point of Pea-A
Count: 1 | Posted: 10/19/2008 1:45:25 PM
Too funny, Sara! I probably was in line with you. I loved those baking dishes! I didn't have any more room though. I saw a few mixing bowls but people already had dibs on them. After three dishwasher loads it is all washed and put away. Hope you all can join us next June! | |
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ponte
AncestralPea
PeaNut 86351 - 5/15/2003
Posts: 4142 Layouts: 128
Loc: Washington State
| Posted: 10/19/2008 3:09:22 PM
Oh my god. I wish I could of gone, or at least they would have one in WA. My SIL, MIL and I all have Fiesta Ware. I was just talking to my S/O about getting them some more pieces for xmas gifts. | |
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*Leanne*
As a matter of fact, I am a Tudor princess!
PeaNut 34268 - 3/30/2002
Posts: 8408 Layouts: 0
Loc: Calgary, Alberta | Posted: 10/19/2008 11:20:04 PM
Leanne, you are coming to Spokane??!! Let's go shopping!
Cool! We vacation at Christina Lake, BC every year so it's only a couple of hours to Spokane ... didn't make it down to Spokane this year or I would have had some Fiestaware in my hot little hands already 
Leanne
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PeaNut
PeaNut 369604 - 3/29/2008
Posts: 413 Layouts: 0
Loc: twitter
 | Posted: 10/20/2008 12:22:37 AM
I'm jealous,too! I live in Oklahoma-boo. I love Fiesta ware!!! | |
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Rodeomom
AncestralPea
PeaNut 109205 - 9/30/2003
Posts: 4556 Layouts: 23
Loc: Just on the border of the Choctaw & Chickasaw Nations
| Posted: 10/20/2008 12:30:41 AM
Dam! I'm so jealous!!!!!!! but happy for you! | |
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SS
Ancient Ancestor of Pea
PeaNut 1447 - 9/6/1999
Posts: 5078 Layouts: 9
Loc: Near Pittsburgh, PA
Count: 6 | Posted: 10/20/2008 6:08:11 AM
I hope I remember this next year! | |
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PicturePerfect
Carribean Queen Pea
PeaNut 54757 - 11/5/2002
Posts: 25288 Layouts: 758
Loc: The Great Lakes State
| Posted: 10/20/2008 6:45:37 AM
WOW!! You got such a great deal!! I have navy blue, white and red Fiesta and love it. I'm lucky because I just use my red and white for Christmas time, and just the white for Thanksgiving and Easter. I love the look of your mixture of colors, it's so fun | |
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stampcrazychick
PeaAddict
PeaNut 328112 - 7/18/2007
Posts: 1714 Layouts: 0
Loc: Utah
| Posted: 10/20/2008 7:05:43 AM
I am SO totally jealous!!!
I keep trying to convince DH that a vacation to the tent sale would be fun! 
I love everything you bought . . . especially all of the sapphire -- LOVE that color. And scarlet. And shamrock. And tangerine. And peacock. Ok, you get the idea!! Anyway, your haul is awesome -- enjoy it! | |
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