by Jacqueline Lewandoski
I am one of those people who love a bargain and enjoy going to tag/yard sales. My car seems to pull over by itself when I approach one. I must say I have struck many bargains in my journeys and am quite proud. So you know where I am going with this. I was thinking of purchasing Christmas gifts for family and friends at yard sales, collectible shops and flea markets. I would love to buy my girlfriends some great vintage jewelry. You can buy electronics, books, and DVDs, the possibilities are endless. It becomes a challenge to hunt for the perfect item. I once found this dachshund mail holder that was too cute to pass up, a great gift for that hard to buy for person.
If you are going to go this route, you need to get over the fact that it's used stuff. Some people are grossed out by "used" stuff. But yet some will go to lovely antique shop and drop a fortune on an antique piece, which of course, is very used. I think the "used item" stigma is really dwindling, with eBay pulling in millions.
Buying yard sale gifts will save me a bundle this holiday season, plus it saves landfill space.
And taking care of mother earth is truly in the spirit of the season.
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