2013 Urban Safari Hunting Hauls (Garage Sale, Thrift Stores, Craigs, Rummage...)

[Den82]

My eyes are ALWAYS peeled for that Weebles Haunted House. I want one, but as close to mint as possible.

[batmanrocks]

I hit a yard sale this morning and came away with these

























Hope you like the pics, I missed a couple things but still wound up with these

[Splitty]

Found some upscale Japanese figures primo-cheap from two different sources this weekend!
...and an Imhumanoids Redsun still in package!!
I never find this type stuff. Neat.

[boss]

My parents had that same system (or one really close). There was also an 8-track unit and record player that went with it. Now I have to dig in their basement. ;-)

[theantiquetiger]

For $10, I picked this up at the Goodwill Store

[megoat]

Great pick up, Tim! Funny enough I pulled a Marantz 2245 receiver with wood case on Friday for $10! It ain't $750 sorta good but should net me around $300! That same morning I pulled a rare rockabilly 45 for 50 cents that goes for around $1000, but mine is sorta rough shape--i think I can get $500 for it!

I love pulling toys more than anything but often at sales there are no toys worth buying. You are right that it pays to look for all kinds of stuff. I actually find more valuable clothing than anything else. Most folks getting rid of clothes practically give it away!

[megocrazy]

Very nice score. Don't shy away from old Fisher stuff either. Most of it was made by Pioneer for SEARS. I still have my original one that I got when I was 10. I've also diversified quite a bit and wonder what I've passed on in earlier years that I shouldn't have. Cameras and small electronics have done well for me. Picked up a mint in box Kodak Bantam F6 pull face camera this morning for $3. In the same yard sale got two early led calc's and a small leather case transistor radio. Also an original, Sony walkman AM/FM in mint shape. One of the earlier releases. Total money spent $12. Camera should net me about $35-$40. Small peanuts compared to some of my camera hits but still nice enough. If you can pull 5 or 6 hits like that on a good day, which is not impossible by any means, you can pocket a couple hundred for a day of yard saling and listing 5 or 6 auctions. Hit a unit like you did and it's just bonus, those hits are not common but out there. You just gotta look for em.

[Marvelmania]

Always broaden your knowledge a bit if you're into yard sales and such. While I'm always on the lookout for vintage toys I also know a bit about vintage electronics. Some here know about records, books, glassware and so on. I've had some good pick up over the years and even this year but today was one of the better ones. Picked up a mint vintage 70's Pioneer SA-9800 Integrated amp. My cost $10, it weighs around 45-50 pounds. Brought it home and wiped the dust off it, threw it on Craig's List with make an offer. Usually I never do this and always try to set the price but this was a bit rare so I wanted to see what would happen. Within an hour had a guy call me on it said he'd been after one for years in this kind of condition. Said we'd talk price once he got here and was driving over from North Carolina as we were speaking. We met up this afternoon and he was so excited to see it this kind of condition. We hooked it up, tested it in all ways and then he basically begged me to take his $750 for it. Who was I to let him down. Done deal and we both were happy. A couple of years ago I knew nothing about vintage electronics but now I do and it's paid off big time. I've had many scores ranging from $100 - $400 with old stereos but this was my best yet. The moral of the story is pick something else that interests you, no matter what it is, learn a little about it then keep your eyes and ears open. People are onto toys, comics, records, cards, movie and superhero items but there are still some hidden gems out there that some don't know much about. It pays off. Matt, Chris (ant-tiger), Greg and a few others here have been kind enough to give me guidance from time to time over the years. It really opens up the chance for more potential big scores!

[Mego MkIV]

Not bad for 3.25 there's some cool stuff there.

[Fire Marshal Bill]

Hit an estate sale this morning. Came away with this for $3.25.

[Rallygirl]

Went out to a couple sales this morning. I came home with a 1973 Aurora Skittle Bingo game, a handful of old, choking hazard Weebles, some local t-shirts that are destined to become a quilt, and some kiddie bowling pins to use for games at Church. I am still trying to get Ed to let me go back for the 1977 Mustang II that I saw at a sale. I have a soft spot in my heart for the little runts. White on white wouldn't be my favorite choice of colors, but under four decades of dirt is a rust-free, all original car. Since most of them ended up as piles of rust, it is a good deal. So far, Ed doesn't think I need it.

[megocrazy]

Nice score on the Zilla. I've hit a couple of those too They sell well. I hit a beast like that Imperial Rhino this year. It's missing the saddle as was mine, but I was fortunate to find a loose one in my own flea market in a junk bin for $1. I like the pose on yours better. It's more intimidating than mine. Prices tend to be all over the board sometimes. They usually sell for around $25 complete but I've seen times when they've reached near $40.

I had a similar rummage sale experience a couple of years ago. Wasn't gonna go but did and hit a bunch of stuff. The best being a Don Adams (Get Smart) Electronic Detective game 100% complete and like new for a quarter. Hit close to $70 on ebay, a Tyco CJ6 jeep race set for $3 that went for $50 and not 1 but 2 vintage game lots. Both under $20 each. A very profitable outing to say the least. I'm not religious but I'll show up for a rummage sale.

[Splitty]

I am so beside myself, you guys have no idea.

Yearly there's this GIANT Church rummage sale that takes an entire gym and all outside parking lot. You have to wait an HOUR before to get in early, stuff is overpriced, and there's always these old toy tag-teamers snatching vintage.

So I wasn't going to go this year (I haven't found anything worth it the last two), but instead I cut my sleep down to 5 hours, was there an hour early, and dangit, now I've found my most two favoritiest things of the year!! (I'm predicting)
Almost everything in the pic came from there, mostly .50 or .20 cents. A friggin' 2007 Madballs for .50! The Grinch was $3, and another Dor Mei Godzilla $2! (yes, my 5th one, they're all different!)

The two AWESOME things are a 1971 Mattel Squishies Witch for .20. I never thought I'd see one in person, as I refused to pay the $30-$80 ebay prices. It's STILL squishy!!!


and for $2 a mysterious super rare 80's Last Unicorn vinyl case with 17 rare Germany Lobby Cards, Poster, sticker and yellow print. You have no idea how much I love that movie, NO IDEA.
I'm guessing it s 80's date because of the old tacky aged blue gunk on the poster and yellow pic, and the case also had dust and old worn children's earrings inside, but I really have no idea. If anyone has any info about the case, let me know. I can't find any. Only a handfull of those Germany Lobby cards are found on ebay UK for like $13+. I ponder how these imports came to be in my un-hip town.


..anyways, I'm done blathering on.

But it did make for a new catch phrase I already hate myself for:
"If you don't go, you don't know".

[Splitty]

By the way, your display area with the overhead light on that all blue background and stars dresser also blue and that glittery sparkly hand is amazing.

Thankyou!! Ah man, I think I'm addicted to color and sparkles, and as I get older the problem only gets worse!

[mikeMc6]

By the way, your display area with the overhead light on that all blue background and stars dresser also blue and that glittery sparkly hand is amazing.