Wednesday, March 5, 2014

Garage sale sites on-line

Have you been caught up in the latest craze?
I know that I have been.
What is it you ask?

Garage sales on-line!

When I was looking to find the grandson a crib for our house someone suggested to me, why not check Facebook.
They have all kinds of garge sale sites.

Who knew?

Sure enough I found a couple of local sites to join.

Within days little man had his own crib!


That went so well I thought I would try my hand at selling something.

When I needed to sell my vintage stove I listed it that morning.



By that night I already had a buyer picking it up!

Since then I have bought a few more things on my favorite garage sale site.


I bought this family tree to sit in the entry way at the new house even before the deal was done.

I knew it would look wonderful there.


A few weeks ago I purchased a lovely, glass topped table for the sun room.


$20.00 dollars, what a deal!

The little mans high chair was also bought on a FB garage sale site.



My latest find was some curtains for the bedroom.
I needed something fast before we moved in.
A few clicks of the mouse and I was off to pick them up.


The lady even through in a brand new donut maker!


Total price, $8.00!

A few of the FB sites have quite a few rules to follow.
But mainly when you see an item you are interested in, you just type interested next to the picture. Then send them a personal message.

Most people message you right back to except your offer and arrange a time to pick up your item.

The first time I went to meet someone, we arranged to meet in the parking lot of a out of business restaurant.

We both laughed because it felt like some kind of shady deal exchanging money for a package.

Its fun to browse the sites even if I am not buying!

Last night I got out my donut maker to give it a try.


We had a bunch of bite sized donuts in no time!


(This is my pinterest site for a variety of great donut recipes!)


I have recently turned a few of my other friends onto these great garage sale sites.

I just hope they don't find the big bargain before I do!

Do you FB garage sale too?

Liz







23 comments:

  1. Great finds!
    What a cute little guy :)

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  2. Awe your grandson is so cute! I will have to check out fb.....You sure got some good deals!

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  3. Wow!! I love garage sales! I will have to check this out. The donuts look scrumptious!

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    1. They can become addicting! Both the garage sales and donuts!

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  4. Nice deals. Cute photos of the little one too.

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  5. Your finds are fantastic!!!! The crib and the family tree!! And the table for the sunroom!! I would say you totally scored as well as helped the environment by reusing!! Way to go friend and how cool that she threw in a donut maker!! Your donuts look amazing by the way! I do garage sales but have never tried them through Facebook but thank you because I will be giving it a go!!! Happy week to you! Nicole xoxo

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    1. Well if you can't go to garage sales in the winter, might as well do them on line right? Now I just need to post some more things to get rid of! Thanks for stopping by Nicole!

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  6. Stop it!!! Garage sales and donuts?!!! You are killing me!! You are trying to make me lighter in my wallet and heavier in my pants....lol. Thanks...you got some great deals!

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    1. The donut maker is the bomb!! They are the best hot! What a deal indeed!

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  7. No, I don't. But I love all your deals, so maybe I'll start.

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    1. Its fun to browse. I could come home with lots of things I don't need! lol..

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  8. I have purchased a lot of things from FB, but did not know about garage sale sites. Thanks, I will look into this.

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    1. It is quite the thing around me! Lots of great buys too!

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  9. I usually check out sites like Kijiji here, and have bought a few things through that and even sold a load of wood through it. Very fast & convenient. Almost too convenient, and I try not to look at it unless I'm looking for something specific ;) You've found some great deals! I find everyone lists things at great prices just to get them out the door!

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    1. I would agree, most people have things priced to sell! I have never seen a load of wood on any of my garage sale sites. lol...

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  10. That's awesome! I've never looked into these online garage sales. I want a donut maker! :)

    PS - Thanks for your kind comments on my post today. I appreciate it!

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    1. I think the donut maker is going to get a lot of use with the grandson around! lol...

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  11. Just catching up with you Liz. Your new home is looking lovely. I haven't shopped at FaceBook garage sales. It looks like you've had very good luck both buying and selling. I hope the weather clears up soon so you can get the rest of your things from the old house.
    Little man looks so cute in his new crib!
    Have a good weekend.

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  12. Your donuts look delicious! I am the worst garage sale shopper ever. Worst thrift store shopper too. You found some pretty cool stuff that is useful as well.

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  13. I'll have to see if they have them in my area.

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