garage sale
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Chin began skating at age 8 after her mother, Marjorie, bought her a pair of skates at a garage sale.
From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 1, 2026
Families and couples of a certain age might even haul out grandma’s treasured china and give it a good dusting — that is, if you didn’t offload it at a garage sale or eBay.
From Salon • Nov. 1, 2025
Alas, Mom unloaded my mint-condition Barbie treasures, and Patty’s, at a garage sale.
From Los Angeles Times • Jul. 18, 2023
A yard or garage sale can be a do-it-yourself alternative.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2023
It had irked Cole, watching his sports gear, including his dirt bike, snowmobile, bicycle, skis, and even his helmet, all sold through a newspaper ad Hke some junk at a cheap garage sale.
From "Touching Spirit Bear" by Ben Mikaelsen
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