ooooo.... I do love a bargain!

Medusa · 08-13-2011, 07:10 PM

Good grief!

I don't know if I woke up grumpy or what but I tried to hit a bunch of yard sales this morning and encountered the following:

* at least 15 of those "Rosie and Me" cookbooks in varying stages of decay or dog-chewed-corners ranging from $1 - $10.

* People selling clothes that had been rained on, tromped into the mud, an then spread out on a chainlink fence.

* At least one towel that looked like it came from the 60's that had a curious-looking stain on it for $3. THREE DOLLARS!

* Flea-market booth owners acting as if the world will end if they don't get just one more quarter off of the price.

* Bad ass kids breaking shit as their parents looked on, oblivious.

* Random lids. No containers to go with them, just LIDS.

* A homemade recliner. HOME. MADE. RECLINER.

Can anyone share the strangest things they have seen at garage sales so that I don't feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone?! LOL

Gemme · 08-15-2011, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Medusa

Good grief!

I don't know if I woke up grumpy or what but I tried to hit a bunch of yard sales this morning and encountered the following:

* at least 15 of those "Rosie and Me" cookbooks in varying stages of decay or dog-chewed-corners ranging from $1 - $10.

* People selling clothes that had been rained on, tromped into the mud, an then spread out on a chainlink fence.

* At least one towel that looked like it came from the 60's that had a curious-looking stain on it for $3. THREE DOLLARS!

* Flea-market booth owners acting as if the world will end if they don't get just one more quarter off of the price.

* Bad ass kids breaking shit as their parents looked on, oblivious.

* Random lids. No containers to go with them, just LIDS.

* A homemade recliner. HOME. MADE. RECLINER.

Can anyone share the strangest things they have seen at garage sales so that I don't feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone?! LOL

Nope, it's just you.

Rockinonahigh · 08-15-2011, 01:46 AM

Every Tuesday is senior day at goodwill..20% off sales to people that are over 60.
I went to an estate sale last week,they were selling things at prices I never have seen at one before..it wasnt even good stuff.

OS Butch · 08-15-2011, 04:52 AM

OMGoodness, I don't know when the last time I bought something new for my home.....I am an Auction Hound! I actually had to stop going until I get my inventory of vintage glassware and other stuff gets out the door. I bought a huge china cabinet for myself that now houses my teapot and glass fish collection, valued at $1800, I got it for $65. I also bought an modern grandfather clock for only $80!

I use to go to antiques shops, I still wander in but the prices are so high, I figure I will run across it in an auction at some point.

I love auctions! There are great buys to be had!

cinnamongrrl · 10-31-2012, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by OS Butch

OMGoodness, I don't know when the last time I bought something new for my home.....I am an Auction Hound! I actually had to stop going until I get my inventory of vintage glassware and other stuff gets out the door. I bought a huge china cabinet for myself that now houses my teapot and glass fish collection, valued at $1800, I got it for $65. I also bought an modern grandfather clock for only $80!

I use to go to antiques shops, I still wander in but the prices are so high, I figure I will run across it in an auction at some point.

I love auctions! There are great buys to be had!

I wish I knew HOW to go to an auction! I'm scared I will accidentally bid a brazilian dollars on something.... But I love a bargain....mayhaps I should give it a try....

cinnamongrrl · 11-09-2012, 05:43 PM

well heres an update of sorts...turns out teddy knows how to go to auctions so mayhaps we will go over the winter when we are looking for indoorsy activities....

ALSO...of late I have gotten in the habit of clipping restaurant coupons for a "CHEAP DATE" night....... lol it make it possible to do these things more frequently and nearly guilt free....especially if i skip dessert....

Teddybear · 11-09-2012, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by cinnamongrrl563

well heres an update of sorts...turns out teddy knows how to go to auctions so mayhaps we will go over the winter when we are looking for indoorsy activities....

ALSO...of late I have gotten in the habit of clipping restaurant coupons for a "CHEAP DATE" night....... lol it make it possible to do these things more frequently and nearly guilt free....especially if i skip dessert....

You dont have to skip we can share

girl_dee · 08-19-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Medusa

Good grief!

I don't know if I woke up grumpy or what but I tried to hit a bunch of yard sales this morning and encountered the following:

* at least 15 of those "Rosie and Me" cookbooks in varying stages of decay or dog-chewed-corners ranging from $1 - $10.

* People selling clothes that had been rained on, tromped into the mud, an then spread out on a chainlink fence.

* At least one towel that looked like it came from the 60's that had a curious-looking stain on it for $3. THREE DOLLARS!

* Flea-market booth owners acting as if the world will end if they don't get just one more quarter off of the price.

* Bad ass kids breaking shit as their parents looked on, oblivious.

* Random lids. No containers to go with them, just LIDS.

* A homemade recliner. HOME. MADE. RECLINER.

Can anyone share the strangest things they have seen at garage sales so that I don't feel like I'm in the Twilight Zone?! LOL

^^

girl_dee · 08-19-2011, 03:19 PM

Ok so back in May I got a Kindle, I love my Kindle and want to protect it. The leather covers and even faux leather covers at all the stores are between 25.00 and 50.00 for a decent one. They don't sell less than decent ones for a cheaper price. I don't want to pay $50.00 for a damn cover, and I don't care if it's real leather, so I go to amazon.ca and find a ton of them for less than $5.00. I ordered one, with shipping for less than $7.00, it came in yesterday and it's just great.

I also scanned the net for a discount code that gave me $1.60 off the whole thing, I love looking for discount codes because I shop online a lot.

I am happy about this Kindle cover thingy !

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