Bring along some newspapers and bags in case the sale organizers
don't have packing materials.
Carry small bills. Combinations of singles and fives work best.
Don't be an uninvited early bird. Unless the ad says, "Early
birds welcome," do not arrive before the listed start time and ask
to get in.
Shop for the kids. Some tag sales are a bargain version of Toys
"R" Us, with piles of kids' items. You can often spot the
Fisher-Price toys from the roadside. Large plastic toys that cost
$40 to $50 in stores can usually be bought for less than $5. All
you have to do is wash them thoroughly.
Be on the lookout for exercise equipment and tools. You'll
sometimes see big-ticket exercise gear, fairly new, at rock-bottom
prices. Test out any equipment before you buy. Also look for deals
on garden and shop tools. After all, a hammer does the same job
whether it's new or 20 years old.
