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skicat
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Couple of hard shell pistol cases $2 each, plastic scoped rifle case $5, new container of butane camping fuel for free.
Best find for the day was an 8" Henckels chefs knife and a 6" Henckels for $10 each and they were brand new. I think I will go back to his sale if he is open tomorrow as he had more of these brand new Henckels knives
Day 2
Went back today and picked up 6 more knives. I'm set in the knife dept for years I think.
Best find today was a Big Berkey water purifier with extra filter cartridges for $50. Was planning on getting one anyway and saved about $150 getting the garage sale version.
Anyone else get out to the sales this weekend?
Best find for the day was an 8" Henckels chefs knife and a 6" Henckels for $10 each and they were brand new. I think I will go back to his sale if he is open tomorrow as he had more of these brand new Henckels knives
Day 2
Went back today and picked up 6 more knives. I'm set in the knife dept for years I think.
Best find today was a Big Berkey water purifier with extra filter cartridges for $50. Was planning on getting one anyway and saved about $150 getting the garage sale version.
Anyone else get out to the sales this weekend?
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Most of the garage/yard sales in this area have women's/kids clothing and toys. Once in a blue moon I'll luck into one or two men's shirts in good enough condition to cut the sleeves off of for work shirts.
The only real deal I've ever found was an Ithaca 37 Featherweight for $125, and that was 20+ years ago.
Most of the garage/yard sales in this area have women's/kids clothing and toys. Once in a blue moon I'll luck into one or two men's shirts in good enough condition to cut the sleeves off of for work shirts.
You have to ask!
I've scored lots of times by walking up, looking around and as I was starting to walk off, I would ask them if they had any "Big Boy Toy's, like hunting, camping, old military stuff?
I've gotten a lot of their Grandpas "Old Junk"!
EvilDr235
box of 30-06 silver tips 220 grain (18 in box)
box of 30-06 silver tips 150 grain (full box 20)
box of 32-20 Rem 100 grain lead (49 in box)
box of .410 3" 5 shot Federal (full box 25)
box of 12ga Supreme HV Turkey loads 3&1/2" 2-4 (full box 10)
Box of Winchester .22LR - Wood Carton originally 500 (empty)
box of Pyrodex Pellets 50 caliber (86 remain of 100)
loose cartridges .44 mag 10 Rounds & 12 gauge slugs 4 rounds
(all factory loaded ammo and clean
New bubble packs 12ga brass brush , 20ga brass brush, and 20 ga. patches.
Kleen Bore 12ga Police Tactical cleaning kit (new)
1 new bottle ea. Hoppes 9 solvent. Hoppes 9 oil, and MF-82 lube
Misc box of cleaning supplies and tools
New safety glasses, and one 8" cast iron skillet
Total Cost at Garage Sale $42.00
quote:Anyone else get out to the sales this weekend?
box of 30-06 silver tips 220 grain (18 in box)
box of 30-06 silver tips 150 grain (full box 20)
box of 32-20 Rem 100 grain lead (49 in box)
box of .410 3" 5 shot Federal (full box 25)
box of 12ga Supreme HV Turkey loads 3&1/2" 2-4 (full box 10)
Box of Winchester .22LR - Wood Carton originally 500 (empty)
box of Pyrodex Pellets 50 caliber (86 remain of 100)
loose cartridges .44 mag 10 Rounds & 12 gauge slugs 4 rounds
(all factory loaded ammo and clean
New bubble packs 12ga brass brush , 20ga brass brush, and 20 ga. patches.
Kleen Bore 12ga Police Tactical cleaning kit (new)
1 new bottle ea. Hoppes 9 solvent. Hoppes 9 oil, and MF-82 lube
Misc box of cleaning supplies and tools
New safety glasses, and one 8" cast iron skillet
Total Cost at Garage Sale $42.00
You did good! The only gun stuff I saw this weekend was a box of 30-30 that the guy wanted full retail value for. Not counting the gun cases that is.[:)]
The good part is up on eBay.
Six weeks back I got a 1938 Leica IIIb for 150. But the lens just happened to be a Leitz Xenar Taylor Hobson f1.5. That is $900 to 1400 on eBay. I knew before I left thanks to my cell phone.
I have added some gear and made some more mods over the last year and have not driven it much / been focused on the cancer battle...
Cat back performance exhaust with resonator tips (both sides) (from rock auto)
Front and rear sway bars and one that crosses the engine compartment
Positraction - (rear lockers)
Toyo house brand performance street fighter tires - offset (bigger in the back than in the Front (on factory alloy wheels)
MSD ignition box - new plugs and wires (matched performance set)
Fiaa mini tear drop foglights - projector lenses with outer perimeter LED light rings
In dash mounted radar and laser detector
Bearcat scanner that monitors emergency service and Leo channels
CB radio transmitter and receiver and antenna
Bosch - rain X wiper blades and fluid
3 supplementary gauges on the B pillar (all auto meter)
3 supplementary gauges under the dash - center stack
Ford performance D.U.I. performance distributor system
EBC Kevlar performance brake pads
Pro 90 series 1300 front bucket seats (procar by Scot)
Classic braid kits to keep wiring routed and secured
Transmission oil cooler
Optima redtop battery
Twin can oil filter set up
Oversized electric radiator fan and shroud
K&N cold air - forced air - ram air induction set up with conical filter charger element
Etc... (Mostly little things - DIY projects)
I was feeling pretty good this morning so I grabbed one of my go packs and the dog and went for an early morning drive
Stopped at several yard sales and church outdoor sales and garage sales
Found 5 brand new / still in the box herters axe heads
One medium sized double end logger style
2 small blade edge / hammer edge camping style
2 small blade edge / pipe edge trail style
Brand new in the original boxes - no handles - very light surface rust - handling marks - fondling finger prints
Never mounted - never sharpened
Paid $50.00 cash for the whole lot and the woman through in a curved Skinner's knife with impressed / embossed leather sheath (all marked Herters)
Also picked up a 1960's vintage Coleman gas lantern (red) in superb mint condition - unused with 4 fuel canisters and 12 extra wicks
Paid $20.00 for it
Picked up a dozen pairs all steel heavy duty scissor with black painted handles - all made in made in Germany
Brand new perfect unused condition - not even surface rust (wrapped in silicon cloths and heavy waxed brown butcher paper
Paid $30.00 for the lot
I think I did OK - I think I purchased some good vintage items and super low prices
I had the opportunity to beat on and test out the Lincoln's mods on the street
The dog got to go for a ride several times - got to meet new people and 2 new dogs and one goat...
He managed to mooch a bunch of treats and snacks
I now have a bunch of projects to play with
I think I did pretty good - I think the Lincoln drove pretty well / let's call it a mild pro street - mild custom daily driver.
Please tell me if you think I did OK - please tell me what you think about the mods on the Lincoln
BTW - need to clean dog slobber off of the drivers side of the car - he spent much of the time with his head out the window.
Spent the rest of the day exhausted and tired but happy - if I am lucky the week goes in the same direction.
Mike
as for the sale finds you did good [;)]
good for you taking your buddy along
we have 5 dogs only one our latest pound rescue Macey loves to ride
quote:Originally posted by mrmike08075
I wanted to take out the 2005 Lincoln LS for a test ride this morning...
I have added some gear and made some more over the last year and have not driven it much / been focused on the cancer battle...
Cat back performance exhaust with resonator tips (both sides) (from rock auto)
Front and rear seat bars and one that crosses the engine compartment
Positraction - rear lockers)
Toyo house brand performance street fighter tires - offset (bigger in the back than in the Front (on factory alloy wheels)
MSD ignition box - new plugs and wires (matched performance set)
Fiaa mini to tear drop foglights with outer perimeter LED light rings
In dash mounted radar and laser detector
Bearcat scanner that monitors emergency service and Leo channels
CB radio transmitter and receiver and antenna
Bosch - rain X wiper blades and fluid
3 supplementary gauges on the B pillar (all auto meter)
3 supplementary gauges under the dash - center stack
Ford performance D.U.I. performance distributor system
EBC Kevlar performance brake pads
Pro 90 series 1300 front bucket seats (procar by Scot)
Classic braid kits to keep wiring routed and secured
Transmission oil cooler
Optima redtop battery
Twin can oil filter set up
Oversized electric radiator fan and shroud
K&N cold air - forced air - ram air induction set up with conical filter charger element
Etc... (Mostly little things - DIY projects)
I was feeling pretty good this morning so I grabbed one of my go packs and the dog and went for an early morning drive
Stopped at several yard sales and church outdoor sales and garage sales
Found 5 brand new / still in the box herters axe heads
One medium sized double end logger style
2 small blade edge / hammer edge camping style
2 small blade edge / pipe edge trail style
Brand new in the original boxes - no handles - very light surface rust - handling marks - fondling finger prints
Never mounted - never sharpened
Paid $50.00 cash for the whole lot and the woman through in a curved Skinner's knife with impressed / embossed leather sheath (all marked Herrera)
Also picked up a 1960's vintage Coleman gas lantern (red) in superb mint condition - unused with 4 fuel canisters and 12 extra wicks
Paid $20.00 for it
Picked up a dozen pairs all steel heavy duty scissor with black painted handles - all made in made in Germany
Brand new perfect unused condition - not even surface rust (wrapped in silicon cloths)
Paid $30.00 for the lot
I think I did OK - I think I purchased some good vintage items and super low prices
I had the opportunity to beat on and test out the Lincoln's mods on the street
The dog got to go for a ride several times - got to meet new people and 2 new dogs and one goat...
He managed to mooch a bunch of treats and snacks
I now have a bunch of projects to play with
I think I did pretty good - I think the Lincoln drove pretty well / let's call it a mild pro street - mild custom daily driver.
Please tell me if you think I did OK - please tell me what you think about the mods on the Lincoln
BTW - need to clean dog slobber off of the drivers side of the car - he spent much of the time with his head out the window.
Spent the rest of the day exhausted and tired but happy - if I am lucky the week goes in the same direction.
Mike
I wanted to take out the 2005 Lincoln LS for a test ride this morning...
I have added some gear and made some more mods over the last year and have not driven it much / been focused on the cancer battle...
Cat back performance exhaust with resonator tips (both sides) (from rock auto)
Front and rear sway bars and one that crosses the engine compartment
Positraction - (rear lockers)
Toyo house brand performance street fighter tires - offset (bigger in the back than in the Front (on factory alloy wheels)
MSD ignition box - new plugs and wires (matched performance set)
Fiaa mini tear drop foglights - projector lenses with outer perimeter LED light rings
In dash mounted radar and laser detector
Bearcat scanner that monitors emergency service and Leo channels
CB radio transmitter and receiver and antenna
Bosch - rain X wiper blades and fluid
3 supplementary gauges on the B pillar (all auto meter)
3 supplementary gauges under the dash - center stack
Ford performance D.U.I. performance distributor system
EBC Kevlar performance brake pads
Pro 90 series 1300 front bucket seats (procar by Scot)
Classic braid kits to keep wiring routed and secured
Transmission oil cooler
Optima redtop battery
Twin can oil filter set up
Oversized electric radiator fan and shroud
K&N cold air - forced air - ram air induction set up with conical filter charger element
Etc... (Mostly little things - DIY projects)
I was feeling pretty good this morning so I grabbed one of my go packs and the dog and went for an early morning drive
Stopped at several yard sales and church outdoor sales and garage sales
Found 5 brand new / still in the box herters axe heads
One medium sized double end logger style
2 small blade edge / hammer edge camping style
2 small blade edge / pipe edge trail style
Brand new in the original boxes - no handles - very light surface rust - handling marks - fondling finger prints
Never mounted - never sharpened
Paid $50.00 cash for the whole lot and the woman through in a curved Skinner's knife with impressed / embossed leather sheath (all marked Herters)
Also picked up a 1960's vintage Coleman gas lantern (red) in superb mint condition - unused with 4 fuel canisters and 12 extra wicks
Paid $20.00 for it
Picked up a dozen pairs all steel heavy duty scissor with black painted handles - all made in made in Germany
Brand new perfect unused condition - not even surface rust (wrapped in silicon cloths and heavy waxed brown butcher paper
Paid $30.00 for the lot
I think I did OK - I think I purchased some good vintage items and super low prices
I had the opportunity to beat on and test out the Lincoln's mods on the street
The dog got to go for a ride several times - got to meet new people and 2 new dogs and one goat...
He managed to mooch a bunch of treats and snacks
I now have a bunch of projects to play with
I think I did pretty good - I think the Lincoln drove pretty well / let's call it a mild pro street - mild custom daily driver.
Please tell me if you think I did OK - please tell me what you think about the mods on the Lincoln
BTW - need to clean dog slobber off of the drivers side of the car - he spent much of the time with his head out the window.
Spent the rest of the day exhausted and tired but happy - if I am lucky the week goes in the same direction.
Mike
Yep, you hit on two of the items I list off to garage sale hosts. Axes/hatchets and Coleman gear. You reminded me I also picked up a Coleman cooler for $3 yesterday .
Have checked what things cost new these days and most of the stuff is not only over priced but made very cheaply in China[xx(].
Hit a big barn sale where the owner was selling his place over the Memorial Day weekend.
Looked about at all the stuff in his pole barn and started to leave.
Guy comes up to me and asks what I was looking for.
Told him I needed a nice bench vise and he had me follow him into his other outbuilding\garage.
He had an old Craftsman heavy 4.5 IIRC mounted on his bench.
I said perfect, how much? 10 bucks.[:p]
As he was removing the 10 dollar vise, I noticed another big side mounting very HD vise under his bench along with a 1 ton chain fall that was on the floor across the garage.
Offered him another 50 dollars for both and came home with the 2 vise's and chain fall, total spent....60 dollars![8D][:p]