ALOT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
( I am not sure why the font is so big....it won't let me correct it...)
Here is a rundown of what I bought today at a Private school's annual garage sale....
I am going to add in the name brands on some things, and you can add up my savings. In every category, the sizes will vary from a 4T-Adult medium. Sometimes I can get things for Ryan, (Like 2 brand new Banana Republic sweaters--$2 each--last week's church sale), but I did not find anything today. This sale was not the most organized, so I had to dig...and there is only so much digging one person can handle.
So, this is how this sale worked...a paper grocery bag for $15 each--sounds expensive, but I rolled everything, and you would be amazed at how much I got in 3 bags. I only had to pay $40, because my friend, Mia, put some stuff in a bag and gave me $5.
So, I won't keep you waiting any longer.....I can feel your suspense.... lol...
(FYI: All of the items below are like brand new, or just gently used. A couple still have the tags on... I don't go to garage sales to buy things that look like they are from garage sales...) (No one ever knows; well until now; that I dress our family for practically nothing!!!!!!!)
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Socks: 6 pairs
Belts: 4
Swim suit: 1 (Speedo)
Swim suit skirt cover: 1
Gloves: 4 pairs
Scarves: 2 (Columbia)
Hats/Ear bands: 4
PJ's: 5
Sandals: 1
Jeans/Khaki's: 6 (Ann Tayler, Gymboree, Old Navy, Abercrombie, GAP)
Skirts: 3 (Express)
Tanks: 3
Shirts (long/short sleeve): 5 (Old Navy, Gap, Nike)
Sweater: 2 (Banana Republic, The Children's Place)
Shorts: 4 (Banana Rebublic)
Jean Jackets: 2 (The Limited)
Jacket Vest: 1
Coats: 3 (Obermeyer--very expensive ski coat, Bianca, Squeeze)
Snow Pants: 2 (Spyder--very, very expensive ski brand)
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So, 59 pieces divided by $40= $.68 per piece.....
I am going to add in the name brands on some things, and you can add up my savings. In every category, the sizes will vary from a 4T-Adult medium. Sometimes I can get things for Ryan, (Like 2 brand new Banana Republic sweaters--$2 each--last week's church sale), but I did not find anything today. This sale was not the most organized, so I had to dig...and there is only so much digging one person can handle.
So, this is how this sale worked...a paper grocery bag for $15 each--sounds expensive, but I rolled everything, and you would be amazed at how much I got in 3 bags. I only had to pay $40, because my friend, Mia, put some stuff in a bag and gave me $5.
So, I won't keep you waiting any longer.....I can feel your suspense.... lol...
(FYI: All of the items below are like brand new, or just gently used. A couple still have the tags on... I don't go to garage sales to buy things that look like they are from garage sales...) (No one ever knows; well until now; that I dress our family for practically nothing!!!!!!!)
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Socks: 6 pairs
Belts: 4
Swim suit: 1 (Speedo)
Swim suit skirt cover: 1
Gloves: 4 pairs
Scarves: 2 (Columbia)
Hats/Ear bands: 4
PJ's: 5
Sandals: 1
Jeans/Khaki's: 6 (Ann Tayler, Gymboree, Old Navy, Abercrombie, GAP)
Skirts: 3 (Express)
Tanks: 3
Shirts (long/short sleeve): 5 (Old Navy, Gap, Nike)
Sweater: 2 (Banana Republic, The Children's Place)
Shorts: 4 (Banana Rebublic)
Jean Jackets: 2 (The Limited)
Jacket Vest: 1
Coats: 3 (Obermeyer--very expensive ski coat, Bianca, Squeeze)
Snow Pants: 2 (Spyder--very, very expensive ski brand)
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So, 59 pieces divided by $40= $.68 per piece.....
YEAH...I LOVE GARAGE SALES!!!!!
So, how are we a family of almost 7 on a teacher's salary??? This is how!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
6 comments:
You have a gift.
Cathleen
LOVE it! I'm such a fan of good deals too and I can get a high off of it for about a week. :) I was going to put some of my GoodWill (our thrift store) finds on my blog that I got last week, but it doesn't compare to all these clothes!!
you go girl!
We were so busy today and drove by a ton of yard sales... I practically gave myself whiplash flipping around to see if I could see anything good as we went flying by!
That is awesome! You are a great shopper! I was thinking I could send you the boys' sizes and you could shop for us! lol (I am kidding!)
Nothing better then a bargain!
You sound like me!!! Other people actually ask me to watch for items for them when I garage sale. I love finding the bargains. I also only buy the things that look pretty new.
You deserve extra credit though for having to dig through unorganized clothes. That takes a lot of extra time.
When I bring clothes down to GLA for the toddlers, Molly is always amazed that the things came from garage sales. They look almost brand new.
That is really impressive, Rebekah! I really wish I had the time to go to garage sales because just like you've just mentioned, you can find such great stuff, and for so cheap!
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