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monkeybard) wrote2007-03-16 02:13 pm
monkeybard) wrote2007-03-16 02:13 pm
Rummage Sale Madness!
The annual Lakeside Rummage Sale began at 9am today. I wandered over at about 10:30 to scope it out. There were yellow-vested people directing traffic and the parking lot in front of the hangar (Yes, I said hangar.) was completely full. Oy. By 12:15 when I went back to make actual purchases, it was much calmer although still busy. I found a few treasures for myself and for devinam. And while talking with the woman at the glassware wrapping station I learned that they'll be unloading another semi (Yes, I said semi.) tonight because they couldn't fit it all in. ::bug eyes:: On the whole, I don't need 99.99% of what's there, but I feel good about my purchases today. There are a couple of things I'd like to go back for, but I'm not feeling that desperate need, so it's all good. I may have to pop back tomorrow, though, to see what's new. ;)
I must say, they've got it down to a science down there. They've been doing this for decades, so one would hope they've learned how by now. So often that isn't the case, but here it is. There are blue IKEA shopping bags at the front door. There are purchasing stations for certain things--like jewelry. There is the aforementioned glassware wrapping station where they wrap and total your glassware, bag it up, staple the bag shut, and write the price on it so you can pay at the front registers. There's a book-counting table for anyone with more than 30 books. Everything is either priced individually or they're on racks that say: "Skirts: size 10-14, $3" or "Accessories (hats, gloves, scarves) $1 each". Signs are clear and above the tables so you can find things. There's even a map by the door. Items from one side cannot leave for the other side without being paid for, which would be a problem if not for "Will Call". Yes, you can purchase and then check everything, and then dive right back in for more. It's fantastic! And dangerous, but it really does hurt less to pay in little increments: $6 here; $8 over there... It's a little slice of bargain hunting heaven. Oh, and did I mention there's a little food court? Yeah. That's right. They'll sell you food. And they have port-a-potties outside the door for your convenience. You could stay there ALL DAY if you were so inclined.
devinam. And while talking with the woman at the glassware wrapping station I learned that they'll be unloading another semi (Yes, I said semi.) tonight because they couldn't fit it all in. ::bug eyes:: On the whole, I don't need 99.99% of what's there, but I feel good about my purchases today. There are a couple of things I'd like to go back for, but I'm not feeling that desperate need, so it's all good. I may have to pop back tomorrow, though, to see what's new. ;)I must say, they've got it down to a science down there. They've been doing this for decades, so one would hope they've learned how by now. So often that isn't the case, but here it is. There are blue IKEA shopping bags at the front door. There are purchasing stations for certain things--like jewelry. There is the aforementioned glassware wrapping station where they wrap and total your glassware, bag it up, staple the bag shut, and write the price on it so you can pay at the front registers. There's a book-counting table for anyone with more than 30 books. Everything is either priced individually or they're on racks that say: "Skirts: size 10-14, $3" or "Accessories (hats, gloves, scarves) $1 each". Signs are clear and above the tables so you can find things. There's even a map by the door. Items from one side cannot leave for the other side without being paid for, which would be a problem if not for "Will Call". Yes, you can purchase and then check everything, and then dive right back in for more. It's fantastic! And dangerous, but it really does hurt less to pay in little increments: $6 here; $8 over there... It's a little slice of bargain hunting heaven. Oh, and did I mention there's a little food court? Yeah. That's right. They'll sell you food. And they have port-a-potties outside the door for your convenience. You could stay there ALL DAY if you were so inclined.