I love this sale! My sister-in-law got me into it a few years ago and I have slowly started getting more involved in it. I put things in the sale but one thing I love is helping to clean up. Something about taking a mess and organizing it into neat stacks is just fun to me! (I'm a little type A) So the last two times I have helped with the clean up I am just AMAZED at the stuff people want to take back home to try and resale again. First- where in the world do you put it all?! Once that junk is out of my house it IS NOT coming back in! I don't want to see it again ever! Second-when I was sorting I noticed (no lie) that some of the things people put in the sale are from the 90's. I mean really!!! Goodwill people! IT AIN'T GOING TO SELL!!! why don't you donate that junk?!
Everyone that consigns has a number. When the sale is over everything is put in groups by number for the people that want to pick their stuff up. Some poor people have a TON of stuff left over hanging on the rack. I have to wonder "did they sell anything" and "do their kids have any clothes at all hanging in their closets" and further more how many outfits do their kids have at one time?
Basically when I stand back and look I would be so embarrassed for someone from a poor country to look at all of that mess. We have so much in this country. I will confess I shop and buy and make money on this sale but every time I leave I just have this "get rid of it feeling" when I get home. I want to clean out closets and just get rid of unnecessary junk.
I will help clean up again and I can't wait for the next sale!!!
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I am working the same shift at the fort worth sale next week and I am pumped about it for the same reasons you like it!
ReplyDeleteI get such a rush shopping the sale. I've always loved things on sale and this takes it to a whole new level. I just love it! I also made a lot of money this year which is even better. Got rid of my infant seat and stroller.
ReplyDeleteI'm a grandmother and still get excited just talking about it! Here! here! Give that stuff away that didn't sell- you go girl! Someone else can really use it and our houses will less cluttered! It's a Win! WIN! Randi and I will have to hit the sale for the boys!
ReplyDeleteI want to thank you, sweet Chesley, for the comments on my blog from you. You're words encourage me and the LOVE bracelet- well I'm teary thinking about it! I love you and read your blog 'cause it always makes me smile!! I love you and your precious family (that's getting more precious x 3!) God is good!!!