yard-sales

How To Throw A Successful Yard Sale
Unless you get rid of as much stuff as you bring into your home on shopping trips, you've probably got a bunch of useless things that you're best off unloading. One potentially profitable way to simplify is to hold a yard sale. If you play things the right way, you could end up with less clutter and more cash. More »

Buy Tchotchkes At Yard Sale, Make Up A Story About 'Em, Sell Both On eBay

—>Have you ever picked up something at a yard sale and wondered where the heck it came from? Like a disturbing clown painting that the owner has a hard time parting with, or a queer Hummel knockoff. The bloggers at Significant Objects seem to have.   More »

Yard Sale Deals Probably Aren't As Great As They Seem

—>>If you're trying to cut down on expenses, it's best to ignore the siren call of yard sales.  More »

Don't Worry, Reselling Children's Clothing Isn't About To Become Illegal. Probably.

—>Reselling your kid's used clothing could soon violate federal law. Come February 10, the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act will prevent retailers from selling children's products that haven't been certified as lead free. Old hand-me-downs, of course, haven't been certified for anything more than running around the yard. Parents are worried, petitions are being drawn up, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission isn't doing much to clarify the law.  More »

Should You Buy New Or Used?
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