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By: Lara One

Lara One — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 03:33:45 +0000

When we have garage sales, I love it when people haggle. Especially when my kids are running it. It gives them experience.

I just wish people would remember that having a garage sale is more about getting rid of stuff than it is about profit. Let’s be real, you are selling your junk that you don’t want or need anymore. Not exactly lucrative. Now people are coming to your house and paying you in order to haul off your junk for you. I’m happy to give garage sale shoppers that come to my place a good deal.

By: ChristianPF

ChristianPF — Wed, 29 Apr 2009 14:25:29 +0000

Lynnae, I am with you on all of it, except the fanny pack! ;) While it may be more practical, I think it should be illegal for someone to wear something like that! ChristianPF’s last blog post..Hobby Lobby raises minimum wage to $10/hr

By: Betsy Bargain

Betsy Bargain — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 22:04:05 +0000

I live in Southern California (garage sale heaven!) so I live for yard sales. Thanks for the tips! Betsy Bargain’s last blog post..One Small Step For You, One Giant Leap For Earth-Kind

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By: Marci

Marci — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 21:09:24 +0000

This is MY kind of shopping! Most of my house is furnished and remodeled from garage sales – and most of my gift giving orginates from garage sales! :) Ah the bargains to be found!

I have my list – and a list other friends/family are looking for. And they all have my list… so if any of us finds what the others are looking for we can buy it on the spot, or make a quick phone call to confirm the purchase, or to have them drive over to see it.

It helps to have others looking for your stuff also!

By: Donna

Donna — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:11:44 +0000

If you’re trying to be frugal yard sales are a must. You can find just about anything at a yard sale and if you have a list and don’t see something just ask. Sometimes they have it in their garage or house and forgot about putting it out.

Having lots of change makes it easier to offer them say $5 for everything. If you have a $20 and offer $5 it can get a little awkward. Plus I take a pocket full of quarters and if all I find is a 25¢ or 50¢ item then I can quickly pay and go without waiting for them to find change.

Yard saling is like treasure hunting, you never know what you’re going to find. Sometimes you come up empty handed but other times you really make out. My best deal lately was 2 sets of unopened mini blinds $2/ea that fit the front windows in our house perfectly. They would have easily cost us $25/each if we had bought them at Home Depot. You just never know what you’ll find. I’m still using a hair dryer I bought 15 years ago for $1 at a yard sale. I’m trying to see how long I can use it without having to use my backup hair dryer (75¢ at a yard sale a couple of years ago!).

Yard sales are the ultimate way to recycle. Plus if you decide you can’t use it when you get home. Just throw it in your next yard sale!

By: Angelsong

Angelsong — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 16:10:15 +0000

excellent post once again. I've found many a treasure at garage sales. Last year, we found a bathroom shelving unit for over a toilet for five dollars! Angelsong’s last blog post..Finances are looking up