I just recently had an enlightening experience participating in an online auction. This particular auction was a fundraiser for a fantastic cause, raising funds for cystic fibrosis awareness. Before I go any further I want to make it clear that what i’m about to share is in no way a reflection on the cystic fibrosis organization, but […]
Closing a Two-Day Deal
This past weekend I re-learned a very valuable lesson. Even with all of my years of experience, I still manage to not follow my own rules, and it usually gets me into trouble. In this particular instance, I was buying a woman’s Disney collection. It was such a large collection that after going through most of the items I ran out of time […]
Time for Lunch!
I was recently doing some treasure hunting when I came across a real gem; A vintage Beatles Yellow Submarine lunchbox from 1968. It’s not in perfect condition, but it had something that made up for all of its imperfections: the original metal thrermos! Typically, after 40+ years, the thermos tends to be missing, and this can as much […]
A Little Garage Sale Advice from a Friend
I’m excited to announce the release of the revised edition of my book The Garage Sale Millionaire! With garage sale season in full force, now is the perfect time to pick up a copy and read up on the best strategies for becoming a savvy buyer and seller. My book is full of tips on […]
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 […]
It’s Garage Sale Season
With every year, it becomes more and more interesting to find ways to save time and money as you try to hit as many garage sales as possible. Every garage sale guru knows that time is truly money, and I believe that the best way to maximize your time is to utilize two resources: Tag […]