Annual rummage sales have great vintage items for dollars or less.
Oh yes, they do!
Tis the season of the Rummage sale, and I just attended an annual favorite yesterday at the Greek Church in Manchester, NH. Some tables are dealers, some are church members, and some are just people who twice a year clean out their collections and sell them for very little money at the church. Although Jenny was otherwise occupied, I had an absolute ball and limited myself to twenty dollars. I got a slew of vintage fabric samples that are perfect for small projects or just to use as small surfaces or swatches for styling... for just ten dollars! I got another larger piece of 60's mod fabric in white with a teal and chartreuse graphic pattern that I will likely stretch over a canvas as wall art and then a few small liqueur glasses with gold flecks on the outside. I have found that these make amazing votive candles for all types of occasions.
Now, here are my tips for rounding up a lot of loot:
1. Check Thursday's newspaper for the listing and make a map of which sales to attend.
2. Start early and be in line when the doors open.
3. Bring dollar bills and quarters, as many things are priced in that range.
4. Bargain and make deals... ask for a group or quantity discount.
5. Bring those canvas or recycled bags for all your purchases.
6. Drag a wife, husband or friend to canvas the area better and help take purchases to the car.
Oh,and give me a wide berth, because I move down those isles like bull in a china shop with a palpable mantra in my head: "mine, Mine, MINE!"
(posted by Matthew Mead)
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31 comments:
we're on the cusp of rummage sales in nebraska and i can hardly wait! auctions are in full bloom and i am loving the bounty!! great tips.
All that for $20? You surely know how to wheel and deal! Sounds like you found some good stuff! Be sure to show us what you'll do with it! :)
Once Again- Love this, why oh why cant i love where these amazing flea markets take place- As a child we went to flea markets when it was embarressing, and now i cant get enough.. Love the Blog
Karryann
I love a good rummage sale/flea market. Sounds like you got lots of great bargains. The Christmas magazine sounds wonderful. Can't wait. Love & blessings from NC!
I don't live near rummage sales any more and I miss them!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love rummage sales and great bargains, but as one of the chairpersons of our church rummage sale (it's a BIG one), I would say to nix the asking of discounts. Everything is already a deal and after all, the money is going to a non-profit - at our church rummage sale, the money goes to support many wonderful organizations outside of the church.
:)Heidi
That mantra, call it positive affirmation, is key to a successful day out. Nothing wrong with a bit of elbow action and a pace that leaves plumes of dust in your wake. Serious hat on, shopping grin fixed...let's get busy. After all, nothing more serious than when you are entering into high stakes negotiation over a second hand wicker basket!
That's so true! I love Yard sales and always find amazing bargains!
As to the "Bull in a China Shop"...on Myth Busters, they found that bulls are actually very careful...making every attempt not to knock into things. It was interesting to watch that show! =)
I am excited to see the start of the local yard sales. I cannot imagine all the wonderful items I will be grabbing this spring.
Rummage sales always have nice treasures! Love them. Bought 2 doors for $3 once. Crazy deal!
so happy to have found your blog.. have looked everywhere for your magazine and cannot seem to locate it... i will remain patience as i am sure you are so busy and distribution come here soon...
i have a vintage hone store in seattle www.redticking.com and would love to carry it... congratulations!!!
I just recently signed up with a Network that via email send me Estate Sales in my area, but I believe it is a Nationwide site. I have gotten some great bargains especially on the second day. Thanks for sharing your tips!
Nancy
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A good friend or sister, a hazelnut latte, a yummy pumpkin scone, a map, garage sale ads, and a pocket full of cash... I love a good treasure hunting day! =)
Great post! I'm looking forward to yard and rummage sales to start around here soon!
Love rummage sales...and thrift shops in the basements of old-time Methodist/Episcopal churches, too!
You nailed it pretty good. Church sales can be some the best. I have a few favorites. Glad you don't live in my neck of the woods. We'd be head buttin'!LOL
What fun! I'm so happy that it's that time of year again...though, we received several new inches of snow last night!
Happy Easter!
: )
Julie M.
Great tips!! Thanks for sharing!
Happy Easter!
:D Lynda
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Such fun tips! I mean nothing is better than a weekend of rummage sales and flea markets, if you ask me :)
so glad it's garage sale season again! thanks for posting these tips---wonderful as always : )
What fun! I found an estate sale that opened early -grabbed a great frame. Wish that I had an extra $500 in my pocket for some of the other items.
Thanks for the tips - circling ads in the newspaper this weekend. ;)
Yesterday I placed an old wire basket full of vintage finds, fresh flowers and books on the coffee table. My husband said "it looks like a flea market". I told him "thank you"! lol
Have a great week!
R
Fantastic tips!
Let the season begin!
I guess they are international tips
Bring on the garage sales and screaming deals. Love this time of year.
We must be related, that is exactly how I go down the isle at a rummage sale. In fact people will see me out and call my name or say hi and I will not even notice them. I always tell anyone who sees me not to take it personaly, but I'm in the zone!!
;) Michelle
LOL.....love your mantra!!!
20 bucks can serve you well if you know that you have to limit yourself. I have tried that a few times, however I always tend to want more than I should get.
My son's girlfriend is from Manchester. Nice town!!!
becky
Heck with the tote bags--I bring a rolling metal cart (the kind my grandmother used for groceries years ago). More room for more goodies!!!
A rummage sale sounds like fun. I used to like flea markets, but they are filled with more socks and t-shirt vendors than the real cool stuff like vintage finds.
Great list of tips Matthew! I'm myself a flea market treasure "hunter" and I've started to map flea markets in the US and in the World! Here is the link to the map for those who'd like to know more about their local flea markets: http://www.fleamarketinsiders.52ndwest.com/mapping-the-world-best-flea-markets/
:)
I love rummage sales and great bargains
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