I’ve been quite busy these last few weeks and I’m excited to finally be able to share the reasons why! I just returned from a trip to Los Angeles where I was filming a segment for the Hallmark Channel’s Home and Family show. I had a fantastic time with the crew and hosts Mark Steines (from Entertainment Tonight) […]
Rusty Treasures
Last weekend I had the pleasure of travelling to Hartland, Ohio to the Hartville Marketplace and Flea Market. Together with Hartville Marketplace, we threw a “Rusty Treasures” event, inviting people from the area to bring in any items or collectibles they might want appraised. It was essentially an Antiques Road Show event, but in this case, I was the appraising […]
Deal Hunting Hiatus
Hello fellow garage sale hunters! I regret to inform you that I’ll be taking the month of October off from blogging. I’ve had a great deal of projects come up – including some rather large collections I intend to sort, research and resell – and unfortunately will not be able to maintain my weekly postings. I […]
Sometimes the best deal is right in front of you
A lot of people believe that in order to find a great deal they need to wake up at 6am to beat the crowds at their local garage sale. While this is true in terms of finding great second hand items, you might consider your local brick and mortar stores for a great deal as […]
Being more tech savvy than your three-year-old
Have you ever felt that you’re behind the times in technology? I certainly do every time I see my three-year-old play with my wife’s iPad. He understands how to download new apps and play games…he uses it like he was born with it – which is more than I can say for myself! There is […]
Dress Down for Success
Do you strategically plan your outfit before heading to a garage sale? If not, you could be hurting your bottom line. Negotiating can be tricky for beginners. It may look easy, but it’s much more than throwing out a number and adjusting based on the response. There are strategies and tricks that involve all sorts of factors; one of […]