This morning DH and I wandered, a bit late, to a local neighborhood, who had their annual yard sale. I found a few cheap charts at a dine each, and Jim found some electronic goobahs. Oh, yes, I forgot. I found a Cuisinart ice-cream maker for $10. The lady swore it worked great with Splenda, so we will see.
NOW>..the ultimate sale. On the way home, we passed an estate sale sign, about a mile from our house. A big tent had been erected. Knowing the neighborhood, we didn't expect much.!!BONANZA.
At least 60% was stitching stuff. The price was 50cents each item( per package). It turned out that this was a lady who bought from my LNS ( it had the labels on much of it). She would buy the chart, then purchase the fabric and all the required flosses!! I found a canvas with $112 on it's original purchase price.. I think I taught the guys selling quite a bit.
50 cents EACH!!!DH was so bad, he had the guy drag more stuff out of the trailer. In the end I spent about $30...for over $1000 of stuff. One chart had the fabric, silks, etc for a total of $30, I paid 50 cents
Needless to say I talked to the sellers, and also to my LNS, and I hope they find an equitable price. I now know what stretcher bars are, because Miss Billie put all her stuff on them. I picked up a bunch of unused ones too.
I feel that I have helped both parties; Caroline who sold the stuff initially ( she said Ms Billie was her best-buying customer) and also the family of Billie. She is in a Memory place, so doesn't know up from down.
I am scared that Jim will have a 25cent sale when I die. This was a lesson to him.
There was a gorgeous piece of redwork, framed beautifully for $2. The lady running the thing had no concept of the value, but did withdraw it for a family member.
I feel a bit guilty about profiting from the old lady....but on the other hand, I have helped them find other buyers, such as my LNS and Ebay.
Gill