Garage Sales And Yard Sales Are Frugal And Green Ways To Find Things

Garage sales and yard sales can be great ways to find something that you need. Somtimes there are not anything that you would be interested in. Sometimes there is. When the economy first went bad in about 2008 there was really some nice stuff at the yard sales near me. As time has went on they have became more and more picked over as the best stuff sells first. You know that times were getting tough when a guy is selling his golf clubs and grill. And the lady of the house was selling furniture and collections. A few years ago a lot of people were getting forclosed and were just dumping stuff. I found a nice Onkyo stereo receiver that was $400 new and not that old for $30 with the manual and original receipt. There were also some nice bicycles and golf clubs. At the same time I do not make that much money and couldn't just buy everything that was a good deal. Because if you cannot afford it, don't really need it, have something like it, a good deal it isn't. Somtimes there are nice clothes. A lot of old obsolete elctronics. Sometimes some nice tools. I have found some tools that I did need for a good deal. Many times there are a lot of music on vinyl, CD and cassette. Of which I can use all three. But do I need them? Many times there are books. I have found some nice reference books and coffe table books. I have found some kitchen stuff. I just found a Caphalon pan for $2. They cost $50 plus new. I have found some high quality knives and other kitchen stuff. I have also found padlocks, rugs, little household stuff. Sometimes there is just a lot of junk and collectable stuff. If you don't really use it, it will just become your new junk. So if it isn't something that you will use it isn't a good deal. I live near three nice subdivisions. Since I work Saurday nights I will get out on the bicycle on Saturday mornings and take a ride. Hit the local yard sales to see what is out there. I have been able to do a good job of just stopping to look. If it is not truly a deal that I need, just pass. As time has passed the best stuff seems to be gone. But you never know usless you check.