Saturday, June 14, 2014

The Great Yard Sale

I ran to an estate sale yesterday at lunch and it was just okay. I found a few good things and bought of huge box of empty boxes for $5. They were all sizes and very sturdy and I can use them for shipping my Etsy stuff so I was pretty happy about that. However that just didn't satisfy my junk craving, and you junkers know what I mean. So I looked through the ads for yard sales today and came across this:



How could I pass this up, I mean really "The Great Garage Sale"! Well I got myself up this morning and headed that way and let me tell you it was "The Great Garage Sale" and it certainly put an end to my craving! I walked away very satisfied. Usually when you go to sales like this by fellow junkers the prices are kind of high because they know what they have. Not at this one, I mean things were cheap! I think they were moving and just wanted to unload all their junk. I didn't get there right when they started so I have no idea what I might have missed out on but I was pretty happy with my haul. So here is what I came home with:

Hazel Atlas Cocktail Set (Shaker, Ice Bucket and 12 glasses)



Old Flat Bed Toy Truck


My first creepy dolls ever (I got some doll parts too!)




First Aid Boxes and an old Clock Face





Box of jewelry making supplies (there is some cute stuff in there)





Lots of old card games










Box full of junk (all for $2)





This little pie bird was in the $2 box, he is cracked but that's okay because I have always wanted a pie bird and he will just stay here with me.


I also found this piece which I still have to research but it looked interesting





Old photographs





Bag of old ephemera (my favorite)










I also picked up this piece, it will be great to use as a display or in my office.


Hope you found a "Great Garage Sale" in your area this weekend and rescued lots of vintage!

Sharing with:

Sir Thrift A Lot
Show and Share - Coastal Charm
Knick of Time
Ivy and Elephants
Share Your Cup
Thrifty Treasures - Southern Hospitality

14 comments:

  1. Thrifting is so much fun, you found awesome things!

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  2. Welcome to the creepy doll club!!!!!!

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  3. Oh some awesome finds, and creepy dolls are cute in a creepy way.............

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  4. I went out and about, too! You got some really neat finds.
    Love all the vintage games, I've been looking for some bingo cards.
    Hugs,
    Patti

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  5. Wow what a great haul! I love all the little bits and bobs.

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  6. Wow - you came away with some WONDERFUL stuff!

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  7. So happy that they all found a great junkie to go home with...the "Great Garage Sale" Lady :-)

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  8. I love that last piece! So unusual! And I've never seen a pie bird out in the wild! Great find!

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  9. I may have to put a transmitter on your car so I can sneakily follow you around. You are the best treasure hunter with ephemera - my favorite stuff! Love all the games and flash cards.

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  10. You did hit the jackpot! Love the phonics cards and touring card game.

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  11. Every week you have fantastic hauls. Love the monkey photograph & postcard. Finding the full cocktail set in what looks like amazing condition is superb!

    Thanks for linking up with Thriftasaurus!

    ♥ Sir Thrift-A-Lot
    http://www.sirthriftalot.blogspot.com

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  12. woah! what a yard sale! i love that "do not feed the animals"photo with the monkey!

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  13. Wow, what great prices! I went to an estate sale and had to pay $1 for each postcard and you got a whole lot. I am drooling over the first aid boxes, clock face, and pie bird! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
    hugs,
    Jann

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