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Yesterday I was up early, car packed and over to Hay for July's Car Boot Sale. Loads of 'booters' turned up to sell their unwanted items - that then became someone elses treasure! People came from all over, just down the road in Hay, a little further from Builth and Brecon, but the furthest traveller came from Llandrindod Wells. Thanks to all those who came. At 9.30am I had eager buyers at the gates, one cheeky man tried to sneak in! I stuck to my guns and refused them entry until just before 10am, this gave a few late 'booters' time to set up in peace. From past experience of being a seller, there really is nothing worse than buyers raiding your unpacked boxes! Throughout the morning people left with bags full and smiling faces. Some had to load up the car then come back in for more. They are the buyers I like, buyers with deep pockets! As always, the Badham family had a look around, James haggled for a Power Rangers DVD, Co bought a rhubarb plant and at the end of the morning, I bought a raspberry plant - all at bargain prices. There really was a good variety of items for sale. Plants were a very big hit with the buyers, very reasonably priced and a great variety. Cakes, biscuits and presserves also did well. Overall the 'booters' had a successful morning, they came with their cars full to the brim, they left with less filled cars and pockets full of cash! In the afternoon I was in Brecon delivering the Local Beacon magazines to the community points. In one shop a guy walked in who I recognised, he was talking to the shop owner about going to a car boot sale at Hay School . . . although rude, I couldn't help but ear wig! It turned out this man was an antiques dealer and at my car boot sale that morning he'd made some fantastic purchases, all at next to nothing prices but being in the trade he knew they were worth more. It was nice to hear him speak very highly of the Wye Local Car Boot Sale. I hope to see you all next time - Saturday 28th August. Lisa Marie x |