Today, Patrick and I partook in a tradition that transcends all cultures - a warehouse sale. Nachtmann Crystal is headquartered right out side of Weiden, and every Friday they have a huge sale of their crystal products, which include Waterford, Kate Spade, and Riedel. People rave about the Friday sales, but they get really jazzed about the annual warehouse sale where the crystal is sold by the kilo!
This is the type of sale where people steal your parking place and race you in the door... after a fun night with our friends Catilin and Kyle, we didn't make it early enough to see the shoppers who slept in the cars in the parking lot the night before, but the 10am crowd was still a little rough around the edges. Women were briskly walking into the store, lining their husbands up in the 1 hr + line, then maneuvering the small aisles with shark-like intensity looking for that one vase that someone put in the wrong spot. After over an hour in line, the women in front of us caved to their children's basic needs of a clean diaper and were forced to abandon a full cart of 'steals.' I also enjoyed the universal group gasp after a loud shatter - though it happened only twice during our two hour ordeal!
I know we haven't even moved into the house, but we couldn't help but indulge ourselves in the fabulous cut crystal vases for €7.50 and glasses for €2. We also took advantage of the German food trucks (bratwurst sandwich anyone?) and enjoyed being outside for the first day over 60 degrees in a week. What's best about the trip? We received a set of six Kate Spade wine glasses FO FREE!
Bottom line - crystal is overpriced in the states, and for those of you planning to visit us, I recommend including a Friday in the mix for a stop of your own!
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