Rosie W. here offering some “editorial comment” about certain buzz words in yard sale ads that tamp down my expectations for said sale.
*Hunting/fishing items: “Not Sarah”
*Xmas items: “Enough, overkill!”
*VHS Tapes: “Dinosaurs”
*Almost new country items….:”Ahem…like ducks with bows? No thanks”
*Whatnots/Knickknacks: “Dust”
*Home Interior: “Not my taste, boring and probably made in China”
*Muzzle Loader: “Again, not Sarah, and try the Pawn Shop, dude”
*Large Bird Cage: “Huh? Just how large IS this bird?”
*Coach Bags, and Nine West Shoes: “Retired and giving up the Marlo Thomas ‘professional’ look”
*Canned Food: “Is this a sign of the times? Try food pantry donation folks or just throw away if old…..ick!”
*Nordic Trac: “A White Elephant of the Yard Sale circuit….we found ours at the dump”
*Stuffed Animals: “Fleas, drool, mold and dust…..”
*Beanie Babies, Avon Bottles, and other “collectibles” : “If you dig clutter…”
Rosie P. would like to add some further comments after reviewing local and regional craigslist ads.
Out of Jefferson ,NC---Canned Foods and seasonal decorations. I am pretty certain that this topped my list of garage sales that I had no interest in perusing. Yikes! Naturally, I found that the term "seasonal decorations" can be said in a wide variety of ways, such as " Christmas and fall decorations, decorative holiday items, holiday decor, and just plain Christmas." All were used to describe the offerings of sellers across the region. Rosie W. and I agree on this one. Maybe we are just both naturalists/minimalists when it comes to Santa and the holiday season.
I also agree with "antiques and collectibles" statement. If they are so interesting and sought after, then the seller should identify them for the buying public. These terms do not make me circle a sale and put it on my list. I am also a little bit wary of the "homemade goods" that are advertised. This is a personal preference, but it kind of creeps me out. I am not supportive of selling food, donuts, hotdogs, popcorn, brownies, cookies, etc. at sales. The only time I find an exception to this rule is a church sale with a kitchen where you can see and smell them cooking the food. This erases any mental images I have of someone cooking the food in their homes with who knows what going on in there.
Electronics, crafts, and pocketbooks. These are just a few more to add to my list.
ODDS and INS --out of Asheville, NC. This just cracked me up and I had to share it !
Our next blog will focus on key words or phrases in ads that catch our eye and make us add them to our Saturday morning lists. We would love to hear from you and know which catch words turn off your interest. Happy Hunting!
If someone advertises antiques, I expect high prices and don't put that sale high on my list. I also tend to avoid the 'Home Interior' stuff as it is not my taste. I rarely completely avoid a sale based on listed items in the ad.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the feedback Dawn. I agree with not completely avoiding the sale, but I think that it just may not make my top 5 on the list. I like your insight about the antiques and prices-- I am just usually not interested. I like retro , but antiques seems older than retro items--that again is my own personal assumption. Happy Hunting Dawn.
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