Comments on: The World's Longest Yard Sale - 127 Yard Sale

By: Linda@Coastal Charm

Linda@Coastal Charm — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 16:29:07 +0000

Pam,
I started the sale on Wednesday here in Alabama and then went up to Clarkrange, Tn.. I ended my trip around 1:00 on Saturday. I heard that a lot of vendors started selling the weekend before. Hope to have my post about my trip up by tomorrow. Luv that cute jar.

Blessings,
Linda

By: Susanna-Cole King

Susanna-Cole King — Tue, 11 Aug 2015 02:42:56 +0000

"An odd look was exchanged, like he had no idea why anyone would want an old jar. Probably about the same look I gave him, because I have no idea why someone would want to buy a bunch of mismatched fasteners." I laughed out loud at this part (I mean, really, not just in a "lol" keyboard-habits-die-hard way when you're not laughing out loud at all). I shouldn't eat and read your blog at the same time. I just had my annual event of actually cleaning my laptop screen and it's not going to last long at this rate! (What's that sticky stuff over this comment box right now? Mystery sauce...) Also as someone who owns multiple typewriters and is not an expert, or a guru as is popular to proclaim yourself on the internets, but knowledgeable enough to know that particular Royal model is still easy to get and overpriced, as you noted. I dig your applesauce jar! P.S. I just posted a tour of my apartment (that probably includes way too much of my face, but I didn't take the photos, thank heavens, that would have been tedious and the photographer who took this is truly a pro and exceptionally more gifted) if you would like to further experience my crazy, habitual collecting everything-on-the-walls ways, ha. :D

By: chris aka monkey

chris aka monkey — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:57:46 +0000

i haven't ever made it to the sale and i thought it might have gotten too pricey and you just confirmed it for me, i am sorry you were disappointed but the stool is cool xx

By: Kirby

Kirby — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 15:24:37 +0000

I have one of those spool chests (funny story with that one) and I did get it at an antique store, but I sure as heck didn't pay that much! Next year I am going to go to the yard sale for sure, even though it's about five hours from here to the nearest spot.

By: Linda

Linda — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:50:32 +0000

Well, I don't care what I would miss if I could get there I would go. I can't believe all the leftovers you found. I have that Better Homes and Gardens Gardening Book. I didn't know I had a classic or a vintage book. Awesome. I'd love it if you shared your weekend adventure with us at What'd You Do This Weekend over at Tumbleweed Contessa. Wishes for tasty dishes, Linda

By: Ann

Ann — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 14:09:09 +0000

How interesting about Krylon sponsoring the event? The one color resembles, Pyrex goosberry? Thanks for taking us along with you.

By: SueSchneid22

SueSchneid22 — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:58:38 +0000

I have been there! It was long ago (like 20 years?!) and it was a real yard sale kind of thing. I loved it. We were in the part in TN near where my parents lived at the time. I bought a piece of a red and white quilt that had been framed. It still hangs in my bedroom. I think it was $5. It sounds a little more commercialized now, but I would like to check it out again someday. It's a great memory. Thanks for reminding me!

By: Erica

Erica — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:26:36 +0000

I once got an awesome set of vintage turquoise canisters at an estate sale. I found them in the garage full of rusty nails. When I asked if I could just buy the canisters, the guy told me no, but if I bought the rusty nails, he would throw in the canisters for free. Uh, ok. Luckily I had just received my Tetanus shot.

~Erica

By: Pam

Pam — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:26:12 +0000

In reply to Vickie. Well, that's a good point. I'd be whining if I would have gotten a whole carload of stuff and then had to decide where to put it in here. With the step stool I can just slide it between the washer and dryer and be done with it.

By: Pam

Pam — Mon, 10 Aug 2015 13:24:23 +0000

In reply to Melissa's Antiques. You should write a guide on the best way to "do" the sale!!! Did you find good stuff going North on 127? I have a friend who goes straight out 70 and hits 127 and heads North and she found some good stuff. Of course, she went on Thursday too :)