There was a lot of bargaining this trip.
Clint haggled for the beach ball paddles explaining that we needed ping pong paddles, and these would be suitable replacements until we can get some real ones.
Carolyn offered $2 for the suitcase which was marked as $5, and the lady compromised to $3.
Clint didn't even try to haggle for the massager. He tested it and was just like, "Sold."
Catherine got some good deals also. A man was selling an office chair for $30, and she talked him down to $15. She said, "All I have in my wallet is $15." The guy paused and said, "Well, to be honest.... I'll take that $15." Since it was raining, he realized this was his best bet to get rid of it. Sold!
1plug to 3plug adapter, beach ball paddles, fans, jars, lamp shade, metal tins, ping pong paddles, rubber chicken, shiatsu massager, solder, suitcase.
upstairs, Clint and Carolyn's house, Alexandria, Virginia.
July 21, 2012.
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BACKSTORY: We had a guest yardsaler this week. Catherine came with us. Full report of this yard sale expedition can be found at: clintjcl.wordpress.com/?p=8373
But in summary: 6hr27min, 78.3mi trip, spent $21.60 + ~$18.32 gas on 24 purchases worth $285.93. $38.15/hr saved.
Rev. Xanatos Satanicos Bombasticos (ClintJCL) 9 months ago | reply
Some stuff inside the tins that we forgot to take out for this photo:
Closer-up of stuff, including the paddles:
Rev. Xanatos Satanicos Bombasticos (ClintJCL) 9 months ago | reply
And don't forget this: