R. S. McClurg

"Tag Sale -- Turn Here!
Whether it's a garage sale, flea market, yard sale, thrift shop, or estate sale -- the secondhand marketplace is booming as never before. This handy guide contains everything you need to know about finding, buying, cleaning, fixing, using and selling castaway treasures.
Written for both the experienced rummager and the novice, the book contains valuable information on such topics as:
-- selecting your purchases
-- negotiating good deals
-- accurately dating your finds
-- keeping track of your rummaging
-- unusual items to watch for
-- nifty secondhand gift ideas
-- cleaning and repairing your wares
-- storage
-- and recycling old treasures
Here, too, you'll find the lowdown on holding your own garage sale -- with tips on choosing a location, advertising, interacting with buyers, preparing and displaying your merchandise, and setting prices. There is also a chapter discussing the pros and cons of alternative modes of selling such as flea markets and by-appointment-only sales.
With appendices containing reading lists and suggested treasure haunts. The Rummager's Handbook is a gold mine of information for treasure hunters everywhere."… (más)