Tales from my garage sale

[Skeen]

I can't remember the last time I bought a VHS tape...lol.

I can. It was a couple of months ago. A movie I wanted to see was only released on that format and I wanted to see if it could be converted to DVD so I could actually, you know, watch it.

I have yet to call the place that does the converting. Must REALLY want to watch that movie, huh?

[MoonCat]

From looking at customer accounts at work, I can tell you that there are some people who do run their "garage sales" as a business.

But it's not a majority. It's funny that someone actually thought you should make a point of getting stuff like John Wayne movies on VHS.

[mharbourgirl]

From looking at customer accounts at work, I can tell you that there are some people who do run their "garage sales" as a business.

There are. They're the ones who show up at your yard sale at 7am when you advertised as starting at 9, and try to buy stuff while you're setting up. They try to get ridiculous reductions in your prices, and they clean up with stuff to sell at their own sale, which they generally hold weekly.

It's a little too common in my neighbourhood.

[EricKei]

I have yet to call the place that does the converting. Must REALLY want to watch that movie, huh?

I just picked up a vhs to dvd converter on sale for like 30 bucks online ^_^ now I just gotta see if my vcr still works, or if I will have to make the massive 30-40 investment in a brand new one ~_~ so I can finally get rid of half a closet's worth of tapes

[Becks]

The Evil Empire Store still sells VCRs, and the MOTH makes occasional use of a website that sells VHS tapes for decent to awesome prices.

[Merriweather]

There are. They're the ones who show up at your yard sale at 7am when you advertised as starting at 9

Ahh, the vultures. Around here, quite often people will put in their garage sale ads "early birds will be charged double". Don't know how much it helps.

A carboot sale (flea market) we used to go to in England had such a problem with people trying to go thru your boxed stuff before you could even get it out of the boot and unpacked to sell, they began offering (for a small extra fee) trafic cones with portable plastic barrier that you could surround your car with until you were unpacked

[mikoyan29]

http://www.androidcentral.com/motorola-xoom-review

Is that his review?

On that note I've played with the Xoom a few times. I really like how smooth it feels and operates. The only reason why I haven't jumped at getting one is because I suspect there will be better tables coming out shortly that will be just as good if not better so I can wait a bit. That and I'm waiting for Major League Soccer to get Match Day Live working on Android.

For the record btw I don't have a problem with Apple and its iProduct. I'm glad there's diversity out there amongst computer tech. I do however find the fanboyism amongst some of the Apple fans really annoying. Especially when they sit there and try to tell me I'm stupid for preferring Android. Oh well. Nothing I can do really about that.

I have an Android phone but also an IPad. The only thing I don't like aobut the IPad is the fact that I have to use itunes to move stuff from it ot the computer...or vice versa.

[AquaGirl]

@DemolitionMan, no that is not the one he did but I kind of wish his name was Phil. Maybe because I had an addiction to Viva la Bam. His name is Zack , though so I do get to call him a Lego maniac.

[RootedPhoenix]

A carboot sale (flea market) we used to go to in England had such a problem with people trying to go thru your boxed stuff before you could even get it out of the boot and unpacked to sell, they began offering (for a small extra fee) trafic cones with portable plastic barrier that you could surround your car with until you were unpacked

I'd just shut the trunk and sit on it. Then I'd wait until everyone left me alone.

People can be so impatient.

[Racket_Man]

I can. It was a couple of months ago. A movie I wanted to see was only released on that format and I wanted to see if it could be converted to DVD so I could actually, you know, watch it.

I have yet to call the place that does the converting. Must REALLY want to watch that movie, huh?

I did a conversion project for a co-worker that involved a comedian's concert that was ONLY available on (used) used VHS. for some reason it was never re-released on DVD.

I did another one for the same co-worker where her husband's family's old 8mm and 16 mm film movies were converted to VHS years ago and she did not want to pay a high price just to get them put onto DVD

I just picked up a vhs to dvd converter on sale for like 30 bucks online ^_^ now I just gotta see if my vcr still works, or if I will have to make the massive 30-40 investment in a brand new one ~_~ so I can finally get rid of half a closet's worth of tapes

same here I just go the whole package from Pinnicle ie. the video to USB converter box and their higher end editing/authoring/burning software.

still going through all the mounds of VHS tape I recorded in years past.

[Teskeria]

I love yard sales. occasionally I find something I want. Normally the price is the price imo, unless it is absurd. However at the last one, I found the perfect gift for my son in law. he LOVES Dale earnhardt st (hates jr) and they had a lamp with sr. They had it priced at $20 and all I had was $15, So I asked, politely if they would accept it. They did and he was beyond thrilled with his Christmas present. win/win

[chainedbarista]

Him: Dude I know what I am talking about. I have a $6,000 laptop. I have an iPhone. Clearly I know more then you do.

yes, clearly you do...know how to spend $$ without actually knowing anything about the purchase.

[Demolition Man]

Too bad I am probably not close to you, I probably would have gotten that zune you had. Hubby cracked the glass on his 120 (still works just terrible screen)

And I swear people don't think before they open their mouths

Booooo Sounders fan.... j/k.

Good luck tonight against the Vancouver Whitecaps. I'll be watching it on Fox Soccer. Should be a good game.

[Demolition Man]

Already had my first loony of the day....

You Should Do That Elsewhere

I overslept-ed a bit today so naturally I had to rush and get things setup. That means I didn't get a chance to eat some breakfast until after setup was done. So I threw a few Hot Pockets in the microwave while finishing setup. I started to eat them when Mrs. Loony came in. She pouted and made all sorts of stupid silly noises looking at what I had for sale like as if she's some higher being that's above everything I have for sale. Then she notices I'm eating my breakfast (which at that point I had two bites left).

Mrs. Loony: You know you shouldn't be eating in public like that.
Me: Sorry. Accidentally slept-ed in.
Mrs. Loony: That's no excuse. In fact that's terrible service. Its clear you aren't in charge of this garage sale. I want to speak to the manager of this sale.
Me: Okay sure.

I get up from my chair, circle around it, and sit back down.

Me: Hi. I'm the manager of this sale.

She then gave the best deer in headlights look, cussed at me a few times for "terrible service" then left. I simply laughed at her and wished her a good day.


Gotta love garage sales. They bring out the best... and sometimes... the worst in people.

[mharbourgirl]

You rock. Can I come work for you?