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Flea Market and Craft Fair

 Last Sunday, we signed up for an indoor flea market because Don finally realized that he probably had way too many pairs of jeans and Carhart workpants, most of them in sizes that no longer fit. He also had a pile of Harley tee shirts that no longer fit him. We rented a table at the fairgrounds ($30) but we got a second table for free because someone didn't show up. 



They say if you want the good stuff you have to get there early. One guy came and immediately bought all the H-D tee shirts. Poof, gone! Another young man came and asked if he would get a deal if he bought a lot. He checked all the tags so he was obviouslfy looking for something specific, but he ended up hauling away about a third of the pile!

The rest of the day went slower.  People who bought one or two pair remarked about getting a "good deal" and dicker at all. We had a range of waist sizes, but all long legged. Don is tall.

We got our rental money back and made $500, so not a day totally wasted.

This weekend, there was a Craft and Antique Show at the fairground. It was quite huge, so I went to the craft area on Saturday and then took in the antiques on Sunday. I got a little start on Christmas shopping. Don found other things to do this time.

BTW, DOn got a pakage delivered yesterday -- guess -- a pair of jeans, Levi 502.

Comments

  1. Miss MerryOctober 24, 2022 at 9:23 PM

    Sounds like you did great!!!

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  2. AnonymousOctober 25, 2022 at 2:14 AM

    Oh wow! You did super well. I’m so happy for you and it looks like you had a lot of excellent treasures that people were looking for. I must say I’ve never made $500 when we’ve had garage sales in our Illinois village.

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  3. Arkansas PattiOctober 25, 2022 at 6:30 AM

    Congrats on the great sale. That was an impressively large pile of clothes that he no longer wore. Looks like he is stocking up again:)

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  4. MaebemeOctober 25, 2022 at 10:44 AM

    The man likes his jeans, lol! That was a pretty decent return for a day at the flea market. Good idea to split the craft and antique show into two parts. Our biggest arts and craft sale goes in mid-November. I haven't been in years...maybe this time.

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  5. TomOctober 25, 2022 at 11:01 AM

    That looks like a lot of shirts and pants. You did good!

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  6. Linda ReederOctober 25, 2022 at 7:24 PM

    You did well in cleaning out some of Don's stash. Sounds like he'll be growing it again though.

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  7. gigi-hawaiiOctober 26, 2022 at 4:18 PM

    Sounds like a very nice haul. $500 profit is terrific. Great idea!

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  8. BarbaraNovember 9, 2022 at 11:59 AM

    Well that was a great idea. I am starting to revisit my favorite thrift stores. I think putting unneed items back out in the universe is the best. Love the HD purchaser. I love buying multiples.

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