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I have two more days to go and the big outdoor storeroom is still looming in the horizon. Nothing is priced because I hate doing that and I hate haggling over a price. In fact, the only thing I like about a rummage sale is seeing my stuff out of the house and the money I make doing it. But, I haven't had a sale in 3 years or more and items have accumulated.
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If it's quiet here at the blog for a few days, I apologize. My mind is on one thing and that is getting this job done! I'm sure this will all work to develop more perseverance in my character, however, I've had a moment or two where I thought I might just take my husband up on his offer to take it straight to the thrift store.
Very tempting indeed.
I hopoe you get some rest soon. sales are a lot of work. I used to just have the yard sale when the town wide ones was, but did not make much$ anytime, so Goodwill is my best friend now for the giveaways stuff.
ReplyDeleteYes, I'd like to know why the guys always want to take the easy route and just dump it at the thrift store. Could it be that our stuff is more of an idol to us women than our men? I truly don't think it's the work the guys are afraid of. I think they are sometimes wise to realize that it might not be worth our time AND we might end up being blessed beyond measure by giving it away instead of worrying about making a few measly pennies. Although I've made hundreds of dollars over the years doing sales, I'm beginning to think that God gives us that wonderful wisdom from our hubbys :-) Hope your sale is a success!!!
ReplyDeleteI laughed when I read this in your post... "I've had a moment or two where I thought I might just take my husband up on his offer to take it straight to the thrift store." I generally just cut out all the hard work and choose this option first!!! The cow is a hoot! All the best to you and don't work TOO hard.
ReplyDeleteIf I hadn't made over $700 at the last couple of rummage sales (each!), I'd have sent this stuff ages ago! I could really use the cash to build some retaining walls in my vegetable garden so I'm trying to keep that as my focus. We'll see how today goes. Otherwise I might just send half on to the thrift store and only sell a few items. Anyone want to come help price? :-)
ReplyDeletewish I was there to shop...this one sounds good.
ReplyDeleteWe hadn't done a major clear out in several years, and last fall I was desperate for it all to be out of my house! I know I could have made good money with a garage sale, but I just didn't have it in me (I was pregnant at the time). So, 1 pick-up truck load, and 2 van loads later I finally had my basement clear. My husband took it all to the thrift store.
ReplyDeleteFinally we were able to start a basement remodel that we had been talking about for years. The basement was already finished, but there had been water damage, and other issues. Now it's almost done, and I'm so excited! It will add a guest room, bathroom, office area, craft area, play/schooling/living area and another storage room! I just don't think it would have ever happened if I kept waiting to get a sale together. There will also be room for my grow cart (currently stored in the garage) for seed starting this fall and next spring, not to mention a few herbs and possibly a small tomato platnt or two over the winter.
Good luck at your sale! I hope you make enough to do what you want in your garden.
Ah! a rummage sale. Those are hard work. But the pocket change is helpful.
ReplyDeleteWe had a pretty good sized sale last year. I'm trying to hold off til next year to do another.
But...our junk is accumulating!
If that sign on that Cow doesn't catch a passerby's attention...then they WOULD HAVE TO BE BLIND! Love the cow, Pat
Hope you have a great sale...just this morning, I walked over to the Methodist chuurch tht is only a couple of blocks from where I live...They are having a huge sale this weekend, and I don't think I have ever seen as much stuff at any sale.. Hope they do well also.
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I am doing that exact same thing! I have been prepping for a yard sale for the past several weeks. We've finally decided to have in less than two weeks... YIKES! I'm still not ready. Like you, I enjoy seeing my stuff get out of the house and make some money off it but good grief at the prep work! Sometimes the thrift store looks awfully tempting! Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI vote for the thrift store! I've done several rummage sales over the years, and the amount of money earned has yet to equal the frustration involved. Thrift store donations are often tax deductible, too.
ReplyDeleteI'm back! Sorry blogger deleted everyone's earlier comments. The sale is over and I survived despite a nice sunburn. I was in such a hurry to get out the door that I forgot sunscreen. The sale started at 8 and despite arriving at 7 , I was the last person there! The first people apparently set up at 4:30 and selling started at 5:45!!!!! Crazy! I got rid of all my big stuff and came home with $400 cash and 10 wonderful old matching windows that we will use for several garden projects - cold frames and windows for a garden shed. The rest will go to the Hospital Guild Thrift Store. And the best thing... the storage room is almost empty by comparison!! Whew!!
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