rarriffle
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posted on June 23, 2001 07:11:38 PM
Well, how about some happy news for the weekend.
I struck out and only bought 4 books, including a 1947 copy of "A Tree Grows in Brooklyn" this was for me.
We all love to hear how everyone else did for the weekend.
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loosecannon
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posted on June 23, 2001 07:24:04 PM
Well, we didn't find an original Picasso or anything like that, but we got a good deal on some old Jade-ite Fire King dinnerware. Plus a couple pairs of nice jeans.
Oh, and a very cool set of books, over 25 volumes. The Unexplained--Mysteries Of Mind, Space & Time.
[ edited by loosecannon on Jun 23, 2001 07:25 PM ]
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sadie999
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posted on June 23, 2001 07:34:24 PM
Found a horse skull, five sets of deer antlers, and a set of elk antlers very reasonably priced. And a beautiful farmscape done in pastels for me. Filled up the back of the truck with free pallette wood that can either be used for "rustic" frames or as firewood. Also got a bunch of free shelves, which I need desperately for the basement.
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overworked
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posted on June 23, 2001 07:48:19 PM
I cleaned up, and I ain't tellin! 
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honestjonstoys
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posted on June 23, 2001 07:51:23 PM
Picked up 40 carded Hot Wheels cars for $20, one was the "Blue Streak" Nissan Truck worth about $20 by itself. Some other toy cars too.
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Don't take life so serious, it ain't nohow permanent.
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spittingcamel
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posted on June 23, 2001 07:56:14 PM
a few weeks ago we walked into a church rummage sale late. As we walked in they announced "Fill a bag for a buck". we filled several. The stuff came to pennies a piece. One of the items I found was an old Aurora Model. The Guilotine Set. It auctioned for $200.00!
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rancher24
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posted on June 23, 2001 08:02:23 PM
I got soooo much stuff, that I turned an 8 passenger conversion van into a 2 seater! Must be SOMETHING good in there! 
~ Rancher
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MrsSantaClaus
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posted on June 23, 2001 08:36:28 PM
I went out last nite - missed the garage sales today 
Maybe next week ....
BECKY
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victoria
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posted on June 23, 2001 08:39:53 PM
More books than I can say, the most expensive was $2. Many had been in boxes since their purchase, and even when almost 20 years old, looked great. Had to carry them quite a ways and uphill, but it was worth it.
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sweetboo
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posted on June 23, 2001 08:41:30 PM
I went out today to a store cloing auction and in an hour spent $250 then went to an estate sale and spent another $2220. Needless to say, I certainly have some listing to do this coming week. But have checked and will be able to take that $2500 and mulitply it times 3-4!. What a great day.
So I skipped the garage sales and did all my shopping at 2 auctions. The problem is a lot of the regulars know that I resell on ebay and they want to start doing it. Good for ebay, bad for me! oh well, I didn't get everything so they can sell the stuff I didn't want
Plan to rest tomorrow and save my energy for Monday!
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cin131
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posted on June 23, 2001 08:57:52 PM
Hey Sadie, I wanna go with you next weekend!
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mortis3
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posted on June 23, 2001 11:53:53 PM
Hey loosecannon,
I hope you didn't pay to much for that set. I just sold one like it on ebay a few weeks ago and it only went for $30.
mortis3
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gravid
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posted on June 24, 2001 04:16:06 AM
I found 171 LP records for $1 each. A lot of 5 record sets. Almost all Beach Boys, Elvis and Beatles - 60's stuff. Some of it foreign.
Pricess phones 50¢ each.
Arkansas sharpening stones $1 and 50¢
Complete Olympus SLR outfit $25
Ridgid pipe wrenches $1@
Camp lanterns 25¢@
Thermos bottle with cork stopper instead if screw on - like new - 10¢
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yumacoot
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posted on June 24, 2001 04:16:43 AM
I HAD a yardsale this weekend, and it flopped! There were lots of good buys to be had, but the right buyers werent there (not very many at all on Friday. Oh well, next time maybe.
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AntiqueParrot
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posted on June 24, 2001 04:48:00 AM
I didn't find anything this weekend - my husband decided that he would come along to "help" me.... I love him, but I never ever want him to come "help" me again!
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sadie999
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posted on June 24, 2001 05:25:33 AM
LOL cin131, sometimes there are benefits to living in the boonies. Sad thing was that I've gotten so disgusted at arriving at "No early bird" sales just to be told that they sold most of their stuff at 630am that I've started to go later in the day and on day two even. This time that was a mistake as the gentleman that was selling the antlers had sold $600 worth the first day and had gone into his shop for the second day's worth - I can't imagine what I missed.
AntiqueParrot - that's a bummer. My boarder/roommate/whatever is a great help to me. Not only is he an extra pair of hands, but he's found a few really neat things that did well on eBay - especially in the equestrian area. Maybe if you ever allow him to go again, you can tell him specifically what to look for?
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revvassago
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posted on June 24, 2001 05:52:58 AM
I was just reading my Sunday paper when I came across the USA today section. In it they list alternatives to selling your stuff at a rummage sale, and of course, the first thing they say.....
eBay.
Soon there won't be any more rummage sales, I'm afraid.
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AntiqueParrot
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posted on June 24, 2001 05:59:11 AM
Sadie,
I did tell him what to look for: potter with a mark on the bottom, things that looks crystal and whatever sports cards / music he thought someone might like. Unfortunatley hubby has in his mind that he is just not good/or not going to like it. So he doesn't, self full filling prohpecy.
We do have a deal though, I purchase/list - he packages and goes to the post office.
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tootsiepop
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posted on June 24, 2001 09:48:18 AM
Great thread - I always like to read about everyones great finds! I had a pretty good week too,
At one sale I picked up a Chanel suit, Chanel jacket, two Ralph suits, two Ralph jackets, two Escada jackets, Escada silk blouse (NWT), Dana Buchman sweater & skirt and an Anne Klein skirt - grand total $40! Unfortunately it's all size 4, way too tiny for me .
Also picked up some pretty china (Franklinware & Knowles), pyrex bowls, garden gnomes, lefton, gymboree etc...
Still in shock over the Chanel suit & jacket, now if I can just get them listed before my obnoxiously tiny sister spots them!
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Frogleg
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posted on June 25, 2001 04:20:04 PM
A WW2 jeep for $15.00.
A box with a cat in it (free)
Two large pidgeons $2.00 (live)
A saddle $4.00 (pony I think)
And some hot peppers $1.50
NOW WHAT?
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connorscorner
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posted on June 25, 2001 07:20:48 PM
I found a few neat thing this week end, I'm new at the yard thing so not real sure what is great for re-selling. But I do know what is great for me. I got 4 porch rockers for $5.00 apiece. (not the 80.00 ones)
Kate Spade purse 2.00 (now how do I know if it's the real thing?)
Chanel purse 1.00 (same question...real or faux?)
The thrill was about 6 boxes of books for $20.00. No clue to what was in there, books are just neat even though I don't know much about them. Already sold one by dumb luck for $50.00.
1958 snoopy magnet .10 cents.
I want to try an auction.
When your at the end of your rope:
Tie a knot and hang on!
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