I Spent $143 at an Estate Sale Today
@Kouponkaren (5503)
United States
September 23, 2023 1:42pm CST
Oh my gosh, what a great time I had at an estate sale today. You may think that spending $143 at an estate sale is a lot of money, BUT since I sell on eBay, most of it was a business expense!
I haven't even unloaded my truck yet, but here's what I can remember of what I bought:
4 coats at $8.00 each
3 shirts at $3.00 each
1 hat $3.00
5 pairs of Sketchers women's shoes $4.00 each
1 Vera Bradley purse $3.00
1 set of plastic drawers for my storage unit (for eBay) $5.00
1 American Girl doll $45.00
1 new bottle of glucosamine (for my arthritis) $1.00 ($9.95 at Walmart)
1 jar of spaghetti sauce $1.00
1 box of Brillo pads $1.00
1 set of 10 large stencils $5.00
1 container of embroidery thread $5.00
1 box of hygiene products which includes new dental floss and a toothbrush, etc.)
There are a few other things but I have high hopes for selling the shoes, shirts, jackets, and the American Girl doll for a nice profit on eBay. I will keep you updated on anything I make a good profit on.
One thing's for sure, when I am at an estate sale, I am totally in the zone of looking for bargains and things to resell on eBay and it keeps my mind off my recall of my mammogram. :0)
What's the best thing you ever bought at an estate sale/yard sale?
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@kaylachan (71773)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Sep 23
My husband found a cute outfit for me at a yard sale I think. I still fit in it, but because it was used there are holes where there shouldn't be.
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
24 Sep 23
@kaylachan
Oh no, that's too bad. Was it anything you could mend?
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@kaylachan (71773)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
24 Sep 23
@Kouponkaren I don't think so. I suppose if I wanted to, I could but I just decided not to worry about it.
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@Virtually2021 (828)
• Southend-On-Sea, England
23 Sep 23
I brought some good novels at a yard sale.
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
23 Sep 23
@Virtually2021
Oh yeah, books are always cheap at yard sales.
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@kareng (61739)
• United States
23 Sep 23
Oh I'm jealous! My best find was something I kept for myself. It was a set of dishes and I forgot the designer name but they are country themed with a rooster on them. Fits perfectly with our old house!
Did you see my post about what I found at the flea market yesterday?
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
24 Sep 23
@kareng
No, I didn't see it but I will go check it out now.
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@RebeccasFarm (90474)
• Arvada, Colorado
23 Sep 23
I am glad you are having a grand time Karen..good buys there.
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@RubyHawk (99405)
• Atlanta, Georgia
25 Sep 23
@Kouponkaren That’s a good idea but with postage so high I don’t see see how you guys make a profit. Of course I know you do or you wouldn’t be in the business. I tried it for a little but hardly broke even.
@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
24 Sep 23
@RubyHawk
I do both...my primary goal is to find things to resell on eBay, but sometimes I do find things for myself to bring home as well.
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
24 Sep 23
@Gilljane
I don't mind the posting but I hate the packing and shipping part of selling on eBay. My favorite part is the treasure hunting at estate sales and thrift shops, and hearing the ca-ching of the cash register which means I have made money!
@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
24 Sep 23
@jstory07
Wow, those are amazing deals. I sometimes buy those kinds of thing but I pay more than that for them.
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@LeaPea2417 (37379)
• Toccoa, Georgia
23 Sep 23
I have bought a couple of antique cutlery and plates from eBay that I know have come from people buying them at estate sales and selling them online.
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@RasmaSandra (80748)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
23 Sep 23
You certainly got a lot of good stuff. Now stop that let's keep the M word out of our minds. I keep wishing the best for you so sending you encouragement and virtual hugs, I have only been to one yard sale ages ago and got a nice table lamp for a few bucks,
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@1creekgirl (41750)
• United States
23 Sep 23
You got some great bargains! I guess my great buy was at a yard sale years ago when I bought a home made quilt that was beautiful for $20 I think. I kept it for a while, then sold it on ebay for $200.
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
24 Sep 23
@1crrekgirl
Wow, Vicki, you made a fantastic profit on it. Good for you.
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@freelancermariagrace (28679)
• Philippines
24 Sep 23
That is nice. I bought a second-hand bag at a garage sale three years ago.
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@Kouponkaren (5503)
• United States
24 Sep 23
@freelancemariagrace
I have gotten some good deals on those myself. Some of them I have sold and some I have kept.
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