Garage Sale aficionada

People close to me know that I am somewhat of a serial garage saler and by serial I mean addict, enthusiast,  devotee, aficionada. Get the picture? I’m the one that should have a HUGE bumper sticker reading THIS CAR CARRIES A CRAZY GARAGE SALE LADY, SHE MAY UNEXPECTEDLY BREAK OR TURN DUE TO AN APPROACHING GARAGE SALE. Now I know that wouldn’t all fit on a bumper sticker but I’d be ok with one of those vehicle wraps as long as it gets the job done. Please don’t let me husband in on my plans, he will disagree with this idea.

Now enough about my garage sale go getting wheels, onto the real guts and glory: hitting the garage sale jackpot. The one where all of the clothes are name brand and good condition with several complete snow suits hanging in the corner and three pairs of crocs priced on the floor. Now I know what you’re thinking, Crocs, really Lisa get your crap together! Honestly though they are by far the best garden shoes for my kiddos. They go from mud and muck to clean with one wash of a hose. I don’t have to worry about them accidently getting them wet and I don’t have to be the obnoxious mom screaming “Get out of the mud puddle already!” Are you getting my drift I HIT the J-A-C-K-P-O-T!

Even better I got oodles of items as you can see for $150, again this may seem pricey but when I tell you what I got…mind blown!

• 5T girls Gap snowsuit – polka snow pants and a solid navy coat
• 3T boys Columbia snowsuit – red with reinforced knees, heels, and elbows
• 4 pairs of pants
• 2 pairs of shorts
• 2 pairs of swim trunks
• 6 pairs of pajamas
• 6 sweatshirts
• 7 shirts
• 3 pairs of shoes
• 1 bag of socks
• 1 book

Now that you know my haul here are my TOP FOUR tips for a successful haul:

1. Read the newspaper, well the classifieds anyways
2. Make a note of where you have attended high quality sales in the past (this is how I hit the jackpot described above)
3. Don’t feel cheap if you are purchasing a large number of items and you ask them to come down in price. I’ve found that if I can justify the decrease many are willing to budge. An example would be if some of the pieces are like new with the exception of a small stain. If you think the items are overpriced just ask, the sellers may surprise you.
4. Carry cash, many sellers do not accept checks.
   
   

So next time you see the mom with frazzled hair who is turning her grocery getter into a garage sale getter just know that there are more crazies like me out there, searching for the next BIG sale! You have been warned ;)

-Lisa