Online Auction Odyssey
Julie and Jake chat about an online auction site (TexasOnlineAuctionHouse.com), how bidding works (waiting until near closing and the timer resetting), and the logistics of local pickup. They describe...
17 Mar 37min
The Garage Sale Arbitrage Economy
Hosts Julie and Jake discuss “arbitrage” as it applies to reselling items from estate sales, thrift stores, and garage sales for profit. Julie shares research from Reddit suggesting many part-time res...
10 Mar 20min
The Ethics of Holding Onto Others' Belongings
Hosts Julie and Jake discuss an ethical question: what to do when you find items in your possession that belong to someone else and might have resale or emotional value. Jake reveals he has Julie’s vi...
3 Mar 32min
The Tools of Secondhand Treasure Hunting
Julie and Jake joke about "treasure hunting" as piracy, including pirate gear and the chaos of parrots, before Julie shares a college experience working with macaws at a local zoo and describes their ...
24 Feb 19min
Adventures in Estate Sales
In this episode of Garage Sales Unhinged, Julie recounts her recent estate sale exploration, where she found vintage scarves, an essential curling iron, and a vintage fur coat for her mother. She also...
17 Feb 27min
US Vintage Items Overseas
In this episode of 'Garage Sales Unhinged,' hosts Julie and Jake share humorous and heartwarming stories, including a fascinating tale about a high school letter jacket found in a Japanese vintage sto...
10 Feb 19min
Why do things retain value?
Julie and Jake, hosts of 'Garage Sales Unhinged,' examine items that have surprisingly retained their value over time, including comic books, toys, trading cards, and sports memorabilia. Julie shares ...
3 Feb 37min
Would you rather? Moist edition.
In this episode of 'Garage Sales Unhinged,' Julie and Jake take listeners on an entertaining game of 'Would You Rather' questions centered on secondhand sales. Scenarios include choosing between selli...
27 Jan 24min
