Hubby found out that a few of our neighbors are planning a Garage Sale this weekend. We're not really prepared for a big sale but there sure is some stuff laying around that could go.
On the one hand I love the idea of paring things down and getting rid of things we no longer need. I almost like getting rid of stuff more than acquiring it - okay maybe not that much. On the other hand I always feel a little miffed when people want to dicker.
When we had the last sale I put on what I thought was a fair price (I wanted the stuff to go). Only to have people offer way less than the price I put on it.All I could think about was how much I paid for it originally.
It was painful to see someone offer pennies on my dollars. It had a profound impact on me last time. Every time I thought about buying something I would wonder if it would be on next year's sales table.
It changed the way my hubby thought too. He discovered a real love of the thrill of the sale. He loved to dicker. So I plan on abandoning him and just enjoying the spoils.
So I can go out and get new stuff... on sale. Maybe at our neighbor's garage?
hahaha!!! Been there done that.
ReplyDeleteI think you're onto something, leaving hubby to the negotiations.
Besides, you've got shopping to do!
: )
I had one garage sale (yard sale) years ago, with my ex, before we moved. Ugh. Too much work for too little return. I just donate all my items now, furniture included. I think of it as a pay-it-forward thing. LOL. But I just can't dicker, I'm not a salesperson, so there's no fun in it for me. Good luck!
ReplyDeleteWe don't really have garage sales, but we do have car boot sales!!
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