Anyone ever find nice stuff at garage sales..??

[chriskim]

A few years ago, I bought a breastmilk pump for $10 and sold for $25. Does that count?

[rjackson44]

Originally Posted by chriskim

A few years ago, I bought a breastmilk pump for $10 and sold for $25. Does that count?

No that does not lol

[bobbyw8469]

Not really...most of my yard sale finds are shiny stuff. I once saw some old 1955 Bowmans once. All commons. No stars, no umps. The guy thought he had gold. I walked away empty handed.

[Cmount76]

About 15 years ago, I was driving by a garage sale and noticed a considerable amount of sport stuff, so I pulled over. He had a folding table, with about 5-7 5,000 count boxes.

Very long story very short - I began thumbing through. We had a short conversation (really nice guy) - he led me to his garage - In awe, I left, rented a small U-haul, and returned to load everything away. In total, (47) 5,000 count boxes, along with random boxes holding cards.

Some of the highlights included (3) 1957 Mantle's, a '55 Aaron, a '53 J. Robinson, and a near complete '59 Topps set.

Needless to say, I had a good card day!

[butchie_t]

Not cards and not yard sale. I went to an antique store and came across a display of older, silver coins. There were over 20 silver coins alone in this display. The person wanted $20.00 for it.

I went to the cashier and bought it right then. Once all the coins were removed, they priced out at just over $80.00 in melt. So, 20 for 80 (net 60) was a great deal for me.

Best I got.

Cheers,

Butch

[obcbobd]

1972 and 1973 sets in NM condition (sold both for $5k 7-8 years ago)

Shoebox full of 66/67 BB and FB

Autographed Yaz photos and bat (Yaz did some work for his company)

70/72 and 72 ATG Complete Kelloggs sets

[Eggoman]

Not me, but my Pa...

When he was alive, he LOVED Garage Sales. He didn't know much about cards or prices of "STUFF", he just bought by instinct...

Years ago, he knew that I collected OLD baseball cards and he came home with these for me as a gift...

My jaw dropped to the floor. He never told me what he paid, but he didn't pay much for anything. (Jon Canfield is still after me for the TTT - Hey, Jon!)

Thanks, Pa!

[mrreality68]

Originally Posted by Eggoman

Not me, but my Pa...

When he was alive, he LOVED Garage Sales. He didn't know much about cards or prices of "STUFF", he just bought by instinct...

Years ago, he knew that I collected OLD baseball cards and he came home with these for me as a gift...

My jaw dropped to the floor. He never told me what he paid, but he didn't pay much for anything. (Jon Canfield is still after me for the TTT - Hey, Jon!)

Thanks, Pa!

Cool Pieces and great memories he gave you

[bnorth]

Nice find Octavio.

This still saddens me. I stopped at the local Sally(Salvation Army) Monday and they had a mint Bert Blyleven figure for $4.25 out the door. I looked and they sell for $15-$20 plus shipping on eBay.

Then as I was going to take a pic to send to a friend I went to move another piece and knocked the Bert figure over. Of course it broke both arms off when it hit the floor.

Never cards but found a awesome Foghorn Leghorn glass and a cool little silver box/charm at my neighbors rummage sale last fall.

About to hit submit and remembered I have got a sports find. I found an autographed picture of Dr J several years ago. Still have it. Would have sold it but it is made out to "Clint". Have yet to find someone named Clint looking for a Dr J auto.

[isiahfan]

Originally Posted by Cmount76

About 15 years ago, I was driving by a garage sale and noticed a considerable amount of sport stuff, so I pulled over. He had a folding table, with about 5-7 5,000 count boxes.

Very long story very short - I began thumbing through. We had a short conversation (really nice guy) - he led me to his garage - In awe, I left, rented a small U-haul, and returned to load everything away. In total, (47) 5,000 count boxes, along with random boxes holding cards.

Some of the highlights included (3) 1957 Mantle's, a '55 Aaron, a '53 J. Robinson, and a near complete '59 Topps set.

Needless to say, I had a good card day!

What was the damage?

[STL1944]

Best thing I found at a garage sale was a stack of 15 or so 1952 Topps for $.25 cents each (this was 5 years ago).

I bought the whole stack and ended up with a PSA 4 Duke Snider and a PSA 4 Andy Pafko.

Not bad.

The only bad part is I keep on thinking if I try hard enough I should be able to replicate my find... Has not been successful so far!

[icurnmedic]

Not sure if this counts but really cool….

A few years back I was heavy into buying sterling silver.
I was going to my sons baseball game in a small area known as Meiseheimer ,NC. He played for a small school, Pfeiffer university. He told me to stop and check out the antique store 1/2 mile from the school..
I did.
I found a "Book" that was made of sterling. Had nice etching on the front. Paid $200 I think. Thought this is heavy and nice..

Got it home and the melt value was north of $800.
More cool however, is that it was a piece that had been given to professors at UNCC. Before it was UNCC.
I am thinking 1930’s.
Still have it and probably never sell.
Sometimes your gut can lead to good decisions.

[irishdenny]

Originally Posted by chriskim

A few years ago, I bought a breastmilk pump for $10 and sold for $25. Does that count?

*I've never gotten one of them to work fir me...