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<p>[QUOTE="Marko, post: 2579315, member: 210"]Yeah, the perpetual yard sales are a killer. My township bans them. Baby clothes and stuffed animals, nah. I tend to avoid sales in newer housing developments because it's usually glassware and HSN QVC stuff, but you never know. I picked up a vintage sterling hand mirror for a dollar at one last year. I always tell people I collect jewelry, but it's very cutthroat around here. If the ad mentions antiques, it pretty much means everything will be overpriced. </p><p><br /></p><p>I love church sales and estate sales in little older homes. You find the best stuff, not always what others may find valuable. I love vintage sheets, comforters, wool blankets, dish towels, and doilies. </p><p><br /></p><p>One sale nobody thought to look in the bathroom. After I scooped a bag full of 14k and sterling jewelry, I went in the bathroom and found a full bottle of Creed Adventus and another full bottle of Creed Island something. I was charged $10 for all. I am not adverse to finding newer treasures.[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="Marko, post: 2579315, member: 210"]Yeah, the perpetual yard sales are a killer. My township bans them. Baby clothes and stuffed animals, nah. I tend to avoid sales in newer housing developments because it's usually glassware and HSN QVC stuff, but you never know. I picked up a vintage sterling hand mirror for a dollar at one last year. I always tell people I collect jewelry, but it's very cutthroat around here. If the ad mentions antiques, it pretty much means everything will be overpriced. I love church sales and estate sales in little older homes. You find the best stuff, not always what others may find valuable. I love vintage sheets, comforters, wool blankets, dish towels, and doilies. One sale nobody thought to look in the bathroom. After I scooped a bag full of 14k and sterling jewelry, I went in the bathroom and found a full bottle of Creed Adventus and another full bottle of Creed Island something. I was charged $10 for all. I am not adverse to finding newer treasures.[/QUOTE]
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