Rummage Sales Trump eBay

When you’re trying to downsize the glut of stuff that you’ve accumulated over the years, very little can eclipse the sheer thrill of watching the bids of your eBay auction proceed beyond your wildest expectations.

Admit it - watching a bidding war for something that you consider junk is just plain fun.

However, the planning, setup and sales produced by the old fashioned rummage sale is, overall, a much more enjoyable personal experience.

Don’t get me wrong; rummage sales are a lot of work and frequently turn into a huge pain in the butt. However, the camaraderie and family bonding that can occur is much more important than merely auctioning off your stuff.

Besides, who doesn’t like going to someone else’s rummage sale and finding deals for yourself without having to bid against countless others for your new found treasure?

The people you meet through rummage sales are definitely an eclectic mix of folks. Chatting with them is an interesting bonus that you can’t experience using eBay.

My wife and I have been rummage sale fanatics since we first started dating. We like them so much that we even visit them while on vacation. We simply can’t suppress the excitement of following the signs and searching for deals..

While vacationing in Iowa a few years ago, we happened upon the annual “World’s Largest Rummage Sale” in Waterloo. While we’ve seen bigger and better sales, the memories will last us a lifetime.

eBay just can’t compete with that.

Don’t get me wrong. eBay is definitely a useful and positive evolution of the backyard rummage sale. I love using eBay.

But as the rummage sale season approaches, I have to admit that I have a big soft spot in my heart for the backyard rummage sale.

Sometimes technolgy takes a back seat to the retro cool of nostalgia.