Garage Sales Have Changed in the Last 20 Years
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Do you have a shed? Is this the time of year for sales?
Comments (12)That is a good point Babs...I have not been in the habit of using a potting bench to this point. I usually pot/divide etc right in the bed, most of the time. At other times I end up using the kitchen to pot things up and I would really like to get out of doing that. I will have to try to think about when I actually do pot in the house. Off the top of my head, I have done winter sowing in the kitchen which I guess I wouldn't be using a shed for, since it would be too cold out there at that point. The only other time I use the kitchen, I think, is to do my houseplants which I would normally do either in the spring or the fall. Other than that, I am usually digging, moving, potting up right at the place where the plants are coming out of. I have also wondered how I would feel about the usual counter-like height of most potting benches. Whether they are designed to work standing or if trying to work sitting on a stool with no overhang on the bench would be uncomfortable. Maybe that is another topic for another post. [g] I have played with the idea of using a rolling tool holder that would go with you so you are not making ten trips back to the storage area for that one thing you forgot. [g] Unfortunately, I don't have an overhang that I could put a bench under either. I have not heard of any prison program for building sheds here in Massachusetts. Isn't that interesting that they have that in New Hampshire. You are very lucky that your husband is a builder and that he actually finds the time to build things you need. That isn't always the case. Thanks.. pm2...See MoreGarage sales way down this year
Comments (9)I feel your frustration at the full lots at the big box stores - people paying too much for stuff that wont last the year - so they will be back - viscous cycle! I prefer to shop trift, flea markets and tag sales for durable goods - money goes back closer to home and so often vintage/used goods are better quality/value than those in the big boxes I agree with the above mentioned craigslist and would pump you sale as much as possible there - being specific about what you are selling and descriptive as possible - dates, makers markers etc - even on fairly banal things this gets people's attention when they search also when people shop the boxes they generally think they are buying necessities where yard sales feel impulsive - less discretionary even if that's not true. an empty yard sale feels awkward to browse sometimes too i agree with the poster above maybe more people together makes it feel bigger - and more exciting - your neighborhood looks attractive and walkable so that should be a benefit My neighborhood is very low income and most of the yard sales are absolute junk -never will find anything like the $50 Ethan Allen dining table I posted about in furniture forum there - I love treasure hunts!...See MoreIs anyone having a Garage Sale this year?
Comments (24)I've had three already in the past 6 weeks and I've done very well. I'm a plantlady (interiors, businesses, residences etc) and with this economy we have lost a few accounts and some plants were coming back to the office from the leases (most accounts own their plants)and we don't have any room for them there. My boss asked me if I wanted them as he was going to throw them out. I jumped at it and took them home. I had already been giving plants to all of my neighbors and freecycle as I get them all the time when we replace plants but here I had a few dozen 5-8 foot plants so I had my roommate make up a sandwich board type sign with signs and arrows on both sides so peeps could see it coming or going down our main street which is just a few houses down the block. WOW! We had people coming by all day and I sold almost every plant. My roomate was amazed at the traffic. I told him to look for tools he didn't want (he had tons of stuff as he's a special effects guy in the studios) and we'd add another sign to our "plants for sale" sign on the sandwich board and see what happens. Guys like tools and Holy Camoly! We were sooooo busy. I had more plants to sell and we did really well that weekend. The third time it was a mix of stuff, plants and tools. I made close to $1000.00 and Bill made in the area of $2500.00. Not too bad for three days work and we got rid of a lot of stuff just sitting in the garage too. The second time we had the sale I had a big pot of chicken and rice soup on the stove and quite a few peeps were shopping while holding a hot mug of soup :-) It was chilly and damp that day. We had some fun, met some neighbors and city council members and made a few bucks. Patti2...See MoreRegan only has 20% off Labor Day sale this year
Comments (8)Rockridge rose - so sorry I missed your question, life interfered with my rose hobby! When I called to ask (Friday of Labor Day weekend), the woman on the phone said “they haven’t let them know yet” if they would be having the big sale - not sure how to interpret that? And, I agree with supporting local nurseries when possible, but I also buy online & understand that people need to stick to their budget. In that spirit, I did treat myself to one rose from the 20% sale - it’s a Tamora in the larger green Austin pot. (Per the growers tag, it was grown by Otto & Sons in SoCal - Regan’s must buy from them.) (Sorry re the horizontal picture!)...See Morelilacinjust
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