I've had luck digging through various antique store "sporting goods" piles. Got myself a load of presses and die sets a few years back. The owner thought they were junk because of surface rust! Used half of them; sold the rest online for a hefty profit. Most recently a friend and I have been...
After moving in 7 months ago, I finally cleared away enough room to pull my wife's car in and change the oil. Not the greatest thing the garage will see, but clearing the space was a huge accomplishment for me!