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April 14th, 2006 at 10:03 pm

Well, I've been wondering since the holidays what to do with the old weight lifting bench and some other things that are taking up room in the basement.

I planned to use the Play It Again Sports, but it closed.

I just received a note in my mailbox that the community is having a yard sale.

I've never done a yard sale, never even been to one. The closest I've come was my Mom having one when I went to college, and her selling everything out of my room, even my guitar. But me, never occurred to me.

I have contributed to them, but for charities. Usually I just donate anonymously though.

So now I'm thinking, hmmm....I was going to sell the old DVDs and books online, maybe I should just put everything into the community sale.

DH of course had a near heart attack. Growing up wealthy, he is surprisingly cool about the ideas I get for saving, and usually appreciate. But a yard sale, other people, nose in our stuff, absolutely not. Good weekend to be away from the house.

So NOW, I'm wondering if I call the coordinator and ask her to sell the stuff and give her 50%, is that reasonable? Is half.com or ebookdrop really better for the smaller items. Or is it better to just push it all out the door?

Anyone have experience with these things? HELP?

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2 Responses to “Yard Sales?”

  1. mjrube94 Says:
    April 15th, 2006 at 03:03 am 1145070223
    1145070223

    First of all, my hubby is the same way. My sister has some space at a flea market in June and asked me if I wanted to bring some stuff. I jumped at it, but hubby was not at all into it. It ended up working out for both of us: we're away that weekend, so sister is going to take my stuff and sell it for me Smile
    As for half or ebookdrop, why don't you bring everything to the yard sale and try to sell it there? Then, whatever doesn't sell you can attempt to see on ebay, half or ebook. Prices may or may not be comparable, but the joy of getting the stuff out of your hair immediately definitely has value...

  2. boomeyers Says:
    April 15th, 2006 at 04:47 am 1145076438
    1145076438

    I love having garage sales. That is my mad money! Sell everything! Old clothes, DVDs, furniture, toys, put it all out and collect ALL your own money! Hubby will get over it when he sees the cash!

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