Car Boot Sales (Was: more talking to the press.)

From: Joe <rigdonj_at_cfl.rr.com>
Date: Wed Nov 12 07:12:02 2003

At 12:28 PM 11/12/03 +0000, you wrote:
>> -----Original Message-----
>> From: cctalk-bounces_at_classiccmp.org
>> [mailto:cctalk-bounces_at_classiccmp.org]On Behalf Of Hans Franke
>> Sent: 12 November 2003 10:24
>> To: General Discussion: On-Topic and Off-Topic Posts
>> Subject: Car Boot Sales (Was: more talking to the press.)
>>
>> So, travler, if you'll ever make it to the island, don't
>> forget to stop by any car boot sale you can find.
>
>I think I must clarify that further and say 'stop at any car boot sale
>that's not in the south' because I'm hearing more and more reports of people
>saying things like 'but these sell for loads on ebay' while they're trying
>to get 30 quid for a NES or something like that.

   We call them garage sales in the US but the same thing is happening. The
sellers go look at E-bay and find the highest price there and that's what
they want for the stuff. (without the trouble and expense of listing their
item, packaing and shipping it and all the other hassles of internet
sales!) Garage sales in the US are a waste of time any more. BUT I still
find bargains at the scrap metal places.

   Joe
Received on Wed Nov 12 2003 - 07:12:02 GMT