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There are millions of pickers in America just like me who share questionable real-world skill sets, a talent for dishonor, and an intense desire to remain living indoors. Privacy Policy About Us. Before you hit your first garage sale, download the Amazon and eBay apps both free for iOS and Android.

Three hundred dollars usually suffices for me. Target sales that start at 7 a. Sales that start on Fridays and continue through the weekend are completely picked clean by Saturday morning. You can scout garage sales on Craigslist, but I prefer perusing newspaper ads.

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Look for new boxes and packages; the shine of shrink wrap around Apple products, board games, and DVD box sets is a sure sign. This 2-Second Hack Will Get You a Better Deal On Your Next Amazon Purchase. Both apps will give you the best sense for how much an item is worth.

These products are cheaper to ship. Like I said, seniors are the best. They remember the price of everything they own that was purchased before , and are mostly just looking to recoup. After you hit the retirement communities, head for the hills.

Rich people are more likely to own expensive things and leave valuable, unopened gifts lying around. Super Rich Guys Reveal the Best Buck They Ever Spent.

Kids signal that most of the things worth reselling have already been unwrapped, used, dropped, chewed, and vomited upon. Also, keep driving if you see an Amazon shipping box anywhere on the property. This most likely means the seller knows what he can get for his stuff online. This lasts 5 minutes per item on Amazon, and 15 for eBay. Please confirm the information below before signing in.

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