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

My partner got them for me for $5 from a neighbor’s garage sale.

From Los Angeles Times • Aug. 18, 2025

While emptying closets and the garage during a spring cleaning or when prepping for a summer garage sale, you’ve probably encountered items that you’re unsure about.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 18, 2023

We’ve cleaned up there as much as we could, held a garage sale, given away much of the rest, and the house stands nearly empty.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee