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2023 Garage Sale Thread
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I worked on cleaning the Bandit Shed for 8 hours today, if you guys saw how much rodent poop I had to shovel up you might say "You Idiot" instead of "You ****" LOL. No big finds today, I did turn up some more Williams 3/4" drive stuff which I'll post later. Sometimes you find some cool stuff that's not worth anything, these vintage van cruise in event plaques I found a few days ago are pretty neat! Also some photos of other stuff I have sorted out recently.
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S-K Tool Fanatic!
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A lil rodent poop don’t bother me if I’m finding awesome stuff like you are! Keep the pictures coming!
-Tommy
-Tommy
Marvin Berry
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My garage sale post is a little different.
I'm having a sale Saturday, posted the ad LAST NIGHT, and I had someone show up unannounced today to "see the stuff I had for sale"
Talk about early bird.
I'm having a sale Saturday, posted the ad LAST NIGHT, and I had someone show up unannounced today to "see the stuff I had for sale"
Talk about early bird.
WNYflyer
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Don't know where you are posting your sale but around here I have seen folks who post their sales on FB & CL increasingly saying they will only post the exact address like the evening before the sale starts due I'm assuming situations like yours. They are also increasingly saying no early sales and don't contact them.
A family run sale a couple weeks ago that I didn't attend but later discussed with a fellow tool hunter friend, well friend said all the regular tool hunters were their chomping at the bit for a shot at a pictured Wilton Baby Bullet vise but they were quickly disappointed to find out the family and sold it prior to the opening of the sale.
Cruzan80
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BTDT. Part of why I contact sales that are not from companies, to ask if they are pre-selling or not. Usually don't pre-buy, but tempers expectations
RTM
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"Early Birds pay double" in my GS posts.
ctuai
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Estate sale ($10): Thorsen 1/2" socket set; Indestro socket set.
What I'm learning is that even if there is missing one piece (and they're not SnapOn or Mac) they basically have no resale value. The question then becomes how do I get rid of it? Goodwill, garbage...
What I'm learning is that even if there is missing one piece (and they're not SnapOn or Mac) they basically have no resale value. The question then becomes how do I get rid of it? Goodwill, garbage...
WisJim
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I've been tempted, when having a garage sale, to advertise "Early callers pay double". But what we have done is as humber2 suggested above, street name and time, but no street number.
Old Man Roger
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That’s a good idea, when the signs go up, then they’ll know what house it is.
Marvin Berry
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I'm a little too rural for that too work unfortunately.
Oldpine
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jb You definitely **** for that MINTY Wizard set! Very nice.
S-K Tool Fanatic!
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If your going to throw the thorsen away, you should throw it at me.Estate sale ($10): Thorsen 1/2" socket set; Indestro socket set.
What I'm learning is that even if there is missing one piece (and they're not SnapOn or Mac) they basically have no resale value. The question then becomes how do I get rid of it? Goodwill, garbage...
Is this a joke?Estate sale ($10): Thorsen 1/2" socket set; Indestro socket set.
What I'm learning is that even if there is missing one piece (and they're not SnapOn or Mac) they basically have no resale value. The question then becomes how do I get rid of it? Goodwill, garbage...
RTM
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I need to have a driveway sale, so no hiding that.
unkqty
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Estate sale ($10): Thorsen 1/2" socket set; Indestro socket set.
What I'm learning is that even if there is missing one piece (and they're not SnapOn or Mac) they basically have no resale value. The question then becomes how do I get rid of it? Goodwill, garbage...
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LostBoy(IRL)
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From an online craigslist like site
Archimedes drill, in nice condition. No makers name, but it's stamped 'foreign'
Archimedes drill, in nice condition. No makers name, but it's stamped 'foreign'
Old Man Roger
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Ya, it doesn’t work if you’re the only house on the street..lol
Well they may show up early, but they won’t show up the day before. Unless you set up the driveway sale the day before.
I just found this site when looking for information on an old vise I got at an estate sale. I have been shopping yard and estate sales for years and my wife thinks I'm nuts! Cool to see so many others that enjoy the hunt also. In this picture I paid $36 for everything. Yes the Milwaukee works. The 500 ft roll of 12 awg stranded wire was $5!
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Well the Bandit Shed is nearly cleaned out, I still have many boxes to sort through and some outside stuff to get. As I demolish the shed I'll try to save as much wood as I can. Yesterday I took apart wood shelving and saved the 2" x 4"s framing and 1" x 10" shelves. Unfortunately due to a roof leak I'll have to cut off about 1/3 of the shelf boards. I also hauled back this wall cabinet and gas welding rig.
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ctuai
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Wow had to go back to the original post and what a haul. It's fantastic that you're salvaging down to the ground.
ctuai
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Used car dealership liquidation ($70):
Pic 1: Mitymac MV6830 brake bleeder ($76.50); ProComp 6809 tachometer ($235); Tornador car cleaning tool ($135); Mosmatic rotary surface cleaner ($285)
Pic 2: Califone 1410K turntable; Jumper cables
Pic 3: Imperial tubing tool kit; Craftsman 1/2" =v= universal joint socket; Craftsman 1/2" speed handle ($15.50); Bonney RF45A refrigeration ratchet; 2 - Craftsman =v= 1/2" extension bars ($22.99); Baton
Pic 4: 30' Marinco 10 gauge extension cord ($42.50); 50' Diamond 10 gauge extension cord
Pic 5: Keeping
I really wanted an Auto-Meter tach when I was 17. Ahhh my youthful days when I owned a V8. The Mosmatic, made in Switzerland... yah.
Pic 1: Mitymac MV6830 brake bleeder ($76.50); ProComp 6809 tachometer ($235); Tornador car cleaning tool ($135); Mosmatic rotary surface cleaner ($285)
Pic 2: Califone 1410K turntable; Jumper cables
Pic 3: Imperial tubing tool kit; Craftsman 1/2" =v= universal joint socket; Craftsman 1/2" speed handle ($15.50); Bonney RF45A refrigeration ratchet; 2 - Craftsman =v= 1/2" extension bars ($22.99); Baton
Pic 4: 30' Marinco 10 gauge extension cord ($42.50); 50' Diamond 10 gauge extension cord
Pic 5: Keeping
I really wanted an Auto-Meter tach when I was 17. Ahhh my youthful days when I owned a V8. The Mosmatic, made in Switzerland... yah.
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alinc100
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Well I finally had a moment to dig out a T.O.O. sale and inventory it. I was on my way to meet a buyer for a mini 6 drawer Craftsman cabinet, when he called to say he was 20 minutes behind, this sale magically appeared on the next block:
Estates Sale 05/07/23
Craftsman
½” dr
Shallow sockets 12 point:
7/16”,½”,9/16”,⅝”,⅞”=v=
¾” -v-
Deep 12 point
⅝”¾”,⅞” =v=
2” and (2) 6” extensions =v= and -v-
⅜” dr
13/16” 12 point spark plug socket =v=
9/16” deep 12 point =v=
⅜”,9/16”,⅝”,¾” shallow 12 point =v=
Universal swivel=v=
10”,(2) 6”,(2) 3” extensions =v=
Stinky set of nut drivers
2 punches ,1 chisel
¾” x ⅞” offset DBE =V=
Electricians Tap and Die set
Other MFGs:
Proto ⅜” dr 5020-50 spark plug socket
Armstrong 7/16” x ½” DOE
Armstrong 13mm combo
Armstrong ½” x 9/16” DOE
Red Devil putty knife
Estates Sale 05/07/23
Craftsman
½” dr
Shallow sockets 12 point:
7/16”,½”,9/16”,⅝”,⅞”=v=
¾” -v-
Deep 12 point
⅝”¾”,⅞” =v=
2” and (2) 6” extensions =v= and -v-
⅜” dr
13/16” 12 point spark plug socket =v=
9/16” deep 12 point =v=
⅜”,9/16”,⅝”,¾” shallow 12 point =v=
Universal swivel=v=
10”,(2) 6”,(2) 3” extensions =v=
Stinky set of nut drivers
2 punches ,1 chisel
¾” x ⅞” offset DBE =V=
Electricians Tap and Die set
Other MFGs:
Proto ⅜” dr 5020-50 spark plug socket
Armstrong 7/16” x ½” DOE
Armstrong 13mm combo
Armstrong ½” x 9/16” DOE
Red Devil putty knife
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brockmub
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While not at the level of BlueBolt’s Bandit Shed, it’s pretty good for me. My brother was answering an ad for some vintage motorcycle helmets but noticed there was a lot of stuff in the background. When we arrived, we realized it was a complete home clear out. The deceased father had been a mechanic but there was no attachment to any of the stuff that was left in the house. There were tools all over the place. I told them I’d take it all but I didn’t have my truck and that I’d take more if I could go get it. I'll post more pics soon as I unload the bed.
What we came for…
What we left with…
What we are coming back for soon...
What we came for…
What we left with…
What we are coming back for soon...
Good God! It’s a mother lode!!!While not at the level of BlueBolt’s Bandit Shed, it’s pretty good for me. My brother was answering an ad for some vintage motorcycle helmets but noticed there was a lot of stuff in the background. When we arrived, we realized it was a complete home clear out. The deceased father had been a mechanic but there was no attachment to any of the stuff that was left in the house. There were tools all over the place. I told them I’d take it all but I didn’t have my truck and that I’d take more if I could go get it. I'll post more pics soon as I unload the bed.
What we came for…
What we left with…
What we are coming back for soon...
Outlawmws
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Dang,. two wall to wall cleanouts - Waitng for #3 to drop now...
Private Lugnutz
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Nice.
Can't help you with make, especially on that side of the pond, but that is a gorgeous, incredibly distinct example with that spindle-like cross bar with ball stops. A work of art.
LostBoy(IRL)
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Cheers Pvt. I couldn't pass it up when I found it, and I truly did try! I left it for two days before I caved and put in an offer that was accepted.
d42jeep
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I forgot to post the eggbeater drill I found at the last garage sale of the day on Saturday. I expected it to be a Stanley but it turned out to be marked Thor which was one I hadn’t seen before. 
-Don
-Don
mritchie77
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Been re-organizing my garage to get rid of the (now significantly bowing) plastic shelving. Found some boltless metal shelves, but still needed a cabinet for my oils/gas/fluids/etc. Found this one on Facebook marketplace for $100. A bit pricey, but similar sized (36x18x76) cabinets are $300+ new.
Turns out, it's a Penn Metal Corp cabinet from the 40's-50's. All of the screws are flathead with square nuts on the back. I don't think it was originally on wheels, but a previous owner built a sturdy wooden base and attached 4 large casters (that work well!). Very happy with my new fluid cabinet!
Turns out, it's a Penn Metal Corp cabinet from the 40's-50's. All of the screws are flathead with square nuts on the back. I don't think it was originally on wheels, but a previous owner built a sturdy wooden base and attached 4 large casters (that work well!). Very happy with my new fluid cabinet!
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RTM
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Here is mine, marked Hobbies, not as nice as yours. I suspect it may be a piece made elsewhere, for export to the world. I didn’t look for a COO on mine.From an online craigslist like site
Archimedes drill, in nice condition. No makers name, but it's stamped 'foreign'
Mr. Wonderful
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Picked up this Samson 5218 for $17. Odd price to be marked but I didn't complain or try to negotiate.
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brockmub
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I'm not sure I'll have time post everything, maybe just the highlights from each load. My brother called dibs on some of the stuff like a spark plug cleaner and some galvanized buckets. There were about 5 tool boxes we pulled out of the house, I'll post sorting through it in a bit.
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