‘Tis the Season… Tag Sale Season!

Call it Yankee Thriftiness or New England Frugality, but I just love tag sales (AKA garage sales, yard sales, flea markets). I can’t think of a better way for a resourceful individual to decorate or outfit a home with necessities, uncover a hidden treasure, discover a hard-to-find vintage item, or take a small risk on a never used, brand-new item (yes, you’ll find these too!) for fraction of its retail.

I’ve found various items including a $15 guitar in great condition (I’ve always wanted to learn) hidden in a ratty case with rope for a handle. Or, how about the vintage “Snurfer” (early-model snowboard) that Sam found in an estate sale for 50 cents! To my kids’ delight, we once found a huge, gently used train table for $4 merely because we were the only buyers (late in the day) that could fit it in our vehicle. Many of the items in our home (whether Tag Sale, eBay, or local Craigslist finds) have stories that would make for interesting blog entries. Well… maybe I’m the only one who would find them funny and memorable.

So with that, this week (for me) marks the start of Tag Sale Season with the upcoming Child and Family Agency of Southern CT Annual Sale. This 4-day Tag Sale extravaganza is celebrating its 55th year. Here you will find the Grasso Tech foyer, gymnasium, and stage filled with household goods, furniture, clothing/accessories, books, linens, jewelry, tools, sporting goods, and toys.

It’s simply a great selection spread over 5000 square feet of gymnasium space. And when you are ready to pay, there is ample space and staff to check-out quickly. The event takes place from Thursday, April 16th through Sunday April 18th with plenty of parking. As always, it is held at the Grasso Tech located at 189 Fort Hill Road in Groton. Buy a Bargain. Help a Child.

Thursday, April 16 1pm to 5pm *buyers pay an additional 25% Early Bird Premium
Friday, April 17 9am to 6pm
Saturday, April 18 9am to 5pm *prices are now 50% off!
Sunday, April 19 9am to Noon *most items are now $5 a bag!

Additionally, on April 17-19 the Poquonnock Bridge Baptist Church (just down the road on the corner of South Rd and Fort Hill) is also holding a Tag and Bake Sale from 9am-2pm. Stop by on your way to or from Grasso Tech.

‘Tis the season! May you find what you’re looking for. Then again, may you find that unexpected treasure that you weren’t necessarily looking for!