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We are always jealous of the auctions Jay and Ryanne talk about. Most of the ones by us in northern Il are expensive and not too many box lots. We did a last minute vacation and ended up in a air bnb in the Ozarks and are going to a box lot auction this afternoon! Checked the place out yesterday but were not able to preview anything for today. Expectations set to low but I’m looking forward to it anyway 🙂
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Going to auctions in new parts of the country is my kind of vacation 🙂
If Illinois has people dying and their stuff being sold off, I bet Illinois has good auctions. You just might have to drive farther out of urban areas.
We have plenty of overpriced or poor auctions in our area. We only talk about the handful we’ve found that we like.
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Yep there are ones that are hours away that I have gone to that are pretty good. I will have to be a bit more open to a longer drive to get there. And after the challenging roads here in the Ozarks the ride should be a piece of cake.
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I too am jealous of the auctions Jay and Ryanne talk about. However, I will say, I have 2 thrift store within walking distance from me and many more in driving distance that have worked for me. I just scored one of those rocket lava lamps for $7.50, plus 20% off, so basically $6. They are going for $100.+ on ebay. I’m about to list it in a little while. I also scored a $4.50 vintage lamp without wiring (I will gladly re-wire). I have not researched, but it’s a great figural lamp. Probably worth at least $80. Still wish I had some cool auctions like Jay and Ryanne.
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I think every region will have something better than another region. Some people here have great thrift stores (ours are average). Some have great estate sales (we have very few). Some have great yard sales (decent but lots of driving here). Auctions are good for us. Several good flea markets.
If someone complains they cant find good stuff in their area, they either arent being creative or need to move!
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Having thrifts stores close is great for checking daily.
I sold one of those lava lamps in April, it’s called a Starship.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Original-Lava-Lite-Lamp-Starship-Violet-Liquid-Black-Landing-Legs-Rocket-Missle/323757250228?hash=item4b616f96b4:g:2JwAAOSwv4FcnTdo -
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Steve, that’s a nice one! I do like the black Starship lamps better than silver. I haven’t listed mine yet, because it takes a while to heat up and I had to step out. I will take photos this week and list. My lamp is silver with blue water. Still cool. I am in the Bucktown/Wicker Park/Logan Square area, Tam’s Vintage & More.
Jay, I agree. It’s a trade off, but heck yeah, if you don’t have great sourcing near you-I would move as well.
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