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Trueblue Texan

(4,134 posts)
16. I LOVE estate sales...
Fri Dec 12, 2025, 04:44 PM
Friday

Most of my home is furnished with bargains I've found at estate sales. I bought a state of the art air fryer/dehydrator/roaster/oven for $30. I've bought microwave ovens, vintage Serveware, Corningware, piano keyboards, art, books, dining room sets, patio sets, outdoor grills, art supplies, plants, cleaning products, clothing, shoes, many small appliances, pots and pans, bar ware, stem ware, garden tools, hose reels, jewelry, sofas, tables, bookcases, and a gorgeous 1940s art deco sewing cabinet with a vintage Singer that will likely work another 50 years. I live at a much higher standard of living than I would if I didn't frequent the sales, because I surely couldn't (WOULDN'T) indulge in retail pricing on items I've found at estate sales. I have saved thousands of dollars in my lifetime with this frugal hobby.

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My little tariff experience [View all] Nittersing Friday OP
Yes! I noticed the huge added tariffs when I was shopping on Ebay this week. skylucy Friday #1
I buy charming garden ornaments from a small shop in France & they just won't ship to the US. CrispyQ Friday #2
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I got one strand, anyway. CrispyQ Friday #9
It's meant to be a personal bank or "pyg" (pot in Middle English) haele Friday #13
Thank you for that interesting history lesson! CrispyQ Friday #15
Thanks to the Orange Degenerate and everyone who voted for him! Diamond_Dog Friday #4
And now I'm feeling bad for the UPS drivers!! Nittersing Friday #6
Especially since most people aren't home during the day FakeNoose Friday #7
My sister was in Vienna recently, at the Christmas market nuxvomica Friday #8
I was trying to buy a toaster on Ebay... Jack Valentino Friday #10
Every Japanese car part we have needed is "backordered" in US SheltieLover Friday #11
lol. i cut myself off commerce decades ago. resale, rummage sales + then i discovered estate sales. pansypoo53219 Friday #12
I LOVE estate sales... Trueblue Texan Friday #16
Estate sales and flea markets can be a very fun way to spend part of the day erronis Friday #18
oh yeah. i have found some amzing things. add ebay sales its free shopping. or paid to gleen. pansypoo53219 Friday #23
I was in London in October mnhtnbb Friday #14
With all the talk about tariffs... GiqueCee Friday #17
Help from the (R)epuglicons as well as enemies of this country. erronis Friday #21
Seems... haryn Friday #19
Horrible for the economy mahina Friday #20
Wonder if You'll Get modrepub Friday #22
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