On Garage Sales

I'll be the first to admit that I buy things at garage sales. People get rid of some good stuff, and often they are only asking a couple bucks. Last year, I got a booster seat for $1. Score!

And, now with garage/yard sale season upon us, there are tons to be seen.

This past weekend, I was out and about and I noticed a bright pink poster board advertising girls clothes up to 4T. The sign was so nice with all of the words typed out. Super easy to read.

Great advertising, yes? So, I made plans to get there bright and early Saturday morning.

My first indication that this sale was not right? I watched 4 sets of people walk away with nothing.

And, it wasn't like there wasn't anything for sale. There was tons of stuff. And entire rack full of girls clothes. There were strollers, toys and more.

Second indication? Apparently, the lady selling the stuff was too lazy to get up or even greet me or say hello. I mean, I had adorable Izzy with me. Who wouldn't say hello? I mean, if you want to make a sale...you gotta work it, right?

Third indication? The used toys (small ones at that) were marked $3. To me, that seems pricey. They were little stuffed animals and such, we're talking beanie babies, people.

Fourth indication? I walked up to the clothes rack. I looked at a little onesie. It had a hand written label and price tag "Gap, 6-12 months, $5."

Holy crap. A Gap onesie for $5. I'm not even going to pay that for a new one, let alone one that's used.

Fifth, sixth, seventh, etc. indication that this sale was crap? The Gymboree outfit for $15. The Strasburg dresses for $25! And, she had 4 of the same dress. Now, I think this is a good brand, and they are pretty expensive, but I'm not buying a dress at a garage sale for $25!

It took everything in me not to walk up to the lady and tell her that this is not a consignment sale or ebay. This is a garage sale. If you think I care that you took the time to hand write out the tags for these clothes that my kids are likely going to trash, you are wrong.

Instead, I kindly grabbed Isabelle up, thanked the rude lady (who still was sitting in the shade of her garage) and walked away.

However, I was really temped to go back around 2 and see if she still had everything. Because, I don't know a person that will go to a garage sale and spend $25 on anything. (Please tell me if I'm crazy, but I don't even spend $25 on my own clothes).

So, take home points, for a successful garage sale, you must have good advertising...and you better have good pricing, or you know what I'll say?

Really, Are You Serious?