Sell Your Swank! (August 16th-17th, 2008) - Page 17

Kevy Baby · 08-17-2008, 12:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Cadaverous Pallor

How much did everyone make?

I lost $20 (we only went to buy something).

katiesue · 08-17-2008, 02:54 PM

I think we've recovered. Huge thank you to the WolfPack for hosting. Also to Disneyphile and Frodo Potter for doing all the signs and everything.

We had a great day and got rid of a whole car load of crap! And we didn't buy too much so yay!

BDBopper · 08-17-2008, 03:39 PM

Kudos to all of you involved. Y'all did a fantastic job!

Not Afraid · 08-17-2008, 05:09 PM

I made around $850 and spent under $25 and I think I found a sofa for about $1000 (I've got an additional $200 in tips from the past 2 weeks to add to the sofa pot, so it might all work out.

MouseWife · 08-17-2008, 08:25 PM

Congrats to all of you!!!

Especially doing it in this summer heat.

Did you guys get a lot of Lookie Loos? Here, anymore, we rarely get people to stop by and really expect to pay more than .25 for anything. Seriously.

I went to the swapmeet today and there were a lot of garage sellers. Times are hard. Actually, there were a lot of empty stalls. I think that people couldn't afford the sellers' fee, maybe.

So, I again commend you all for doing such a wonderful job!

{NA, yay for you and a new sofa!!!}

Cadaverous Pallor · 08-17-2008, 09:31 PM

Wow, wtg!

Disneyphile · 08-18-2008, 10:29 AM

We made $143, and that was without selling any of our big-ticket items.

Story of the day:

Around 12:30, a couple with a little 4yo daughter bought a few items, one of which was GC's copy of South Park: Bigger Longer Uncut on VHS. While taking their cash, I commented to the dad that it's a great film. In broken English, he said, "It's for her. It looks cute. She picked it." and handed the tape to his little girl, who started smiling and pointing at the characters on the box while carrying it to the car.

I couldn't say anything, because I was in disbelief. Ken, who was sitting next to me raised his book to his face and was practically in tears. While they were getting in their car, I asked Ken, "Am I just tired, or did they seriously just buy South Park for their little girl?" Ken affirmed that I wasn't just tired, and much laughter followed.

I could only deduce this theory that led them to this purchase: it was VHS, meaning they're possibly a lower income family and wouldn't even have cable, added with the cultural differences, so they wouldn't have a clue as to what South Park is.

I kept praying for the next couple hours that they wouldn't watch the tape right away and come back.

Although, I kinda chuckle at the thought if they decide to let her watch the movie unattended and the little lass shows up at Kindergarten, teaching other kids how to sing "Uncle ****er".

Kevy Baby · 08-18-2008, 10:52 AM

You do realize that you would be going straight to hell if you believed in the concept?

wolfy999 · 08-18-2008, 11:36 AM

Having a bit of a problem getting a charity to pick up the extra stuff left behind.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

wolfy999 · 08-18-2008, 11:42 AM

Ignore above post, just found one.

View Poll Results: Want to sell your swank?
Yes, I have stuff to sell, and I can also be there to help out.	7	35.00%
Yes, I have stuff to sell, but cannot be there at the sale.	2	10.00%
Maybe. I might need a bulldozer to dig through all my stuff.	3	15.00%
I like boobies. And pancakes.	14	70.00%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 20. You may not vote on this poll

08-17-2008, 02:54 PM	#2
katiesue Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: San Diego Posts: 4,678	I think we've recovered. Huge thank you to the WolfPack for hosting. Also to Disneyphile and Frodo Potter for doing all the signs and everything. We had a great day and got rid of a whole car load of crap! And we didn't buy too much so yay! __________________ My life is so exciting I can hardly stand it.
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08-17-2008, 03:39 PM	#3
BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	Kudos to all of you involved. Y'all did a fantastic job!
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08-17-2008, 05:09 PM	#4
Not Afraid HI! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,108	I made around $850 and spent under $25 and I think I found a sofa for about $1000 (I've got an additional $200 in tips from the past 2 weeks to add to the sofa pot, so it might all work out.
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08-17-2008, 08:25 PM	#5
MouseWife Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Da' Beach Posts: 2,957	Congrats to all of you!!! Especially doing it in this summer heat. Did you guys get a lot of Lookie Loos? Here, anymore, we rarely get people to stop by and really expect to pay more than .25 for anything. Seriously. I went to the swapmeet today and there were a lot of garage sellers. Times are hard. Actually, there were a lot of empty stalls. I think that people couldn't afford the sellers' fee, maybe. So, I again commend you all for doing such a wonderful job! {NA, yay for you and a new sofa!!!} __________________ Summa' time....when the livins' easy.........
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08-17-2008, 09:31 PM	#6
Cadaverous Pallor ohhhh baby Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Parental Bliss Posts: 12,364	Wow, wtg! __________________ The second star to the right shines in the night for you
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08-18-2008, 10:29 AM	#7
Disneyphile SQUIRREL! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: On the curbside. Posts: 5,098	We made $143, and that was without selling any of our big-ticket items. Story of the day: Around 12:30, a couple with a little 4yo daughter bought a few items, one of which was GC's copy of South Park: Bigger Longer Uncut on VHS. While taking their cash, I commented to the dad that it's a great film. In broken English, he said, "It's for her. It looks cute. She picked it." and handed the tape to his little girl, who started smiling and pointing at the characters on the box while carrying it to the car. I couldn't say anything, because I was in disbelief. Ken, who was sitting next to me raised his book to his face and was practically in tears. While they were getting in their car, I asked Ken, "Am I just tired, or did they seriously just buy South Park for their little girl?" Ken affirmed that I wasn't just tired, and much laughter followed. I could only deduce this theory that led them to this purchase: it was VHS, meaning they're possibly a lower income family and wouldn't even have cable, added with the cultural differences, so they wouldn't have a clue as to what South Park is. I kept praying for the next couple hours that they wouldn't watch the tape right away and come back. Although, I kinda chuckle at the thought if they decide to let her watch the movie unattended and the little lass shows up at Kindergarten, teaching other kids how to sing "Uncle ****er".
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08-18-2008, 10:52 AM	#8
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08-18-2008, 11:36 AM	#9
wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	Having a bit of a problem getting a charity to pick up the extra stuff left behind. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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08-18-2008, 11:42 AM	#10
wolfy999 Eyes like Sapphires! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: 2.4 miles from Disneyland Posts: 1,523	Ignore above post, just found one. __________________ Diane "Honesty may be the best policy, but it's important to remember that apparently, by elimination, dishonesty is the second-best policy." - George Carlin 1937-2008 DISNEY IS FINALLY PAYING ME BACK......STILL OWES ME ABOUT (oh, wait....way too much)!
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