LINKS for the HUNT

  Here are some online services I would rather not be without.

  The Eagle - Local newspaper Yard Sale classified ads. - ( ads paid buy seller )

  Craigslist - Local Yard Sale ads - Free to posts and often the only ad the seller runs.

  Fleajocky.com - Local free classified ads  - Just a few unique post there. Not that many people no about it.

  Google Maps - Easy way to make and print custom maps. Sign on > My maps > Create new map  - then cut and paste the addresses right off the online ads.   Arrange in the order you want to visit, and PRINT!

   TOOLS for the HUNT

  Hat - Indiana didn't just wear that hat for looks. If you have a beak like mine the Texas sun can burn in off in no time.

  10x Jeweler's Lupe - It gets even harder as you get older to tell  if it's marked 14K GP ( gold plum) from 14K GF ( gold filled ), but that's two things you don't want to get confused.

  Pocket Knife - For those seller who like to tape boxes up hoping you will not find out important parts are missing until you get home.

 Food and Water - In June thought September here in Texas, it can be 104F before you get back from yard sale shopping. You will wish you had water if you have a flat tire. 

  Note Pad - Good idea to jot down the address where you buy expensive things or items that the seller SWEAR work. 

  Batteries - A good way to test items in the field. 

  Extension Cord - If the seller does not provide an AC cord to test electronics, suspect they do not work. Tell them you have your own cord so - no test, no deal.

  Tubs and Tarp- To keep you findings out of sun, out of rain ( of sprinklers) , and out of sight.

  GPS Navigation - Not all yard sales are advertised. Some will put out ONE road sign with an address thinking you know all the streets in town. Just punch the address in your GPS off you go. I use a navigation program on my phone. It cost about $10 a month.