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FRIDAY, JULY 23, 2010
I have posted my address and a map on the
address page. If you have any questions,
please do not hesitate to email me. Please note that
what's online isn't all that will be at the sale!!
That's just all I was able to photograph and add to the
site. Please come by even if you didn't get an item you
wanted to reserved. I am positive you will find
something you like.
POSTED BY UBIE
7:18am
THURSDAY, JULY 22, 2010
what an adventure!
A rambunctious little bunch of shoppers you are! I
commend you on your eagerness to find good deals! This
was, however, the first time that we haven't been able
to park our car due to being surrounded by vehicles! Ha.
I'm glad Walmart security didn't stop us! Another year
of reservations down. Congrats to all of you newbies who
survived! :) Glad to have you as part of the new
revolution in garage sale..ing. (yes, I made up a word).
For those of you who could not make it to reservations
tonight- don't fret. There are still plenty of items up
for grabs (it's sick the amount of stuff we have, isn't
it?). The items that were reserved tonight are marked as
such under their main descriptions.
For those who DID reserve items, you have until 4pm on
Saturday to pick up (unless you've made other
arrangements with me). If you do not show up at the sale
location by 4, you will forfeit your deposit, and your
reserved item will go back up for sale. Sorry! I only
have another week in Dallas and I can't spend time
waiting. Everything must go.
I realized I didn't have an email address on this page
for those coming to us off of ads. My apologies! If you
have any questions, please email me at
info@studio10fourteen.com
See you Saturday, everyone!
POSTED BY UBIE
9:17pm
Walmart tonight
Most of you know that I will be at Walmart
today to collect deposits for desired items.
A few things you should know...
1. Do not place a deposit unless you are 110% certain
you want the item. If you are the type that prefers to
see an item first, please just come to the sale and DO
NOT place a deposit.
2. I will not be carrying any of the items with me for
you to view. It's dangerous and a hassle. This is why I
am not meeting individuals to sell the items outright.
I'm doing it this way because it just makes no sense to drive around
Dallas meeting everyone with stuff in my car to potentially not sell an item.
3. I will be at Walmart at 6:30pm and will start
taking reservations then. If you get there three hours
early and try to prove it with a Walmart receipt, that
will be of no concern to me (sorry!). It isn't fair to
the people who are driving to Walmart after work. You
could potentially live in Garland, get a Twix bar at 2,
then try to come back closer to reservation time and
show that you had been waiting there all that time.
Unfair. First come, first serve without the games.
Again, I'll be with my husband driving a yellow car.
4. Now this is when I get a bit serious....if you do not like the way I am conducting my sale,
then please...you do not have to shop with me. No one is forcing
you. I have done this sale THREE other times and find
that this is the best possible way I have found to do
it. I have been very successful with it and have people
come back for more time and time again. My items are
hot, and I am aware of it (not to be cocky). I need to
keep some sort of order! I have put a lot of time and
effort into creating my site, taking pictures, etc.
Again, I will not be selling anything outright and will
meet everyone in one place to reserve items. This
isn't an auction and there is no 'bidding'. The item's price will not change based on how
many individuals want it. What I've set for the price
since day 1 will be the price until the end.
Anyway, everyone will be meeting me at one place around
the same time to pick up items. I will not be making any
special exceptions for anyone. (I apologize if I come
off harsh- I am truly a softy as all of you repeat
shoppers know :) - I just need to make myself very clear
to those who are new to this.)
I look forward to seeing all of you tonight and then
again on Saturday. Note that I have a lot more up for
sale than is on the website, so if you do not get your
reserved items, please feel free to still stop by.
We have a LOT of things!
See you tonight!
P.S. Starbucks didn't like me too much in 2008 when I
did this. I picked Walmart because it is bigger,
but they might not like me either. We have to do this
quickly, people! Haha. Please try to maintain soooome
sort of order. Come with a positive attitude. No
screaming, yelling, sad faces. You're coming to get some
great items for next to nothing. Be all smiles :) :) See
you!
POSTED BY UBONG
6:52am
reservation updates
Reservations are today!!! Is everyone
excited? Just wanted to post a few things so
that we are all on the same page.
If you are not sure that you will
want the item, please DO NOT place a deposit
on it. You need to be 100% sure that you
want it. Don't just place a deposit on it to
hold it and potentially not buy- you need to
be as sure as you can be. Thanks!
Once I return from Walmart, all
the items that have been reserved will be
marked as such on the website. So, if you visit the site
and it does not say reserved next to an item
that you want-- it is still available for
purchase on Saturday :) If individuals do
not pick up their item on Saturday by 4pm, I
will remove the 'reserved' marking and it
will be up for sale again on Sunday.
POSTED BY UBONG
6:43am
WEDNESDAY, JULY 21, 2010
garage sale tips
Good morning, sunshines!
This is mainly for all of you who have never shopped my
sales before. Follow these tips, and you will be a happy
shopper. I will add more as I think of them.
Bring more cash that you anticipate spending
If you plan on spending $150 on items that you've seen
on the website, bring $200 or $250 if you can afford it.
I have not posted everything that is up for sale on the
website. It takes too much time. You will get here and
learn that you want much much more than you planned to
buy and end up leaving disappointed.
Hold On Tight
If you ask to view an item or pick up an item from the
the sale, DO NOT SET IT
DOWN until you are 100% positive that you don't want it
(which rarely happens). The moment you set it down,
someone else will pick it up and buy it. I am not joking
when I say this. It has happened at every sale. Now
don't get me wrong-- they don't get violent or anything.
You just need to me mindful. I will have individuals
helping me work the sale - so you can always have myself
or one of them hold an item (with a non-refundable
deposit) if you need to leave and come back.
TUESDAY, JULY 20, 2010
youth dance program
Our good friends over at Nashville-based NIA Foundation
are launching their dance program in the Dallas area!!
If you have children or know anyone with children our
young adults between the ages of 7 to 18, this post is
for you! NIA Foundation's dance program was
designed to engage youth and young adults in the
discipline of dance. NIA Dance members will be
exposed to a wide variety of dance styles. The great
thing is...no dance experience is necessary! If
you're interested in enrollment information, please
email
info@niafoundation.org and put DALLAS DANCE in the
subject line. Scholarship opportunities are available!
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POSTED BY UBONG
5:52pm
reservations, reservations, reservations!
The moment you've all been awaiting...
A ton of you are interested in placing a
deposit to hold items you want so that they
are not gone when you arrive on Saturday. No
problem!
Thursday, July 22, I will be at the
Walmart Supercenter near 635 and NW Hway accepting deposits
for items. I will be collecting on a
first-come, first-serve basis. If two people
are coming to reserve the same item, the
person who arrives first gets the reserve.
It's the only fair way to do it at this
point since I have an insane amount of
interest in every last one of my items.
The address for the Walmart is...
1801
Marketplace Dr
Garland, TX
75041
View Larger Map
I will be there at
6:30pm
. I plan to stay for about 30min to 45min
for individuals that arrive late. You'll
find me by a bright yellow car towards the
back of the parking lot in front of the
store.
Please note that you are reserving your
items so that they are available on Saturday
when you come. Once you reserve the item, I
will not be selling to anyone that requests
it once they come to the sale. I require 20%
CASH to hold your item. Please do not play
games with me. I will not accept any other
form of payment but CASH. Save your stories
for daytime talk.
Make sure
that you are 100% positive that you want the item for
which you wish to place a deposit. It is
NON-REFUNDABLE. In allowing you to reserve it, I
am preventing it from being sold to others. In the event
that you wish not to buy it any longer- I have missed
out on selling it to others- which is why the deposit
isn't refundable. I have tried to be as detailed
as possible in each post. By placing a deposit you agree
to the conditions of the sale (located in the 'about'
section on the front page of this site. ALL SALES ARE
FINAL. I'm not a store-- I'm an individual.
Please read my 'information about reserving
an item' post below for more detailed
information about reservations. Also read
the frequently asked questions post. It's
easier than sending the same email 100x. :)
POSTED BY UBONG
5:52pm
planning a party or event?
Make it a casino night! Our dear sale sponsor, Pocket
Pair Entertainment (who offers full-service casino theme
parties with table rentals and dealers), is offering a
free $50 gift card to everyone who attends the sale.
Great for birthdays, sweet 16s, reunions, corporate
events, and more!! Visit www.pocketpairentertainment.com
to learn more :) Casino parties are loads of fun!
POSTED BY UBONG
2:27pm
garage sale tips
This is mainly for all of you who have never shopped my
sales before. Follow these tips, and you will be a happy
shopper. I will add more as I think of them.
Bring more cash that you anticipate spending
If you plan on spending $150 on items that you've seen
on the website, bring $200 or $250 if you can afford it.
I have not posted everything that is up for sale on the
website. It takes too much time. You will get here and
learn that you want much much more than you planned to
buy and end up leaving disappointed.
Hold On Tight
If you pick something up from my sale, DO NOT SET IT
DOWN until you are 100% positive that you don't want it
(which rarely happens). The moment you set it down,
someone else will pick it up and buy it. I am not joking
when I say this. It has happened at every sale. Now
don't get me wrong-- they don't get violent or anything.
You just need to me mindful. I will have individuals
helping me work the sale - so you can always have myself
or one of them hold an item for you.
frequently asked questions
I have received several questions throughout
these past two days and I would like to address them.
Functionality of Electronics
All of the electronics I have posted are FULLY
FUNCTIONING unless I have specified otherwise. Most are
flawless cosmetically and work as they would if you
brought them straight out of the store. If you buy an
electronic piece from me, you do not have to worry about
it dying on you. They work...and well.
Reason for Insanely Low Pricing
For all of you repeat buyers out there-- you know
already know all of this - it's why you're coming back
:) - which I GREATLY appreciate. This is for you newbies
out there :) The sole reason why I am selling most of
the items I have is because they are sitting here
unusued. I'd rather take a loss on an item and get
something for it than not even use it at all. When you
shop any of my sales, you have to take the cliche "if
it's too good to be true, it probably is" out of your
head, seriously. You will miss a lot of good things with
that mentality. Change it to.. "If it's too good to be
true, I better snatch it up quick before someone else
gets it!" Come prepared to spend money. You will be
upset with yourself if you don't bring enough. I will
have a list of garage sale tips in a separate post so
that you are fully prepared.
Discounts for multiple purchases
I am definitely willing to offer discounts on multiple
purchases if the items you are combining all state "obo"
at the end of its price. The items not eligible for
discounts are those marked 'firm'.
Authenticity of Designer Items
As you can see from my entire jewelry & accessories
section, I'm a huge handbag fanatic. I try my best
to acquire authentic pieces when I can afford them. Many
have stated they don't care about my providing receipts,
proving authenticity, or purchasing replicas while
others would like to know the items for which I do have
receipts. The items I am 100% positive are authentic
because I purchased directly from the store or
authorized dealer are: John Hardy bracelet
purchased from the Bailey Banks & Biddle in Willow bend,
all designer clothing, all Juicy Couture items, DVB
bucket tote, all designer fragrances. For the
others-- I cannot prove authenticity nor cannot guarantee it (just being honest! haha) I purchase a lot
of bags from private collectors and online. I invite you
to come to the sale and view all of the designer goods
so that you aren't reserving something you may not
potentially want to keep.
Pick-Up of Reserved Items
If you've reserved an item, you MUST pick it up by 4pm
on Saturday. I am not making exceptions to this. No, you
cannot come early. No, you cannot meet me to reserve
your items at times other than designated reservation
times (which will be posted). Keep checking the blog
POSTED BY UBONG
7:28am
MONDAY, JULY 19, 2010
free $50 gift card for everyone who shows up!
Who says nothing in life comes free?? On top of offering
the lowest prices on the highest quality items in all of
DFW, I am giving away free things!!!?!! Too good to be
true? Is there some sort of catch? Well it IS too good
and TRUE,
but there is no catch. A local company decided to
sponsor our sale with $50 gift cards as a promotional offer. If
you have plans for a party in the future, they are the
people for you. Visit
this website to read all about it and come to the
sale to get your gift card. Please don't take it just
because it's free. Take it if you truly feel like you'll
use it. The only thing they ask is that you take a short
survey (the catch). It'll take 5 min. Market research.
Small price to pay for $50. Only valid on regular priced
party rentals.
POSTED BY UBONG
2:24pm
why do I have to wait until Saturday?
This was probably the #1 question of the
evening last night (same goes for the last
3 sales). The answer is simple. Or maybe
not..
1. If I were to sell all of the items I have
for sale individually, I would have tons of
random strangers meeting me throughout
the week. It's a lot easier dealing
with everyone at one place at one time than
multiple times throughout the week. That's
also why I am not posting the address until
the day before the sale. In previous sales,
I had campers in front of my doorstep. I
can't do that this time...especially since a
business owner has been generous enough to
let us use their commercial property this
time around.
2. If I met you outside of my home, I would
have to carry around the items you wish to
purchase. I don't feel comfortable doing
that as some of the items are expensive.
Some may say, "well I only want a $5 or $10
item". Well, it may not be dangerous
carrying around some toys or a book, but
it isn't worth my time to drive across
Dallas just to sell something for $10. I
need to remain fair to everyone anyway. If
I'm not going to haul around a sofa or drive
around with expensive handbags, I'm not going to travel with a
book. I'm a very honest and rational person.
I love that all of you are helping me get
rid of things, but I do need to remain fair.
I hope you all understand. :)
POSTED BY UBONG
7:18am
information about reserving an item...
I am accepting cash deposits in-person to reserve
items. The deposits will be 20% of the sale price. If
you wish to pay in full, you may do that as well. If you
place a deposit, you MUST pick up your item on Saturday
by 4:00pm. If you fail to do this, you forfeit your
deposit and the item will go up for sale again. If you
change your mind about a particular item, your deposit
amount can be applied as credit towards another item
that is available (or towards the reservation of an item
that has not been held already). Hopefully this all
makes sense.
I will be posting a date and time for deposits soon.
Stay tuned!
POSTED BY UBONG
7:15am
SATURDAY, JULY 17, 2010
i'm baaaaaack!
I am sure you all have missed me dearly. It's been
what...exactly two years this month since sale? That's
an insane amount of time to accumulate more stuff. This
will probably be the best sale in our history. The
last two years have been VERY busy for me. I started a
new business, got married, got into med school, and move
across the country to pursue my love of medicine.
Well... the move was very quick and we had to put all of
our stuff in our new Plano home in storage in order to
make the move. The hubby and I are back in Dallas for
the summer selling off all of the things we left behind.
For you previous shoppers...this will be the BEST sale
yet. For you newbies....hang tight! This will be an
experience of a lifetime.
POSTED BY UBONG
10:27am
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