Ya - let us know how the clothing went.

I just spent an hour sorting cloths that I got in my last auction from Dec.  Did find a number of "jersey" type kids clothing from Rebook and companies like that.  Also 3 golf flags - no logo on them however.  If had been Masters stuff I'd been in some money.  Going to do some research on ebay and see if can sell them there.

I've lost my tail at a silent auction and done very well at one.  It's a toss up.  I much prefer called auctions.  The X money vs bid thing is one reason why I hate silent auctions.  If I win more then 2-3 with most of my bids I got to get more cash.  With silent auctions here however, they give you time to do that.  My 3 caravan saturday auction is moving to called from silent.  I suspect they are doing that since the crowds have gotten larger each month and they want to drive the bids up.

Shmoopy - those units went higher then what I would pay that is for sure.  However, of late those are about normal.  You currently have more newbies with money then sense.  Next month or even next auction they will be gone and a new crop will come in.

Found an auction for Monday at 1pm.  Not sure if will try and make it or not.  All depends on work that day.  Already taken off for the 12th so will hit my 7 facility caravan.

Really hope you do well with the clothing.  I have every only sold 1 jacket, 1 shirt, and the rest shoes in regards to clothing.  Just can't seem to move the stuff.  Gave Goodwill a trailer load of clothing just before the end of year for the tax write-off.  Still have 4 huge boxes (like 3.5' x 3' x 3') with clothing to sort.  Mostly adult clothing.  In last unit my 16th with the fridge I found a bunch of sports related kids jerseys and hats.  Need to sort and take pictures of them still to post.

Fridge worked but doesn't get cold, prob no freon.  Going to try and sell it "as-is" for $25-$50 on CL.  I know many appliance repair people look for such deals.

Good luck Saturday.

Well Mr. Murphy decided to take a small dump on me after work.  On way home from work and thinking about what to take Saturday my check engine light came on and my oil pressure display was showing 0.  Called brother-in-law to come and get me with his truck and trailer.  So instead of making money I'll be spending money to fix my truck.  Talked about being pissed.

Well I was all excited to start the new year off for nothing.  Got to the location and didn't see any other cars/trucks.  I was like ah heck - they canceled.  Sure enough - auction guy couldn't make it down so they canceled.  More units for Feb 3rd but now have to wait till the 10th or 12th to hit a auction.  Since will be in the 60s this week I may just go sell at the flea and try and make some money.

Yep - I'm one of those guys...or tries to be.  Keep a pretty large first aid kit in my truck, big jack, jumper cables, etc.  Thinking of getting a trama kit from Gales.  I seem to run up on accidents that have just occured many times.  That and I work with 100+ women.  So they are always looking to me to change a tire or jumpstart a car.  Thus I try to stay prepared.

That sounds about like myself and Atlanta.  While we have a local that buys 90% of his units in Atlanta I've yet to hit any.  One of my auction buddies went over Thanksgiven and said the prices were actually lower there then our area.  Don't know if that was due to most people being out of town and not at auction or what.

I have started to look for auctions in towns and cities I may be heading to for work or the kids.  Prob not buy a unit in those situations but would be good recon on crowds / prices.

That is what I use my electric glowing buddah and world coins for.  I draw people in to my spot at the flea.  Once in my booth or what not many times they "spot" something else and buy it.  I figure those 2 items bring in a good 30% of my customers.

I recently found a metal frame and glass shelves in a unit.  I used this to display all my little collectibles and figurines instead of putting them in a cluster on the wood table.  Sold a few items that hadn't moved before, including 2 of 3 buddahs that made up a set.  Was missing 1 but the set still sold.