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April 19, 2005
Garage Sales
Whoever said a garage sale is a great way to make extra money needs to take a lesson in economics. We haven't even had the sale yet and the amount of time that has gone into it already has our dollar per hour return down below $1.00. The work, frustration, and just crud that goes along with a garage sale makes it not worth it...BIG TIME. After our last one, I swore to Candice that I would not be involved with another one ever again. Well, guess who has to pick up the tables, set them up, move them out early Saturday morning loaded with items, help set up, help clean up, take the tables down and return them, setup and take down the clothes hanging devices, and finally buy dinner several nights this week as well as Saturday because there is not any time to do any cooking. Oh yeah, did I mention patience being worn to a frazzle because of the emotional energy expended on this venture? Now, someone explain to me how this is worth it again....
Take my garage sale, please...
Posted by james at April 19, 2005 11:28 AM
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Much of the time is spent doing stuff you need to do anyway, moving out stuff you no longer use. You can toss it, or get something for it. In addition, most people who do garage sales don't spend their weekends in gainful employment; all the income is lagniappe they wouldn't otherwise have. In your case, however, it would probably make more sense to just toss the stuff and then go make some money mowing some lawns.
Posted by: GumboFilé at April 19, 2005 09:23 PM