Treasure Hunting

I like finding hidden treasures. I like picking, junking, treasure hunting, collecting, swapping or what ever you call it. It all begins with the begins with the hunt. You find the right yardsale, antique shop or even just a residence that has several items visible. Then you sift through everything looking for that one item that you just have to have. It just hits you when you see it and you know that it is the "ONE". Then comes the deal. You try to get this "ONE" thing you just have to have for a price that makes both you and the seller happy. Its like an adiction. I always try to let the owner of the yardsale know what they have and even current market value. Most people sell stuff without the knowledge of what they have. They are just wanting to get rid of "junk" that they have accumulated over the years. I have found that even after you tell them they have that rare item that is worth $100.00 at auction, marked $2.00 on a little round sticker, they still want to sell it to you for $2.00. Why wouldnt they? Think of all the work that goes into reselling. If you put it up for auction then you have to pay the auctioneer and auction house. Internet comes with its own fees, plus s&h! What if it doesnt sell? Well then you have to redo the whole process again. A lot of people just dont want to pick up the items and place them back in the house. After all this "junk" is being sold to clean out the clutter, why put it back when you can sell it for $.50? Flea markets are a little bit tougher to score a good deal. Flea markets are like a multi family yardsale, but I have found that a lot of shops at flea markets have done at least a little research. The best thing about flea markets is that you can haggle a little more. You never know where you might find these hidden treasures. Just take a look around, you may have gold in that old toy that you bought at the neighbors yardsale!