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Good Enough

August 5th, 2012 at 05:42 am

I made $100 today at the garage sale. It's awfully hard to figure out what sells sometimes. The really good girls' clothes didn't sell, but one woman bought all my skirts. No one bought my good Timberland hiking boots or the vaguely equestrian flat black boots, but most of my books went as did picture frames--and mom's mink stole. I can say this; I've made $100 easier many ways. But some stuff that was cluttering up my basement and office is now cluttering up someone else's basement. And the good leftover clothes will be photographed tomorrow and head to ebay listings. I've made a huge pile for Purple Heart who are picking up next week.

All in all, it was fun. With kids there were 15-20 people. I made a big pasta salad, the kids were sticky with lemonade, and we're all a little richer and a little less cluttered. DH is happy to get things out of the basement, and I have a clearer sense of what I need to divest.

Good enough, I say.

6 Responses to “Good Enough”

  1. patientsaver Says:
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    That pretty much sums up my experience with garage sales. There are easier ways to make a hundred bucks, but it's nice to get rid of some stuff.

    the thing with garage sales is that unlike Craig's List or eBay, you're only drawing potential buyers from your immediate, local area, so while you may have certain items you feel will surely sell, it all really depends on the "right" buyer coming along. It's sort of a crap shoot.

    I'm collecting a number of things I'd like to sell and have toyed with the idea of another garage sale, but I don't know. It's kind of a pain to sit out thereor be "on call" all day long. You never know when someone's going to show up.

    I don't think i've ever made much more than $100 from a sale.

  2. creditcardfree Says:
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    Great job! Sorry it wasn't more fruitful, but it did motivate you to get things out of your home. I bet those girls shirts will sell on ebay with no problem...especially this time of year!

  3. laura Says:
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    Glad it was a good time! I've never made more than $150 at a garage sale, and I don't have the patience nor the personality to do it for more than 3.5 hours. We've always started at 8 and then had everything packed up to donate to the resale stores by noon. Wa-hoo for $100!

  4. North Georgia Gal Says:
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    Sorry yOu didn't make more but at least the stuff is out of your basement... And hey that is 100 you didn't have before.

  5. rob62521 Says:
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    I would say the social aspect was probably worth something as well. Glad you are happy with decluttering a few things.

  6. crazyliblady Says:
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    $100 for a yard sale when it is so hot outside is not bad. I have seen websites where you can see little kid's clothes for either cash or trade. Just search google. I have also seen people sell clothes on ebay. If you just want the stuff out of your hair, you could donate it to a women's shelter or other charity for a tax writeoff.

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