The sale started at five, I got there around ten after and already the cars were lined up. I got inside and was quickly pushed into the conga line of people making their way around the tables. Three banquet tables were piled with clothes which I was not interested in pilfering through, but I did do a fair bit of browsing at the kitchen supplies table along the back.
My first snag was four medium size glasses which I thought would match the set of brand new glasses I had picked up in the summer. Beside those were these short round glasses that didn't seem appropriate for holding any kind of drink, but looked like they would make great tea light candle holders. I grabbed four at 25 cents a piece.
Next I spotted black salt and pepper shakers. I have a black wooden table so I figured they would look perfect. Each shaker had a $0.25 label on it--who would buy one without the other?
At this point my hands were getting full. I looked around and saw that some people had boxes or baskets to carry their stuff. Where did they get these things? Did I miss picking one up on the way in? There must be a secret to doing these sales.
Then I saw a blue roaster, just like my mom's. It had ambition written all over it for only four dollars. I just might cook my family Thanksgiving dinner this year. It also fit all my loot quite nicely.
Lastly, I saw a little Pyrex dish and lid that looked the right size for doing one portion of whatever. It was an easy pick for three dollars. The last thing I grabbed was a little red jar shaped like a strawberry with a gold lid that looked like the leaf and stem. It had a little opening where the handle of a tiny gold spoon stuck out. I thought it would look cute as a sugar dish.
In total I spent $15.00. I want to go again; I can't wait for garage sale season!This morning I was out with my mom and although it was hard to resist the new spring fashions I did it--but I bought house stuff instead. I got a blender and a nifty travel cup attachment so I can make and take blended beverages. Mmmm, liquid breakfast...
When I got home I decided to play house and I set up a place setting on my table's Lazy Susan (the table is still in storage at Grandma's)
Can you spot the bargain?
5 comments:
$.025? Sweet! That's only 5 cents for both the salt and pepper shaker combined!
My new blender should get delivered on Monday! I can't wait!!! Blenders are like the new must have kitchen appliance. Now you can add to the blender category on the cooking blog, well, in your own home, not Rob's.
I love my blender..
$.025 is a pretty sweet deal, but what if you weren't a salt person and only wanted the pepper shaker? Would you round up and give them three pennies? Or would you be a jerk and demand exact change?
Thank you for pointing out the typo, you clowns :P
Wow - it paid off to be early. When we arrived at the sale at 5:45, there was nothing exciting on display. Lots of clothes (not interested, thanks) and seriously floral livingroom furniture. My cousin did score an "antique" angel food cake pan for $1. The cashier mentioned it may be a collector's item.
Congrats on the house!
Garage sales are the best, especially in Charleshood. Some of my favourite finds were a oak china cabinet, a kitchen table (six chairs), bar stools, new cappuccino maker, lawn mower, snow blower, and a vintage radio-flyer wagon. May 5th is the huge neighbourhood garage sale in Lindenwoods. You should check it out.
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