I found MECCA today, Long, but on topic.

This morning DH and I wandered, a bit late, to a local neighborhood, who
had their annual yard sale. I found a few cheap charts at a dine each,
and Jim found some electronic goobahs. Oh, yes, I forgot. I found a
Cuisinart ice-cream maker for $10. The lady swore it worked great with
Splenda, so we will see.

NOW..the ultimate sale. On the way home, we passed an estate sale sign,
about a mile from our house. A big tent had been erected. Knowing the
neighborhood, we didn't expect much.!!BONANZA.

At least 60% was stitching stuff. The price was 50cents each item( per
package). It turned out that this was a lady who bought from my LNS ( it
had the labels on much of it). She would buy the chart, then purchase
the fabric and all the required flosses!! I found a canvas with $112 on
it's original purchase price.. I think I taught the guys selling quite
a bit.

50 cents EACH!!!

DH was so bad, he had the guy drag more stuff out of the trailer. In the
end I spent about $30...for over $1000 of stuff. One chart had the
fabric, silks, etc for a total of $30, I paid 50 cents

Needless to say I talked to the sellers, and also to my LNS, and I hope
they find an equitable price. I now know what stretcher bars are,
because Miss Billie put all her stuff on them. I picked up a bunch of
unused ones too.

I feel that I have helped both parties; Caroline who sold the stuff
initially ( she said Ms Billie was her best-buying customer) and also
the family of Billie. She is in a Memory place, so doesn't know up from
down.

I am scared that Jim will have a 25cent sale when I die. This was a
lesson to him.

There was a gorgeous piece of redwork, framed beautifully for $2. The
lady running the thing had no concept of the value, but did withdraw it
for a family member.

I feel a bit guilty about profiting from the old lady....but on the
other hand, I have helped them find other buyers, such as my LNS and Ebay.

Gill

On 4/4/09 7:28 PM, in article ,
"Gillian Murray" wrote:

This morning DH and I wandered, a bit late, to a local neighborhood, who
had their annual yard sale. I found a few cheap charts at a dine each,
and Jim found some electronic goobahs. Oh, yes, I forgot. I found a
Cuisinart ice-cream maker for $10. The lady swore it worked great with
Splenda, so we will see.

Hmm - pass the recipe along when you have the chance...
NOW..the ultimate sale. On the way home, we passed an estate sale sign,
about a mile from our house. A big tent had been erected. Knowing the
neighborhood, we didn't expect much.!!BONANZA.

At least 60% was stitching stuff. The price was 50cents each item( per
package). It turned out that this was a lady who bought from my LNS ( it
had the labels on much of it). She would buy the chart, then purchase
the fabric and all the required flosses!! I found a canvas with $112 on
it's original purchase price.. I think I taught the guys selling quite
a bit.

50 cents EACH!!!

DH was so bad, he had the guy drag more stuff out of the trailer. In the
end I spent about $30...for over $1000 of stuff. One chart had the
fabric, silks, etc for a total of $30, I paid 50 cents

I love Jim, he's such a good husband...

Needless to say I talked to the sellers, and also to my LNS, and I hope
they find an equitable price. I now know what stretcher bars are,
because Miss Billie put all her stuff on them. I picked up a bunch of
unused ones too.

I feel that I have helped both parties; Caroline who sold the stuff
initially ( she said Ms Billie was her best-buying customer) and also
the family of Billie. She is in a Memory place, so doesn't know up from
down.

I am scared that Jim will have a 25cent sale when I die. This was a
lesson to him.
Two words - stash executor. I have one now....

There was a gorgeous piece of redwork, framed beautifully for $2. The
lady running the thing had no concept of the value, but did withdraw it
for a family member.

Oh good!

I feel a bit guilty about profiting from the old lady....but on the
other hand, I have helped them find other buyers, such as my LNS and Ebay.

Hope they have some good luck there....

"Gillian Murray" wrote in message
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This morning DH and I wandered, a bit late, to a local neighborhood, who
had their annual yard sale. I found a few cheap charts at a dine each, and
Jim found some electronic goobahs. Oh, yes, I forgot. I found a Cuisinart
ice-cream maker for $10. The lady swore it worked great with Splenda, so
we will see.

NOW..the ultimate sale. On the way home, we passed an estate sale sign,
about a mile from our house. A big tent had been erected. Knowing the
neighborhood, we didn't expect much.!!BONANZA.

At least 60% was stitching stuff. The price was 50cents each item( per
package). It turned out that this was a lady who bought from my LNS ( it
had the labels on much of it). She would buy the chart, then purchase the
fabric and all the required flosses!! I found a canvas with $112 on it's
original purchase price.. I think I taught the guys selling quite a bit.

50 cents EACH!!!

DH was so bad, he had the guy drag more stuff out of the trailer. In the
end I spent about $30...for over $1000 of stuff. One chart had the fabric,
silks, etc for a total of $30, I paid 50 cents

Needless to say I talked to the sellers, and also to my LNS, and I hope
they find an equitable price. I now know what stretcher bars are, because
Miss Billie put all her stuff on them. I picked up a bunch of unused ones
too.

I feel that I have helped both parties; Caroline who sold the stuff
initially ( she said Ms Billie was her best-buying customer) and also the
family of Billie. She is in a Memory place, so doesn't know up from down.

I am scared that Jim will have a 25cent sale when I die. This was a lesson
to him.

There was a gorgeous piece of redwork, framed beautifully for $2. The lady
running the thing had no concept of the value, but did withdraw it for a
family member.

I feel a bit guilty about profiting from the old lady....but on the other
hand, I have helped them find other buyers, such as my LNS and Ebay.

Gill


Why can't I be so lucky. It sounds like a perfect day for you.

says...

At least 60% was stitching stuff. The price was 50cents each item( per
package). It turned out that this was a lady who bought from my LNS ( it
had the labels on much of it). She would buy the chart, then purchase
the fabric and all the required flosses!! I found a canvas with $112 on
it's original purchase price.. I think I taught the guys selling quite
a bit.

I'm not a yard sale fanatic. In my area, things tend to be overpriced. I can
see the sellers' point in not wanting to give stuff away. Case in point, is a
used paperback really worth $5?

My EGA chapter has an annual rummage sale and things are priced to sell but not
as cheaply as everything for $.50 The only exceptions are 'rare' books. Each
year, many of the same old books are trotted out as very few highly devoted
needleworkers seem to willing to pay the price which the PTB get from used book
sites.
--
another anne, add ingers to reply

Well, if you have TOO much - I bet I know a home for some of it . . .

Great find and what a haul!

linda

I have luck like this at the local Value Village, for those that don't have
one
it is like a salvation army store, dollar store, and estate sale combined
except on a commercial format unlike of salvation shop's not-for-profit
and also has new retails items. They also give profits to various groups,
while other keeps most for their own help groups.

I have gone in and done same in store, finding things from books;
magazines; individual charts; loose floss; kits; hoops; stretcher bars;
and cross stitch supplies including storage cases.

For the books section, I have spent only $10-20 for up to $2000 retail,
normal pricing is 49 cents to $3.99 with a buy 3-4 items and get next free.
Individual charts are sold at 49-99 cents each, while book charts are sold
at $1.99-3.99 each. The kits, $20 for $750-1000 retail . Also the supplies
and stuff, $20-30 for $1500-2500 retail where they do mixed bags stuffed
with the selection.

Best shopping day cost me was around $85, while checking after at home
using the item's old retail price gave up a total of over $3500, and
a lot are still sold but with new higher retails. Books are the main reason
for shopping here, cause being on pension doesn't allow to buy very many
new ones at $50-100 each every 2-4 weeks.



"lucille" wrote in message
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"Gillian Murray" wrote in message
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This morning DH and I wandered, a bit late, to a local neighborhood, who
had their annual yard sale. I found a few cheap charts at a dine each,
and Jim found some electronic goobahs. Oh, yes, I forgot. I found a
Cuisinart ice-cream maker for $10. The lady swore it worked great with
Splenda, so we will see.

NOW..the ultimate sale. On the way home, we passed an estate sale sign,
about a mile from our house. A big tent had been erected. Knowing the
neighborhood, we didn't expect much.!!BONANZA.

At least 60% was stitching stuff. The price was 50cents each item( per
package). It turned out that this was a lady who bought from my LNS ( it
had the labels on much of it). She would buy the chart, then purchase the
fabric and all the required flosses!! I found a canvas with $112 on it's
original purchase price.. I think I taught the guys selling quite a bit.

50 cents EACH!!!

DH was so bad, he had the guy drag more stuff out of the trailer. In the
end I spent about $30...for over $1000 of stuff. One chart had the
fabric, silks, etc for a total of $30, I paid 50 cents

Needless to say I talked to the sellers, and also to my LNS, and I hope
they find an equitable price. I now know what stretcher bars are, because
Miss Billie put all her stuff on them. I picked up a bunch of unused ones
too.

I feel that I have helped both parties; Caroline who sold the stuff
initially ( she said Ms Billie was her best-buying customer) and also the
family of Billie. She is in a Memory place, so doesn't know up from down.

I am scared that Jim will have a 25cent sale when I die. This was a
lesson to him.

There was a gorgeous piece of redwork, framed beautifully for $2. The
lady running the thing had no concept of the value, but did withdraw it
for a family member.

I feel a bit guilty about profiting from the old lady....but on the other
hand, I have helped them find other buyers, such as my LNS and Ebay.

Gill


Why can't I be so lucky. It sounds like a perfect day for you.