Comments on: TGIF Means Garage Sale Shopping For Me

By: Do You Get Eco-Guilt? — Greener Parent

Do You Get Eco-Guilt? — Greener Parent — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:34:09 +0000

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By: Mara

Mara — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 04:10:14 +0000

Thanks Joy and Rebecca! What a thrill to have comments from you two!
@ Rebecca — I’m probably a horrible garage sale shopper, in that I almost never bargain. I might offer a dollar or two less if I am getting several items, but mostly I just buy those items that are already priced to sell.
@ Joy — Isn’t it a rush?! And I do love that all those good deals come with a clean (or cleaner) conscience! Good look finding your Christmas gifts.

By: Joy

Joy — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 23:57:02 +0000

I got such a thrill reading this post! After a few years of going to thrift stores, I started garage sale shopping again this summer and was amazed! All my son’s birthday presents cost a total of $16–and he got an incredible heap of quality stuff! I want to garage sale for Christmas gifts but it’s harder to find yard sales here since the rain has started. Still, I might just brave the weather and head out there thanks to your inspiration! We’re glad you were a part of TGT this week!

By: Rebecca (Green Baby Guide)

Rebecca (Green Baby Guide) — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 15:31:49 +0000

You got some great deals. I won’t even tell you how much my dining set cost . . . and it was used, too! Agh! I have never been that into garage sales because they seem to require a lot of organization, getting up early, bargaining, etc. I can tell they are really worth it, though. Garage sales tend to be cheaper than Craigslist, and they have larger selections. I really should give them a try next summer.

Thanks for joining us for Thrifty Green Thursday!