GARAGE SALE RESULTS -- DAY ONE

         

 I’ve almost completed another SHE chapter, but thought you’d like to know how the garage sale fared. It was rather amazing, or as Maryanne put it, “I’ve never seen so many men at a garage sale before." The first gentleman arrived at 9:00 am and I told him I wouldn’t be opening until 10:00 am.  He got back in his truck and a couple of other men arrived in their vehicles. I continued with what I needed to do. Maryanne arrived and finally I was ready.

It wasn’t yet 10:00 am, but I walked down the driveway and thanked the men for their patience and indicated they could enter. I also told the first guy to arrive that he was the first into the sale. Holy Moly, but these guys were ready. For future garage salers, it’s a good idea to post pictures. I did so and included ones of the table with the tools.

These men didn’t waste any time. They came prepared with buckets and bags and hit the tool tables like locusts on wheat (assuming locusts eat wheat). It was pretty amazing to watch, and even more so because there wasn’t a  woman among them for at least 30 minutes.

In addition to the tools, the next hot item was the fishing poles and accompanying necessaries if you are a fisherman. I was amazed at the way the men went through the tools and the fishing equipment. All in all, I believe the  majority of the sales today were to men as opposed to women.

I think in some cases, some of the buyers got a really good deal because I know absolutely nothing about tools. On the other hand, as my son said, it’s gone and it’s gone for good. I also think he’s right about that. I may have sold something that was worth $20 for only $1, but I have the $1 and I don’t have to worry about packing that particular item up for the Salvation Army or whoever comes to pick up whatever is left come Monday.

Initially, it seemed like it might be a very long day, but once lunch was over, the time seemed to fly. Having to wear a mask was very good for two reasons which were COVID and the smoke in the air. And, even though I had a box of masks for those garage salers who didn’t arrive prepared, not a single person showed up without a mask. I also had hand sanitizer which I used religiously after handling money.

So, first day was very good. I really appreciate Maryanne hanging out with me both during the garage sale and after for our cocktail hour. Tomorrow, the sons are supposed to be on hand, and perhaps Haley as well. I’m just hoping the garage salers who attend tomorrow are interested in all the stuff that remains, i.e., two safes, one big cabinet with about 30 drawers, file cabinets, more tools and other stuff. Come Sunday at 2:00 pm, I’m hoping I only have to pack up a very few boxes of donation items. Yea moi…and Maryanne and Haley and my boys.