Monday, July 23, 2012

a conclusion about people

scarf: Express shirt: F21 skirt: PacSun bracelets: antique & F21 shoes: Go Jane

I have come to the conclusion that people are nuts. Bonafide insane. What made me come to this conclusion? Going to my first ever estate sale. However, this was not just any estate sale. This was like "operation drain these people of their money" estate sale. This event was going on Friday and Saturday for a few hours each day. I was on the late train because I went on Saturday. While we were waiting in line to go in the house, yes a LINE, people were saying they had been there since 7:30, had gone on Friday as well, and spent over $300. Am I convincing you yet? Also, there is a number and bidding system on items. As you arrived, you received a number. That number was the order you would be let inside the house. If you found something that you liked, but it wasn't the price you were willing to spend, you could write down a bid, and they would call you if you won. At that time, you would return and pick up your purchase. All a bit too technical for this traditional garage saleing girl. As soon as the doors opened, people flooded the house, marking anything they saw with a sold sign without a hesitation of "can I afford this?", or " is it good quality?" Nope, they just had to have it, because, if they didn't, someone else would come up and take it. That's the way they steal your wallet; it's all psychological. In the end, I didn't end up buying anything, probably because I was too shocked by what was going on. Please let me know if you've attended one of these events. If I haven't convinced you yet, well, maybe I'm the crazy one.

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8 comments:

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really cute outfIT!!!

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Sara Kent said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

I have been to a number of estate sales before...but none as crazy as this! There are always those that seem to have "hoarding tendencies" at yard sales, estate sales ect....but my goodness, I probably would not have purchased anything in between the chaos either! lol

Your whole look in this post is.amazing. by the way . You rock that topknot look!

Bethany Thompson said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

haha That is hilarious! I attest as well, that people are crazy :)

I love that outfit!

Nicole said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

That is nuts! I haven't been to one but it reminded me of when I went to the library book sale at my town. There was a line formed out the door beforehand, then when it opened people ran in, grabbed whatever books they saw only to then sort thru their pile to see what they wanted to keep or not. NUTS!

Shelby said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Just found your blog! It's so cute!:) I'd love it if we followed each other!

Shelby xoxo
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Ariel Tyler Henley said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

LOVE your outfit! And yep- people are crazy!

his little lady said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

sounds like a crazy event. and yes, people are nuts. and you are gorgeous girl!!
xo TJ

Janna Renee said... Best Blogger Tips[Reply to comment]Best Blogger Templates

Estate sales are THE best for people watching. Haha. Love the scarf/skirt combo!

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