Grapefruit Italia

Some of my favorite places to look for cans are flea markets and antique stores.  Two days ago, I was with a couple of people checking out a row of antique stores.  Only one store had cans.  And as usual, they were beer cans (which I don't collect.)

As I dug through the boxes I noticed an 11.15 oz can of Sanpellegrino grapefruit juice.  Must be foreign, I thought.  And sure enough, the can stated it was a "Product of Italy,"  which was a European country I didn't have a can from yet.  So I walked up front and asked the clerk how much the cans were.  He said $3 each.  I said I found a can of grapefruit juice and offered $1.50.  He accepted the offer.

He proceeded to tell me the cans had been collected by his neighbor, a university professor, on his travels.  When the neighbor moved, the cans were left behind and this clerk ended up with them.  I thought $1.50 was worth a can from Italy that even had a little story behind it. 

After antique shopping, we drove a couple of miles to a nearby farmers market.  While perusing the fresh fruits and vegetables, I noticed a display case that had cans!  And what did I see for $1.90?  A can of Sanpellegrino grapefruit juice exactly like the one I just bought!!! 

Not only did I save $.40, but I also had a new story for my blog about a can whose own story is now questionable in my mind. I consider that a success.

Si vince, si perde un po.