Cache rewards

0 Comments | Gazette, The (Colorado Springs), Mar 3, 2005 | by CAROL McGRAW THE GAZETTE

You won't be disappointed.

The items are stunning and the prices are good -- relatively speaking.

Take, for example, the custom built Spanish-style sideboard and cabinets handmade of white oak. It originally cost about $7,000. Asking price was $2,100.

In another corner was a hand-painted and carved Noah's Ark child's bedroom set. It included chairs, two toy chests, shelves, bookcases, lamp, wall hangings and two rugs, all inspired by the Bible story. Price: $1,200.

Not everything is in the thousands, or even hundreds, of dollars. You can find items for pocket change, such as the really fun purple and green wine goblets for $8.50, and a red German vase for $15.

The cool thing about this shop is you can try to wait it out if the price isn't right. A price is set when the item comes in. That price holds for 45 days. If not sold, it drops 20 percent off the original price until the 75th day. From day 76 to day 105 the items are offered for 35 percent off the original price. Then it's 50 percent off for the next two weeks.

Warning: Wait too long and you might miss out on your heart's desire.

If an item doesn't sell and is not reclaimed by the consignor, it is donated to charity, says co-owner Greg Wragge.