Yep, I love my yard sales. Ok, that may be a lil strong, but I really don't like going to the mall, nor even to the walmart (my last visit there was a month ago). So my one time out and about each week window shopping (so to speak) is Saturday morning.
So what I have noticed? Well the last month has had fewer yard sales, about 50% of what I would see last year. I don't know why this is. However, the quality of the sales I do find is usually better. So I get the same as before, but with less effort - a big plus.
So what are some of my latest finds? Lesee...
A pair of Nike sneakers that I found online for $100, I picked up very nice for $2 (I am *not* a brand freak - but I have to admit they do feel nice)
A Department 56 building to use on my toy train displays (tag on box was $50 - I got for $5 and it looked like it was never out the box)
A golf shirt for $2 (ok, that don't sound like much but it was new with the tags still on it - and the suggested price on the tag was $92! And it is made with "Silk Cotton" - never heard of it, but it sure is smooth)
A set of sheets for a friend's bed ($3 - unopened)
Hand drill - 50 cents
A table fan - $1
A table lamp - $5 (ok, that don't sound great, but it had a brand new high quality shade on it (maybe $10 in a store?), plus it came with a working compact flourescent lamp inside.)
A box of a dozen unused shoe laces - 50 cents (again it doesn't sound that great, but my work shoes needed new laces, and this box had a set that matched mine - one less expense)
OK enough bragging for me
Yard sale mania
July 11th, 2006 at 02:35 am
July 11th, 2006 at 03:10 am 1152587453