Working on some new Truck signs this week

Mad Tv's Funny Look at Yard Sales

This is a great look at some of the people you have to deal to have a yard sale. how close to the truth this really is.


  

Weekend June 24th at Jakes Flea Market

 A number of interesting things this weekend

Finding Treasure at Goodwill

Diamond Bonus Bling: Woman Gets More Than Just Jeans at Goodwill

By Eliza Murphy | ABC News Blogs – Wed, Jun 20, 2012 8:26 PM EDT

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The old saying goes, "One man's trash is another man's treasure." But after Deb Thompson's Monday trip to a Coon Rapids, Minn., Goodwill store, she's proving that's not always the case.

Thompson, 53, went to the store to pick up a pair of $3.99 jean capris her daughter suggested she might like because of all the "bling" on them.

But when she returned home to try them on, she discovered way more "bling" than she had bargained for. There was a diamond ring in the right pocket.

"I took the ring out of my pocket and I sat on the floor with my daughter and her fiancé. I put my arm out in the center, and I opened it in my palm and we all just went, 'Wow. Oh my God," Thompson told ABC News.

All Thompson could think to herself was, "Oh geez, somebody lost their ring. The husband or fiancé must be out there saying, 'You're not getting another one!'"

Now Thompson, of Hamlake, Minn., is working with Goodwill to try to find the ring's original owner. They posted Thompson's unusual "Lost and Found" story on their Facebook page in hopes the owner will see it, come forward and claim what's rightfully his or hers.

As of 3 p.m. Wednesday, she said Goodwill had received about seven emails from people claiming to be the owner, but there was nothing concrete.

Thompson is leaving the background-checking up to Goodwill. She did, however, have a very specific way she'd like the scenario to end.

"This is how I see this whole story ending: Somebody comes forward, says they lost the ring, says they're insured and have the papers to prove it. That's how I'm hoping this ends. So far, it's not that way, but we'll see. Only time will tell," said Thompson.

When she first found the ring, Thompson contacted the local ABC affiliate in an attempt to find the owner. The affiliate covered her story and took her to a jeweler to have the ring appraised.

Not only was the diamond ring real, it was worth $6,500.

"They gave me an estimate on how much it was worth, and that was another 'whoa' moment. How long do I have until it's mine," she laughed.

For now, it seems to be "finder's keepers." But Thompson ideally would like to see the ring safely returned to the right finger.

"I need to find the owner, and I'd love to hear the story of how it got in there," Thompson told KSTP News.

If you have more information, Thompson urges you to visit the Goodwill Easter Seals Facebook pageand send a message.

Just goes to show you that you can still find treasure.

Happy Hunting

Jakes Flea Market

Took some over flow stock to Jakes this weekend and had a blast. I was so busy I did't even get a chance to look around. It was a Sunday with a great turn out, will plan on doing this again.

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Yard Sale Mania Show Goes to New York

To change things up, we took a ride to Natural Bridge New York. It was the back woods for us but we found some great things and met some nice people. We had a chance to fish the Salmon River. In April we had snow and cold weather.

Friday Yard Sales

Saw a trunk today. They wanted $25

Hightstown Community Yard Sale 2012

With the weather getting warmer, this was our first big community sale of the year. We found lots of great things and can't wait to find the next one.Canon EOS 60D 18-135mm IS Lens 18.0 MP Digital SLR 4460B004Canon EOS 60D 18-135mm IS Lens 18.0 MP Digital SLR 4460B004Masque IGT Slots: Wolf Run 10430

Road Side Find off Rt57

On my way to NJ I found this great place on Rt 57 near Hacketstown. Worth a look 

Took the cameras to NJ for the weekend

Traveling the back roads we found this 3 barn farm pack to the wall with stuff

This weekend in NJ for some great finds

New Song by Flea Market Joe

We take a Trip to Goodwill

I find a sweet box of Matchbox cars and some board games, I also find this mini guitar that three other people wanted but I was able to snatch up for $20, Not sure if I paid to much so I bring it to Uncle Joe to find out

Some new things we found

This Teddy Ruxpin Doll is brand new and still in the box, should be an easy sale

Great Magazine to take a look at Temerity

If you love Yard Sales, Picking and Detecting then this is the one stop you should NOT miss.
Temerity Magazine is defiantly worth checking out. Tell them Yard Sale Mania Sent you. In the next issue we plan to review the brand new App  MoGaSa that will help you find better Garage Sales.

Make Real Money with a Monopoly Game

We show you how you can buy old board games and turn them into profit and decorating ideas.

We find a Silent Auction

Winter Time but we are still out looking for a good Deal. We found a bird stand and a lamp

Yard Sale Mania show #11

Here is another video from the late summer after a hurricane hit Pa. Not too many good deals but it was fun to get out