garage sale
noun
: a sale of used furniture, clothing, etc., held at the seller's home
On most summer weekend mornings in the U.S. there is a certain type of person who will get up early, check the newspapers for garage sales, and head out to search for bargains. These people may be looking for specific items or they just like the excitement of finding a deal. I am one of those low-risk thrill seekers who loves the smell of bargains in the air and will brake for garage sales.
noun
: a sale of used furniture, clothing, etc., held at the seller's home
On most summer weekend mornings in the U.S. there is a certain type of person who will get up early, check the newspapers for garage sales, and head out to search for bargains. These people may be looking for specific items or they just like the excitement of finding a deal. I am one of those low-risk thrill seekers who loves the smell of bargains in the air and will brake for garage sales.
First, let me explain what a garage sale is for some of you who might be wondering. It is an interesting way for people in the U.S. to sell unwanted things that have been lying around their homes for who-knows-how-long. These things are put out on tables in garages and driveways for anyone to buy. Sometimes, neighborhoods coordinate to have sales on the same morning and people flock. The moral of a garage sale is that one man’s junk is another man’s treasure!
While in the U.S. recently I found out about several block sales. At one house I bought a t-shirt, a belt from Abercrombie and a Kate Spade iphone cover for $2.00; bargain! Finding steals like that only fuels the fire to keep going. My best purchase of the day was an old 1950’s Japanese camera that cost $10. Even if you have to look through a lot of junk it is important to keep the faith that your treasure is out there. So get up early, walk the streets, dig through boxes, and keep your eyes peeled and you just might find it.
While in the U.S. recently I found out about several block sales. At one house I bought a t-shirt, a belt from Abercrombie and a Kate Spade iphone cover for $2.00; bargain! Finding steals like that only fuels the fire to keep going. My best purchase of the day was an old 1950’s Japanese camera that cost $10. Even if you have to look through a lot of junk it is important to keep the faith that your treasure is out there. So get up early, walk the streets, dig through boxes, and keep your eyes peeled and you just might find it.