Our little town had their citywide garage sales this past weekend. About 200 garage sales - spread over Thursday, Friday and Saturday. I am exhausted. Most of that time the temps soared in the high 90s. But whoever said that junking would be easy?
Thursday things were a little thin. Quite a few sales popped up, but no big hauls. Until about 11 am,
I came across one that was pretty great. One of the many items I purchased was this Pillsbury sign, and yes, it is old. And yes, I am keeping it.
I am looking for garden decor to sell at my "outdoor" booth, and that garage sale had that in spades. I got the oil can, metal table, wooden keg lid, and metal birds there. I am keeping the birds (forever).
Friday the weather was just as steamy. I had driven by a great looking sale on Thursday night, but they were adamant that they weren't selling until 8 am Friday morning. So, I dropped my husband off there at 7 am for him to play the waiting game, while I visited other sales.
Paid $10 for the baby carriage, sold for $28.)
He definitely scored the most, including the above buggy frame and 1901 mailbox.
Paid $4 for this one, sold for $28.)
Saturday I was sorely tempted to just sleep in, but what if I could just find a few little things? Our community had a pretty severe storm the night before, so people were a little slow setting up. It was a little spotty at first, but then we hit a fun one. I purchased these kissing concrete cuties...
Bought for $20, sold for $65.
...And FOUR cast iron patio pieces.
Bought for $50, sold for $121. And just when I thought the junking bonanza was over, I got a call that a bench I had left a $15 bid on was mine for the taking. (Along with all of the free clothes I wanted.) Well, yes. Thank you very much. And special thanks to everyone who was brave enough to man garage sales in this record breaking heat.
Saturday I was sorely tempted to just sleep in, but what if I could just find a few little things? Our community had a pretty severe storm the night before, so people were a little slow setting up. It was a little spotty at first, but then we hit a fun one. I purchased these kissing concrete cuties...
Good buys. I hit a few sales in town. The hubby worked with the neighbors so I had to go by myself.
ReplyDeleteThere were a couple of huge sales, but 2 hours south or 2 hours north. I did not want to go off that far by myself.
Wonderful finds! Thanks for sharing at Vintage Charm!
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