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Mark, I think part of that can be attributed to age. I know that we buy far less stuff now. Can you imagine going to Hawaii and all I brought back was a tiny ceramic turtle, sold for $1 by a 4 yr. old girl. The only reason for buying it was to make her happy.
I’m sure you’re right, Mom. But, many of the things I’m finding at the store are things I wanted back in high school and college, that I decided against for some reason. That’s what makes me feel good!
Mark
I enjoyed this. (humming) I love consignment shops and garage sales. We don’t find many estate sales here but auctions with real life auctioneers are common in the midwest — “Household” or “Farm” auctions are advertised weekly. I like things too . . . and collections of things seem to find me. 🙁 But finding a bargain no matter how; no matter what. That is what I especially like. PS: Nice Jacket!
Nance, I’ve only attended a few household or farm auctions, but I love them, and estate sales, because besides finding bargains and looking at “Stuff,” I get to poke around the grounds and house. Added value! I guess I’m just a pack rat AND a busybody at heart.