Garage Sale Shopping Part 5: Bring a Buddy

Garage sale shopping can be a lonely thing, it’s always good to bring a friend. I’m not talking about bring just any kind of friend. When you are trying to sort trash from treasure, you need to bring the buddy who will talk you out of buying that velvet Elvis print (or whatever garage sale “must have” you find). You need a good friend who will ask, “Do you really need that?” or “What are you doing to do with it?” A really good garage sale friend will tell you, “You already have 5 just like it and you don’t use any of them!”

When you are choosing your garage sale buddy, look for someone who isn’t afraid to be honest with you. He or She will be your greatest asset in finding garage sale gold

Garage Sale Shopping Part 3: Only Buy it if You Would Pay Full Price
Garage Sale Shopping Part 4: Only Carry Cash
Becoming and Expert Garage Saler
Get the most for your money at a Garage Sale
Garage Sale Shopping Part 2: Shop with a list

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2 Responses to “Garage Sale Shopping Part 5: Bring a Buddy”

  1. Susie J Says:

    Honesty is a vital factor. Saves you a lot of headaches later.

  2. Sunny Says:

    Honesty is a vital factor in a friend, no matter what you are doing together. It should also be sweetened with a good dose of love.

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