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genxlib

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5. I used to enjoy garage/yard sales

Reply to Roland99 (Original post)

Sat Nov 14, 2020, 09:58 AM

Nov 2020

Thirty years ago, the cost of new products were high and you could find good value in quality used items.

Thirty years of cheap imports has driven down the cost of new products. Meanwhile, the stuff for sale is often just used cheap imported crap from 5 years ago.

It is a commentary on our consumer driven culture dominated by imports but I just don't feel the charm anymore.

And I hosted my last garage sale 20 years ago when I got accosted by early arrivers while we were setting up. Just unpleasant. There are better ways to spend a Saturday and the money wasn't worth it. I find it better to donate to charity, take the tax benefit and enjoy my weekends.

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Yard Sale season. [View all] Roland99 Nov 2020 OP

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I used to enjoy garage/yard sales genxlib Nov 2020 #5

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Nice. That's my favorite power tool! Roland99 Nov 2020 #8