I’m beginning to hear about a new habit that could be a huge detriment to your garage sale profits. Apparently sellers are throwing away items before their sale even begins, assuming that they are worthless. Unless the item is a dirty litter box or a stained food container like a baby bottle, you really should […]
Measuring your Carbon Footprint
Our blog, Second Hand Social, is not just about sharing awesome yard sale finds and featuring great ideas from those who work in the Second Hand Industry, we also want to educate our readers on how they can be proactive in environmentally conscious living. We’re not sure how many bonus points you get if you […]
The early bird doesn’t always get the worm
When discussing garage sales, everyone seems to say things like “Go early.” “Show up before they’re set up.” “Be there before the sun rises.” “If you hear roosters crowing, you’re too late,” …get the idea? We tend to assume that earlier is better. In terms of getting first crack at the best items, this is definitely the truth, but […]
Decorating on a Dime: Upcycling Yard Sale Treasures
You never know what you’ll find at a yard sale, and with some finds, the possibilities for re-use and upcycling are limitless. This is what makes second hand shopping and “decorating on a dime” so exciting! Today we’re thrilled to introduce Linda Pokora of Designer’s Limited, an Interior Designer based in Greensboro, North Carolina. Linda […]
Garage Sale Memories
Today is National Garage Sale Day, 2012! To celebrate this fun day, we’re sharing some amazing finds and fun memories from garage sale enthusiasts! “My amazing find was a new $1,700 computer projector for $20. The box was open but the projector hadn’t even been taken out of the box. I asked the owner how […]
Reeling Them In
I just received a fantastic tip from one of my readers in Texas and I’m really excited to share it everyone. When you’re having a garage sale, make a display of “man things” close to the street. When women drive by, they’ll have an easier time convincing their husbands to stop and shop around a […]