Comments on: Garage Sales: Finding the Best Deals to Save You Money

By: treasure Hunters Roadshow

treasure Hunters Roadshow — Mon, 23 May 2011 04:46:26 +0000

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By: couponloversunite

couponloversunite — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:28:37 +0000

I love garage sales and have been a garage sale junkie for over 30 years. I buy to mainly resell to suppliment my income. This is entertainment and part of my dh and my business. A great way for all of us to save money buying used. I usually ask if they can take an offer unless it is a fantastic deal and I want to buy it and just get out of there. couponloversunite´s last blog post..Garage Sales can Save You Money or even Make You Money

By: Hannah

Hannah — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 01:03:38 +0000

I went to a garage sale this morning for an organization I love called PS Girlfriends. They have an annual garage sale. I got a Juicy couture tank top and dress for a total of $5. I also got a pair of Rock and Republics that fit perfect for $3!

By: Diana

Diana — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 09:28:23 +0000

I love yard sales! I buy all of my kids' clothing, shoes, coats and Halloween costumes there. I agree with this blogger about how the people who individually price items ask more (usually too much!) so I tend to shop more at the ones that give one general price, such as 50 cents for each clothing item. I also will not pay more than $1 for clothes unless it's a winter coat or new, brand-name shoes. Our great find two weeks ago was a computer router my husband needed for only $1 (retails from $80-$120).
I also wholeheartedly agree with poster Suzette about not worrying about the cost of the gas involved because it's just great to get away from my two little kids for a couple hours! Well worth the money, in my opinion!

By: eesuiter

eesuiter — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 02:15:42 +0000

I buy everything but shoes and undies at garage sales. I've bought a couch, wooden play structure, portable basketball hoop, lumber, clothes, etc. If you just have a little patience you can find everything you need at a garage sale for a fraction of the price. eesuiter´s last blog post..PF BS: "Don't Buy Stuff You Cannot Afford"

By: Dizzy Mommy

Dizzy Mommy — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 00:29:24 +0000

It sounds awful but I am always sure when I drive around this time of year to glance at the big time fancy neighborhoods. I live outside Detroit towards a bunch of lakes while my parents live in the city so rather then the freeway I take side streets. Ive found the homes out by me that tend to be larger and more exclusive hold yearly neighborhood sales all over 2 or 3 weekends. They tend not to have junky garage sales but expensive kids stuff that is generally newer and nice furniture such as tables. Ive bought most of my kids clothing and yard toys this way. Last weekend I purchased a peg perego double stroller less then 2 years old for $50 brand new it cost well over $400 and was not very used because it was Grandmas. I also find lots of Gymboree brands and designer brands this way. It makes me feel good to no I still look like I belong in my neighborhood. Growing up my mom and aunt always went to the richer suburbs and our homes always had gorgous stuff.
I have notice however since the recession began that prices at sales around us have sky rocketed, last week I was at a sale and a women wanted $70 for a Dora Toddler bed I bought for $75 at Meijer a couple years ago for my daughter.

By: stephanie

stephanie — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:14:25 +0000

I grew up with a single mom who can haggle with the best at garage sales. our home and our clothes never showed that we struggled to get by almost our entire life. she was and still is incredible at finding just what she needs. i have joined her in this quest since i became a mom myself. it is a family event. 1st we hit mcdonalds for a quick breakfast and then we are off. my kids love it! mom always offers less than half of their asking price. occassionally we get the "are you crazy" look, but most of the time people are willing to barter and she usually gets it for about 1/2 their asking price. she's fun to watch! we never make lists or have a map. we just start out and make a loop around town. we know the better areas (you learn these quickly) and stay in those areas. NOTE TO OTHERS: bigger houses does not = better garage sale! these people tend to invest more in their house and so therefore do not get rid of or have as good of quality stuff! sometimes a little old house will have the best treasures! my suggestion... have fun with it! it's a oasis and stress reliever for me... oh and remember that once the money is gone- you are done! stephanie´s last blog post..FUN IN THE SUN!

By: Donna

Donna — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 23:13:01 +0000

Just got a $100+ fire pit for $20....it was pretty darn new, we really wanted one but didn't want to shell out $100 and there it was sitting at this garage sale...even 4 hours later when I came back!!! A plus, it has wheels so we can move it easily!! Donna´s last blog post..Take a guess??

By: Crystal Freeland

Crystal Freeland — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:37:08 +0000

I also find it's a great and useful idea to carry a list of my kids' measurements and take along a tape measure. It may seem like a hassle, but it's worth it when you don't have to worry whether something will fit or not! Also, different brands fit differently. My toddler can wear a 3t in Gymboree and a 5t in Children's Place. It varies that much...and if something is an unknown brand or the tag is missing (it's itchy!) or unreadable, that tape measure is a lifesaver! I also find that NOT showing up in the best vehicle is a plus. No one wants to haggle with someone wearing Dereon jeans and driving a Mercedes...not that that would ever describe me, but you get the point. I NEVER pay more than a dollar for something my kids will fit into LATER. It's a gamble. And I also find it useful to pack a light lunch and a cold water bottle so that I don't have to buy food and something cold to drink while I'm out!! I generally use funds from our yearly tax refund to bulk purchase food items and clothing for the whole family, along with anything that is due to be refurbished or replaced. I also set aside money for school supplies, school pictures and fees...it saves a lot of headaches when school starts and they start hitting you up for money from day one!!

By: Francine Huff

Francine Huff — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:34:42 +0000

This is a great post. I've gotten everything from toys for my daughter to antique dolls to dishes at garage sales for pennies on the dollar. Francine Huff´s last blog post..Consignment shops offer gently worn clothing at affordable prices

By: Deanna

Deanna — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:31:32 +0000

I love going to garage sales! My older sister is the GARAGE SALE QUEEN! She always finds the best stuff. I had a garage sale of my own 3 weeks ago along w/ my neice and daughter who recently moved out( getting ready for college in the fall). We had great success made over $400.00! The best part is clearing out the clutter and what you don't use and getting rid of it!

By: Indymoney

Indymoney — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 20:29:54 +0000

I love Garage sales. But I'm so restricted in buying things. I won't buy clothes, shoes, couch or mattress. I buy furniture, decorative items, books, kitchenware and household items.

So, whenever I feel I need something, I go for garage sale.

I saved so much of dollars from Garage Sale.

By: Heidi

Heidi — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 18:16:55 +0000

I LOVE to go to garage sales! Its how my kids have been outfitted for the past 6 years. Now that they are in bigger sizes, it is tough to find things that aren't worn out (particularly for my 4 year old son) so when I do, I am more than willing to drop at least $3 (sometimes more for a name brand) if it looks like it hasn't been worn. Since its difficult to find things their sizes, if I find something that isn't the "style of the month", I will also buy ahead when I have the cash. I have several nice pairs of jeans that my son will fit into in a few years that I got for $1. If he has a major growth spurt and misses wearing them I can sell them for what I bought them for. This happened to me last year. He was in a 3 T last winter and grew SO fast that he went through 4T, 5T, boys 4 and boys 5 all in one year. I had a huge garage sale this year to get rid of those sizes and made a nice amount of cash to go to garage sales for the rest of the summer! Yea for garage sales!! Love to go to them, love to have them!

By: Colleen

Colleen — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:48:40 +0000

I use Craiglist and look at the classfied sections of our small, local newspapers to find yard sales. We shop early in the morning, and we usually follow the rule of "always offer half" when it comes to negotiating the prices on items. Colleen´s last blog post..ropa vieja, local style

By: CaroleG

CaroleG — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:38:25 +0000

Gsalr.com is my favorite thing to use to map out my plan!

By: Tammi

Tammi — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:05:50 +0000

I just found a little tykes classic pickup truck in good shape for only $10 last weekend! Tammi´s last blog post..Free Sample Jack Daniel's BBQ Sauce

By: Suzette

Suzette — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:57:32 +0000

I don't ever consider the price of gas when I go to garage sales. I figure if I spend 3 hours driving around to different sales, the gas I spend is written off as entertainment or me time. If it cost me $5 in gas for 3 hours of entertainment- it is totally worth it. What else can I do to get away from the kids that is that cheap? When I make my list, I never include garage sales that are listed as "annual" sales. That just means they are trying to get rid of all of the stuff they couldn't get rid of last year. I also dont include sales that are on the second day. If I happen to drive by one I will stop, but don't make a special trip.

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 15:53:37 +0000

Great information here! I just posted about a new resource for people that want to find garage sales and/or list their own garage sales. It is a site called garagesalestracker.com, in case you want to check it out! Melissa´s last blog post..Garage Sales Tracker