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How can a Northeast Los Angeles garage sale be fun? We will need to take a good look at the communities of Highland Park, Eagle Rock, Mt. Washington, Glassell Park, Atwater Village and Silverlake.

Garage Sale

The 'specific' area and the differences regarding the type of owners and neighborhood will decide the merchandise. Garage sales give persons the opportunity to meet neighbors and find some pretty neat items that simply are not used anymore.

I have recently noticed that items can vary greatly based on the specific neighborhood that is searched. Highland Park, El Sereno, Mt. Washington, Atwater Village, Silver Lake and Eagle Rock will offer a variety of items based on the diversity of home owners. I see many antiques and period items due to the blend of Craftsman, Modern, Traditional and period homes that the communties have.

The secret to success is to go early to obtain the more desirable items or late to obtain the best pricing.

I suggest that thought and planning go into ones adventure to roam the world of garage sales in any given weekend.

• Don’t carry your purse. Keep ones and fives easily available.
• Cruise around. Check the good neighborhoods for better quality goods.
• Search in the late afternoon for the best bargains.
• Search early for a better selection of items as the good ones go fast.
• Skip cribs, car seats and bicycle helmets etc. due to possible safety issues.
• Bring only a certain amount of cash so as not to impulse buy.
• Leave a card if an item price is not agreed to for a call back.
• Keep a positive attitude and open mind.

Remarkable opportunity can be had in finding items which can be revitalized with small effort and a simple trip to the hardware store. I see the amount of garage sales increasing in the communities of N.E.L.A as we enter the spring and summer season. It makes for an adventurous outing that all the family can enjoy.

Should you like to have an idea of what communities to explore than simply ask. I can advise of where to search for a beginner to get in this groove.