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Classic Yard Sale Items


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  • kitchen items
  • home decor
  • pillows
  • blankets
  • kids' clothing
  • toys and games
  • CD's
  • vintage items
  • books
  • collectibles
  • jewelry
  • suitcases
  • Barbie Dolls
  • furniture
  • silk flowers
  • vases
  • electronics
  • bean bag chairs
  • book shelves

Basics of this Zone

This zone is devoted to the topic of rummage sales, garage sales, yard sales and flea markets.  Here you will find tips for sellers and shoppers. It will also include creative writing related to this topic and articles on the value of potential items that are often found at these sales.

by Erica Michaelson

Are you tired of tripping all over the clutter in your home? Can you use some extra money? Close your eyes and imagine a clean and organized house, and, some much needed money in your pocket! Garage o...More>
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by Victoria Rose Perkins

The Estate SaleUnbeknownst to the auctioneer of what he was about to sell, were three items with a life of their own, each with a story to tell. The first item up for sale on the uncaring auction bloc...More>
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by Marijane Suttor

Having unused items around the house that still have some value always presents itself with the dilemma of donate, garage sale or eBay. Having made a little money on eBay as well as garage sales, I ca...More>
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by E K Stapleton

You've cleaned out your basement, attic, garage and children's bedrooms. So what do you do now? It's the perfect time to organize a yard sale. Turn those unwanted treasures into a few extra dollars in...More>
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by Vinny Knowles

It is Saturday morning. What could possibly motivate you to quietly crawl out of bed at 6:30 a.m.? Absolutely nothing - except a Yard Sale!The night before, You tell your husband, "I plan to go check ...More>
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by Marijane Suttor

Hosting a garage sale prior to a move can reduce the burden of moving and put a little cash in the seller’s pocket too. Follow these tips for a successful garage sale that will make moving a muc...More>
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Yard Sale Shopping Tips from the Cheap Moms

by Cheryl Burger

Going to a great yard sale was so much fun, and something I did frequently. It was about half way through summer about fifteen years ago and my kid and I jumped in my car. The day was really nice and ...More>
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by Kimberlee King

Ahhh, Spring is in the air; trees are budding, flowers are blooming, the temperatures are rising to a comfortable level and visions of spring cleaning start dancing through our head. For some reason t...More>
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Garage Sales, Yard Sales Flea Markets: Love them or hate them?

Which of the following best describes your rummage and garage sale shopping style?
Have a measuring tape and magnifying glass in your purse at all times
Always barter on prices
Only shop for vintage items
Spend hours planning out the order of the sales to attend
only an occasional shopper
never stop at rummage sales
are embarrassed to admit that you like them
never leave a sale without buying something

by Ann Atwood

FEARFUL WORDSWhat words bring fear to your heart? Huge roller coasters? Mountain climbing? Claustrophobia? Well, the two fearful words for me are TAG SALE! I'd rather go on the highest, tipsiest rolle...More>
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Linda Ann Nickerson
Sep 23, 09 at 02:12 PM
Nice zone! Just linked to this from IT'S SEW SIMPLE - my Helium sewing zone.

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