Yard Sale

After needing to do it for several years, we finally hosted a yard sale a few weekends ago. Yard sales are a great study in human nature. I’m amazed how people looked through our stuff and knew that our old drapes or tchotchkes would go perfectly in their house. We heard more than one person say that they had no idea where they were going to put something but they were going to buy it anyway. People were even buying gifts for their children or in laws. Our sale certainly brought truth to the “one man’s trash is another man’s treasure” saying. My husband and I had trouble hiding our delight and shock when someone bought the meat slicer we were given as a wedding gift. (Yes, I said a meat slicer as a wedding gift.) There was also a raffle prize lamp won at a golf tournament that someone was so excited to buy and we were excited to see go. People bought linens and mugs, books and exercise equipment.

The biggest surprise was that no one even looked at the two Michael Jackson Thriller albums that we had for sale. We even placed it out front as a marketing ploy to no avail.

Our yard sale might be over, but we still have fabulous prices on a pair of roller blades, several putting mats (because for some reason we needed 3 at one time) and an electric towel warmer. Act now!

--Green Mom