Recent Articles
Garage Sales

13 articles

Sunday, May 4, 2008

Savvy shoppers inherit bargains at estate sales

Business | By Leslie Earnest | May 4, 2008
If you’re willing to wade through the remnants of another person’s life, you can find bargains at an estate sale. Read more
 

Saturday, April 21, 2007

He is glass-plate positive

California | Local | By Eric Bailey | April 21, 2007
RICK NORSIGIAN discovered the object of his obsession one sunny Saturday seven years ago at a garage sale. Read more
 

Sunday, August 7, 2005

The Yard Sale That Just Keeps On Going

National | By Ellen Barry | August 7, 2005
For 450 miles along a narrow strip of highway, observe the extended family of the yard sale enthusiast: the sly, syrupy antiques dealer; the poker-faced local, seller of screen doors and arrowheads; the hipster in tinted sunglasses; the middle-aged woman, feverish, with husband and tote bag. Read more
 

Friday, July 14, 2000

Designer’s Shopping Secrets Have Been Used Before

News | July 14, 2000
Susan Weitzel stands poised, slim figure alert and eyes bright, like a cat about to pounce on unsuspecting prey. Read more
 

Wednesday, August 18, 1999

TUSTIN

California | Local | By James Meier, (714) 966-5988 | August 18, 1999
The City Council on Monday decided that the city’s law that limits rummage sales to four per year per residence was satisfactory. Read more
 

Thursday, June 3, 1999

Drumming Up Clients for Yard Sale Hotline

Business | By Marc Ballon | June 3, 1999
Charming though they may be, yard sales are often a frustrating experience. Read more
 

Friday, May 21, 1999

PLACENTIA

California | Local | By Veronica Duran, (949) 574-4213 | May 21, 1999
The City Council this week voted to stop charging fees to hold garage sales, but residents will be limited to two sales a year. Read more
 

Monday, January 11, 1999

Couple’s Quest for Lost Unicorn Results in Return

California | Local | By Agnes Diggs | January 11, 1999
Ben and Jean Means were hoping that fliers that had worked for many pet owners would work for them in their search for their 75-pound, 4 1/2-foot mythical beast. Read more
 

Tuesday, May 19, 1998

Fees, Restrictions on Garage Sales Approved

California | Local | May 19, 1998
Residents who want to hold garage sales must now obtain a permit from City Hall under a new ordinance. Read more
 

Friday, April 3, 1998

Council Loosens Garage Sale Rules

California | Local | By John Pope and John Canalis | April 3, 1998
Residents can have more than one outdoor garage sale a year, the City Council recently decided, but they will still be required to pay a $10 fee. Read more
 

Thursday, April 2, 1998

The Sale Must Go On

California | Local | By Phil Davis | April 2, 1998
Kevin Carr loathes his mother’s big blue chair. Read more
 

Tuesday, March 24, 1998

Vote Could Ease Garage Sale Rules

California | Local | By John Pope | March 24, 1998
The City Council tonight will consider easing regulations on outdoor garage sales, which some residents have criticized as overly restrictive. Read more
 

Tuesday, November 25, 1997

Limits on Garage Sales Tentatively Approved

California | Local | By Mimi Ko Cruz | November 25, 1997
The City Council has tentatively approved a new law that would penalize residents who have more than four garage sales a year. Read more
 
Email This | Print This | Text Size: Increase Decrease