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Message:: [QUOTE="pearlsnblume, post: 9515152, member: 141"]I find that we have less garage sales here than we ever had in the past. There are estate sales to go to, but unfortunately in some areas, there is NO parking at all, so where can one park? I have to cross that off my list. There are other estate sales with parking but I guess I am getting older and waiting an hour or more to get in is not as joyful as it used to be. Many of the regulars around here (the buyers) are simply gone. I used to know so many on the line but now almost none. And some estate sales have jacked up their prices so much, there is no way to make a profit at all. A friend of mine went to a sale and they wanted $50 for a vintage box of Christmas Ornies. I used to pay about $5 for a box. She left empty  handed. I agree that many are buying mostly to decorate. I don't think they care if it is old or not. It suits their motif. I honestly can say, I don't know what is hot item to sell. I know cookbooks still sell but mostly in the fall and at holiday time. Other vintage kitchenware also still sells. I think that is because today's kitchen ware is generally cwap to buy new. As Etsy has gotten crazier by the day, I am not going to sales as I was because I don't want to bring more merch into my place. And then have to deal with the lunatics on etsy.[/QUOTE]