The differences between a tag sale vs. an estate sale
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fan-of-fans
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Never really hear of estate sales referred to as tag sales here. I think that's more of a northern definition.
I prefer to go to estate sales as they seem more worthwhile than going to lots of yard or garage sales with less stuff. And - estate sales tend to have more vintage items and sometimes things that people don't bother to put out at yard sales.
The estate sale business is a big one here, there are a few local companies that organize them and post photos of the items online. I'll usually check there and see if anything catches my eye. Sometimes I go just to see the houses, there have been some really high end homes having these sales lately.
I prefer to go to estate sales as they seem more worthwhile than going to lots of yard or garage sales with less stuff. And - estate sales tend to have more vintage items and sometimes things that people don't bother to put out at yard sales.
The estate sale business is a big one here, there are a few local companies that organize them and post photos of the items online. I'll usually check there and see if anything catches my eye. Sometimes I go just to see the houses, there have been some really high end homes having these sales lately.
The term "tag sale" is definitely a regional thing. I have never seen an ad or a sign for a "tag" sale here on the west coast. There are two types: Garage/yard and estate sales. That's it. Rummage sales are, as a general rule, associated with fund raising.
I don't see how garage or yard sales can be called "tag" sales when in an overwhelming number of instances, nothing is priced. IMO, an "estate" sale comes closer to a "tag" sale because almost every item has a price, either on an individual tag or a sign that indicates cost per unit, such as with books or records.
I don't see how garage or yard sales can be called "tag" sales when in an overwhelming number of instances, nothing is priced. IMO, an "estate" sale comes closer to a "tag" sale because almost every item has a price, either on an individual tag or a sign that indicates cost per unit, such as with books or records.
gusherb
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I've heard garage sale, yard sale, rummage sale, and estate sale in this area, but never tag sale.
pumper
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...and you get to see bathrooms like this pink beauty I found last week!
Never seen tag sale where I am-typically yard and garage sales-and occasioanl estate sales and auctions.Lately I have given up on yard sales-so far all the ones I have seen are nothing but baby clothes and stuff,old worn out clothes and knick-knacks.No good stuff like vacuums,appliances,books,records-CDs-DVDs and similar things-also tools and kitchen stuff.
