Went out today and everything was wet - it rained last night. Didn't find many yard sales, and all I got was some kids clothes, a child's winter jacket, and beanie babies (50 cent each). I think I spent $5 on everything.
... HOWEVER ...
As I drove down a side street I never go to (I did this time because of a YS sign), I passed a dresser left out for garbage (or for someone to pick up?). I decided to stop even though it looked big and I might not be able to take it even if I decided to try. Usually the things I check are awful, and don't bother with them. Well this one looked salvageable, and I could just barely fit it in my hatchback. After I got it home, and checked it more thoroughly, I found it was mostly solid wood (some plywood - no fibre board), no breaks at all (really built well), no water damage, all the hardware is there except a few knobs (I have plenty available in a can). Only a few scrapes and wear on the top. It looks to be a $250 - $350 dresser when new (4' wide by 3' high). After cleaning, & staining, it looks nicer than what I use now. I should be able to polyurethane it this week, and I think it will look close to new.
So this isn't a yard sale find, but it was during my rounds, and well... it sure beats paying a few hundred for it new.
Yard sale find (sorta)
September 17th, 2006 at 02:05 am
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Congrats on seeing the intrinsic value. Too few people do in our society! Good for the environment and good for your wallet too, eh?