By thejunkladies on
7/2/2008
4. Junkers on the Down Low:
While out in the back forty, leave no stone unturned. Vendors will display their favorite junk confectionary, but the sweetest of sweet may be tucked away for later. Listen to that sweet tooth and ask if there might be any hidden treats perhaps slipped under the table or in the back of their truck or trailer. If you dare to ask, you may be in for a pleasant surprise. Scrounging in the underworld is what true junking is all about, so go for it! This is something that will not require a trip to the dentist, quite possibly a welder, but most definitely not a dentist... thank goodness for small favors!
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By thejunkladies on
6/23/2008
3. Where, oh where has all the real junk gone, oh where oh where can it be?
After you've scoped out the market and retrieved your initial must-haves, get your boots a walkin' to the back forty. What does this mean? Head out to the very back of the field and work your way back in. Vendors who have staked claim in the field are most likely to have what we consider to be the coolest of cool. You will find stuff in the rough with more potential than you can shake a stick at. What's even cooler are the price tags or the lack thereof, allowing you to inquire. What will you take for this thing with its ears cut short and its tail cut long?
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By thejunkladies on
6/11/2008
2. Search first, rescue later:
We refer to this strategy as the “straight jacket “ defense to over paying. Take a loop-de- loo around the entire flea market before making any purchases. Although, there are some downsides (you may miss a snag or two) to this plan of attack, but more times than not you’ll be happy you employed it. Picture this: You are in search of a fan and you buy the first one that suits your fancy for a mere fifty bucks. Ten minutes later you come across another such fan, but oops, it’s only $25. This will leave you thinking, my bad. Patience is truly a virtue and you can take that bit of advice to the bank.
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By thejunkladies on
5/21/2008
1. Early Bird Special:
You already know how the saying goes, “The early bird gets the worm”! Many flea markets across the country offer an early entrance option for all of you leave it to eager- beaver junkers. This alternative is not for card-carrying bargain boppers, but for those of you who are NOT dedicated to the eradication of the ordinary earth worm. If you aren’t the par-for-the-lawn mole, and looking for a red-letter recyclable than maybe this plan of attack is for you. You will have to cough up some extra green-backs, but the variety of the cha-cha-cha is hm-hm-hm. In a nut shell; early entrance fee (varies), coffee and doughnuts (five bucks), early bird experience, priceless.
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By thejunkladies on
4/23/2008
Recently Sue visited the Today Show to introduce their new book: Junk Beautiful.
Click here to see the Junk Ladies interview on The Today Show
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By thejunkladies on
2/29/2008
You can't keep us in one place. Many have tried – and failed. We just can’t stop from traveling around the country, speaking at home shows, teaching people the ins-and-outs of junk mastery. Sometimes, we even go on Junking Journeys (so to speak) to share their passion for castaways.
Once, we were at a Home & Garden Show in San Antonio, and ventured out of town to a hill country. The people there were so friendly to us, and there were so many beautiful animals. It’s true country junking, complete with amazing scenery and landscape. We’d love to visit in April when the wildflowers are in bloom.
And when we go back, maybe during another Home and Garden trip, we love to listen to music on the road, so check out our playlist!
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