Saturday, March 2, 2013

Yard Sale and High School Rummage Sale

Haul:
1 of 3000 Limited edition Fossil Batman watch - $20
Pokemon Player's Guide - 25 cents
Cool retro sunglasses - Free
 

Annual Rummage Sale Success!

A youth sports organization rents out an old movie rental store every year and has a huge rummage sale.  The line was about 60 people long by the time I showed up 10 minutes early.  It was packed full of pushy people, a lot of dealers looking to make a dollar.  I went to find some shoes for an 80s party and by the time I squeezed my way over to the shoes,  this guy with a giant box had picked up almost every pair of guys shoes.  Oh well,  the organization benefits in the end and I was still able to get a good haul.  My son was certainly excited. 

Haul:
Lee Jeans. Torn and ready to be acid washed for 80s party. - 25 cents
Cars 2 Launcher for my son - $3
Life WWII magazine - Free
(2) U.S. Divers snorkeling sets - $1 ea.
Bubba Mug - 75 cents
AcrylPro tile adhesive (convenient, I'm installing tile next weekend!) - 25 cents
Heavy gauge extension cord - $5
Skil Leatherman-like multi tool with sockets - $2
Cars 2 Mack Hauler - 25 cents
Tow Mater toy - 25 cents
Coleman flexible flashlight - 25 cents
(2) Johnny Cash records, (1) Frank Sinatra record - Free
The Honeymooners entire series on DVD (sealed) - $1
Toni Spencer "Red Geranium Cat" print repro - 50 cents
 
Quite a haul! $15 for all (including Cars launcher not picured)
 

Lee Jeans. Torn and ready to be acid washed for 80s party. - 25 cents
Cars 2 Launcher for my son - $3
Life WWII magazine - Free
(2) U.S. Divers snorkeling sets - $1 ea.
Bubba Mug - 75 cents
AcrylPro tile adhesive (convenient, I'm installing tile next weekend!) - 25 cents
Heavy gauge extension cord - $5
Skil Leatherman-like multi tool with sockets - $2
Cars 2 Mack Hauler - 25 cents
Tow Mater toy - 25 cents
Coleman flexible flashlight - 25 cents
(2) Johnny Cash records, (1) Frank Sinatra record - Free
The Honeymooners entire series on DVD (sealed) - $1
Toni Spencer "Red Geranium Cat" print repro - 50 cents

Wednesday, February 27, 2013

Titanium Head Tennis Racquet

I had to take a trip about 1 1/2 hours from home for an appointment so I decided to stop by the local Goodwill.  This one was a little more organized than mine and had some nicer quality items.  I grabbed this Head Ti-S7 that's in great shape.  All it needs is some new tape and it's good to go.

Haul:
Head Ti-S7 $6

Friday, February 22, 2013

Bad Weather Brings Bad Haul


It was raining sideways today which meant fewer people at Goodwill. Too bad it also meant fewer items for some reason. My son got another Cars 2 toy (a Tow Mater launcher!) and I picked up this vintage red Swingline stapler. Hopefully we'll have some better luck at the storage unit auction this weekend.
$2 Vintage Red Swingline Stapler


Monday, February 18, 2013

Library Book Sale


Haul:
One thousand years of painting
Ashes of the earth by Elliot Patterson
Button button by Richard Matheson
And the most exciting part:
2 Hard Case Crime books (my favorite publisher)
The max
Memory

Goodwill's Presidents Day Sale

Goodwill had a good sale today. Unfortunately they opened the doors earlier than they advertised and I saw a lot of full carts when I showed up. I still scooped up a few good deals and my wife got a cart full of children's clothes so everyone walked away happy (especially my son, see his Cars haul in an earlier post).

Haul:
Smith Corona Coronet Super 12 Typewriter $9.50
Painting by "Kennedy" in nice frame
Rosie the Riveter Action Figure $2.80
Universal No. 72 Meat Grinder $6

Cars!

My son spotted this bag of Pixar Cars diecasts for $3