The prices at these yard sales were unbelievably low.

Jan 10, 2024 | eBay Flipping | 17 comments

The prices at these yard sales were unbelievably low.




These yard sale prices were heartbreaking…

Yard sales are a great way to declutter your home and make some extra cash by selling items that you no longer need. However, there are times when the prices that people are willing to pay for your belongings can be surprisingly low and even heartbreaking.

I recently held a yard sale to get rid of some old furniture, clothes, and miscellaneous items that were taking up space in my home. I had spent hours organizing and pricing everything, hoping to make a decent amount of money from the sale. To my dismay, many of the items were selling for much less than I had anticipated.

One particularly disheartening moment was when a vintage armchair that I had bought for a substantial amount of money was being haggled down to a fraction of its value. I couldn’t help but feel a pang of sadness as I watched it go for such a low price.

Another item that left me feeling disappointed was a collection of designer handbags and shoes that I had barely used. Despite their high quality and relatively new condition, they were being sold for a fraction of the original cost.

It seemed that no matter how much effort I had put into organizing and presenting my items, the yard sale prices were just not reflecting their true worth. I couldn’t help but wonder if I should have just kept the items or donated them instead.

The experience of witnessing my belongings being sold for such low prices was indeed a sobering one. It made me realize that the sentimental value that I had placed on some of these items was not being shared by the buyers. It also gave me a newfound appreciation for the true worth of the things that I had accumulated over the years.

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Despite the disappointing yard sale prices, I learned some valuable lessons from the experience. I now understand the importance of being realistic about the value of my belongings and the fluctuating market for second-hand items. It has also made me more selective about the items that I choose to sell and the prices that I am willing to part with them for.

In the end, yard sales can be a great way to make some extra cash and declutter your home, but it’s important to manage your expectations and be prepared for some heartbreaking prices. It’s all part of the process of letting go and moving on to a clutter-free and more minimalist lifestyle.


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17 Comments

  1. @rebeccamorin5179

    I want to know what that alligator cup holder is worth. And the Nintendo ds you tricky reseller using the collection of Coca Cola as a diversion.

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  2. @walterwilliams2222

    Hasn't the invention of being able to look up prices of the fly ruin picking/ yard sale buying.

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  3. @hollyproctor738

    The "Steiff" at the end with no ear tag and no identifiable markings for $50! Newer Steiff teddy bears aren't worth as much as the older ones, especially when they don't have their ear tags and honestly there are other companies that could have made that bear. Good job not springing for that overpriced stuffy!

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  4. @fatgrandmafinds

    That lady with the bears didn't REALLY want to sell them…

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  5. @n-joysilver7752

    I'll bet lots of people in these videos assume that you still live with your mom.

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  6. @lukeanderson2622

    I got my whiskey and am waiting for the plush to drink!

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  7. @elleryqueen1638

    Hi Dave, you are so nice to the vendors that have overpriced items. I'd have a hard time not doing the eye role. You still found some nice items.

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  8. @jeroenpietersen

    Thanks for the video, So nice you go on a trip with youre mom and enjoy a nice day together!

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  9. @mikemcgraw1988

    Why did you put down the 1976 Corvette radio? $$$

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  10. @amyfinch9131

    Birds can be very sensitive! They are around for a long time and they need kept up with cutting their feathers on their wings so they don’t fly off. I know all this cuz I have 9 birds and I had two die just like that. So if your committed on getting one do research first.

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  11. @GrindWeCrust

    These dorks want collectors prices but refuse to do the work.

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  12. @cherylosbourne2203

    You are such a slob, chucking the pants, flags, why don’t you put things back the way they were?

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  13. @stevesanchez9676

    I love it when I pull up to a sale with those round price stickers

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  14. @debbiereed9509

    If you ever come across Kliban rubber stamps grab them, of course I’ve never found any.

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  15. @tyland9417

    Dave, any chance i can get a deal on one of the zippos?

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