Thrift TV 2011 Giveaway: Cash and Cari Premiers Tonight

2011 is officially the year of thrifter-friendly television! The newest edition is Cash and Cari, which follows Cari Cucksey as she thrifts and hunts for hidden treasures to sell for profit. It premiers on HGTV tonight (January 3) at 10 P.M (ET/PT).

Show Description: Cari and her team search estate sales, flea markets, dusty attics and cluttered garages to find hidden or overlooked antique furniture, decorative accessories, collectibles and memorabilia. Whether it’s a vintage Chanel gown left behind at the dry cleaners, a limited-edition pink vinyl copy of Michael Jackson’s Thriller* or a Capodimonte porcelain statuette, Cari’s expert eye will spot the undiscovered gems that could lead to big bucks.

*Give me this! Give it to me now, Cari! I love me some MJ.

HGTV is harnessing social media to make the show interactive. They're allowing viewers to upload photos of their treasures to HGTV.com, each week Cari will pick one item and appraise its value. Consider this a venue for enthusiastic antique hunters to network.

“Cari’s extensive knowledge of antiques and valuables is remarkable,” said Kathleen Finch, general manager, HGTV. “Her adventures will inspire HGTV viewers to search for the treasures in their own attics and garages, not only for fun, but also for profit.”

The Cash & Cari Giveaway:

In honor of the show, HGTV has provided me with a prize pack to give away to one winner. It contains the contents below:

• HGTV Red Can Koozie
• HGTV Ocean Blue Mug
• HGTV Canvas Visor
• HGTV Multi-Colored Roll-up Tote

Simply leave a comment on this blog post to enter the giveaway! I will announce the winner on Monday, January 10th.

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Do you like this new surge in thrifter-friendly TV? What would you like to see more of?

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