Eureka, MO Annual Swap Meet March 10, 2012

Eureka, MO has an annual swap meet scheduled for March 10, 2012 that over 10,000 people are expected to attend.  Located in the Six Flag's Parking Lot, this 5 hour event - from 8 a.m. to 1p.m.(usually runs much later) but 200+ vendors turn out annually.  Lots of treasures to be had. There is a $1 admission fee and if you want to sell you can pre-register by March 1st for a spot for $30 or pay $40 on the day of the event. Contact number for more information is (636) 938-6062.

Swap meets are great places to find hidden treasures to buy, sell, and collect!!!

Hope to see you there!

100 Mile Yard Sale & Storage Unit Auction All in One Weekend

      I was so excited Saturday, we were going to follow the 100 mile yard sale route and stop by a storage unit auction that had 36 units up for auction.  The build up was so much more than what actually happened. 
     The 100 miles were mostly rural so the yard sales were few and far between.  We had better luck in the towns than we did along the hwy route.  That being said, we found very little, it was hot and everybody seemed to be selling clothes.
      I did get a huge box of old diesel truck manuals for $3, I think I can make a decent profit off of  them.  Other than that I don't feel like I bought anything or even seen anything that was worth the half tank of gas we burnt up.
     We were late getting to the storage unit auction but they had quite a few units for auction.  Unlike Storage Wars and Auction Hunters, each unit was opened up.  The contents had all been rummaged through and if there was anything good left  it was brought to the front of the unit so there was no mystery to it.  Truly disappointing, I did not bid on any of them as there was nothing that wasn't exposed. 
     The newbies of course were bidding and bidding high.  The influence of shows like Storage Wars and Auction Hunters was clearly evident among the bidders.  We kind of milled around so we could see and hear what some of the auction winner won.  There were lots of people saying "this is just a bunch of junk" and "I just threw away my money".    Yep, I agree!!!
     Next week I am having my own garage sale, I've got to get rid of some stuff so I can have more room and more money to buy more.  Wish me luck, if you are near the K Hwy Storage Units I'll be there Friday and Saturday come check out my treasures.

100 Mile Yard Sale in Southwest Missouri 08-27-11

     Tomorrow's August 27, 2011 the is a 100 mile yard sale.  It starts in Ash Grove, goes up thru Everton on 160 hwy, thru Greenfield on 39 Hwy and includes, Pennsboro, Miller, Albatross, Mt Vernon, Hoberg, Verona & Aurora.  Hwy 60 thru Monett and Marionville, Hwy 265 out of Marionville more yard  sales thru Crane, Galena, Reeds Spring & Branson.  Lots of opportunities to find yard sale bargains & treasures!!!! 

Score: Lady Head Vases At Carthage City Wide Garage Sale

The Carthage, MO City Wide Garage was Saturday 05-07-11.  My big find for the day were these lovely vintage lady head vases.  A sweet deal at only $5 each, I snagged them up before anybody else could.    I found several other treasures, like a collection of postcards and some great Halloween costumes which will be great this Halloween but these head vases were the best deal of the day!



2011 Schedule For Two Big Monthly Flea Markets in Northeast MO

Indoor & Outdoor Flea Markets and Swap Meets are a great way to find an abundance of treasures.    If you are a collector or looking to resell then shopping at various flea markets & swap meets are a fun way to spend the day.  Hundreds of antiques, collectibles, crafts, clothes, jewelry, everyday usable stuff & some plain old junk.  If you're near Northeast Missouri there are two flea markets that you need to check out. 

The Colony Flea Market is open from early Spring to late fall,  two weekends a month and the Rutledge Flea Market is open one weekend a month from April to Nov.  I have reprinted the schedule for you.  If you have to travel any distance be sure to call or check out the website to confirm dates.

Colony #1 Flea Market 

Located: On Rt. V, 5.5 miles off of Rt. M, south of Rutledge or On Rt. V, off of Rt. K, 1 1/2 miles northwest of colony.
For Information Contact: (660) 434-5504,  (217) 617-8943, (217) 617-8947
http://fleamarketincolony.com/
There is a Auction every Friday Night at 6:00, you can consign and/or buy

Colony # 1 Flea Market 2011 Schedule

April 1,2,3 & April 8, 9, 10

May 6,7,8 & May 12,14,15

June 3,4,5 & June 10,11,12

July 1,2,3, & July 8,9,10

Aug 5,6,7 & Aug 12,13,14

Sept 2,3,4 & Sept 9,10,11 & Sept 30

Oct 1,2 & Oct 7,8,9

Nov 4,5,6

Rutledge Flea Market

The Rutledge Flea Market is one of the oldest & largest Flea Markets in Missouri.  A good flea market for both buyers and sellers.  There are campgrounds & showers for the sellers, the space rental rates are very reasonable and there are thousands of people that pass through every weekend.   Every Friday night there is an Auction at 5:00 and another on Saturday at 12:00 noon.

Located: From Rutledge go South 1.5 miles on Rt. M to Rt. V then 1.5 miles East

For Information Contact: (660) 883-5816 or (660) 947-3629

http://www.rutledge-fleamarket.com/

Rutledge Flea Market 2011 Schedule

April 8 & 9, 2011

May 13 & 14, 2011

June 10 & 11, 2011

July 8 & 9, 2011

August 12 & 13, 2011

Sept 9 & 10, 2011

Oct 7 & 8, 2011

Nov 4 & 5, 2011

2011 Arkansas City Wide Yard Sales

There are always lots of treasures, antiques, collectibles and bargains to be had at a yard sale.  When there are a massive amount of  garage sales in one town the opportunities to find great bargains are limitless.
Here are all the listings I have for Arkansas, please remember to call ahead to verify dates as they tend to change occasionally.

Altus, AR

Altus, AR - City Wide Yard Sale - April 9, 2011

Information: (479) 468-4684

http://www.arkansas.com/calendar/details.aspx?id=62161

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Brookland, AR

Brookland, AR - City Wide Yard Sale - April 8 and April 9, 2011

Information: (870) 935-0538

http://www.brooklandarkansas.org/

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Harrison, AR

Harrison, AR - City Wide Garage Sale - June 10 & 11, 2011

Information: 888-283-2163

http://www.harrisonarkansas.org/events/details/84-city-wide-yard-sale.html

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Horseshoe Bend, AR

Horseshoe Bend, AR - Spring City Wide Yard Sale - April 16, 2011

Information: (870) 670-5764
http://www.arkansas.com/calendar/details.aspx?id=62161

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