We go to a lot of garage sales and find a lot of great things. But many times we only give books at Garage Sales a quick glance. This is mostly due to our honed skill at working bag book sales to our advantage. Plopping down $2 for one book at a garage sale is expensive to us and we’re not usually willing to do it.
So it was no surprise that Mom and the kids walked past a small table of books at the Maple Bluff Town-wide garage sale with barely a peek.
But as Dad rushed past to catch up with the family, one of the books caught his eye: Warriors. Plum has been devouring this series. She has been picking them up at sales, checking them out at the libe, and buying them at Barnes&Noble. And she’s on the waiting list for several titles at our local library.
The dad and daughter selling the books seemed friendly, so I stopped to quickly ask the going price. “A dollar a piece,” said the dad. But as I ran to catch up with Plum I heard him shout, “We can make you a deal!”
Returning with Plum, she was astonished to see her favorite series on the table. $6 later a very happy Plum had 8 books of her beloved Warriors series in hardback and in great condition. Mom and Dad are thrilled as retail price for these books in hardcover hovers around $13. What a savings!
Always keep an eye out for life’s surprises.