Another Late Night

@kareng (80737)
United States
July 29, 2026 11:48pm CST
I got distracted this evening with an auction closing, which put me behind on getting over to Ebay and relisting/adding new items. I try to do a little bit of this every night to keep it all fresh. We started doing online auctions last fall and I have been enjoying this very much. We have mainly been dealing with four auction houses and have a pretty good routine worked out. We preview items in the next auction when we go to pick items up. Three of these places are fairly close together and we can pick up more than one auction in a day. The other one is closer to home in McComb. That is an easy one to do at anytime. We had an auction ending tonight. Since we did not do an auction last week, we didn't get to preview I'm crossing my fingers that we didn't buy anything that we should not have. My husband has a cow every time we go t pick up our goodies. The guys at one of the auction places laughs at him and teases him big time. Several months ago when we picked up, I was told to go look through all of the items outside the front door. They were leftovers from past auctions that were going into the dumpster at the end of the day. We had one of my daughters with us that day and she and I had a blast packing the Durango up as much as we could. There were a lot of brand new items in the original packages that we snagged. I am hoping they clean out again soon! Free is always good! I know I will get yelled at when he sees tomorrow's pick up. But oh well. It's just another day and he will get over it! You would think he would settle down with it all since 99% of it goes to the flea market for resale. And, he gets what he wants whenever he sees it, so I should not be yelled at, right?? Do you ever go overboard with a shopping trip every now and then? Photo Credit: My Own, A Marilyn Monroe Tea Kettle
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@DaddyEvil (176487)
• United States
30 Jul
You're poor hubby! Nope... Our house is too small for what we own already. I rarely buy anything anymore.
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@kareng (80737)
• United States
30 Jul
It is like this. He sees something he wants, bids. So I may as well get what I need or want since we have to go get it.
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@wolfgirl569 (138264)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Jul
I do feel for your hubby when he sees all of that. But you are making money on it
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@kareng (80737)
• United States
31 Jul
@wolfgirl569 Today (auction pickups) went well and was actually fun!! I'll be posting soon on the day!
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@kareng (80737)
• United States
30 Jul
Exactly. I rarely buy anything for myself to keep. I already told him this morning to behave. I read off what I got. I do that every time. It goes in one ear and out the other and then when we get there and he sees all the stuff, he freaks. It's funny and his own fault.
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@wolfgirl569 (138264)
• Marion, Ohio
30 Jul
@kareng Mine has just gave up except asking why sometimes
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@JudyEv (385450)
• Rockingham, Australia
31 Jul
Men are such strange creatures sometimes! I love that kettle.
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@kareng (80737)
• United States
31 Jul
Yes, they are!! It's cute and a good conversation starter!!
@Traceyjayne (12695)
• United Kingdom
23h
Since he gets his pick of items and you rarely keep much , he should be fine with it ….maybe he enjoys it really ….and he enjoys grumbling about it too ! Sometimes men are strange beings !
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@kareng (80737)
• United States
17h
He just may enjoy the grumbling;
@Ronrybs (21899)
• London, England
22h
Luckily I have out grown the mad shopping trip!
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@kareng (80737)
• United States
17h
I think some are just born to shop!! I"m one of them. LOL!
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@Ronrybs (21899)
• London, England
3h
@kareng No more for me!
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@kareng (80737)
• United States
3h
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@Jehanne (2385)
• Philippines
30 Jul
I do. It's fun to add so many things in the cart. Lol! I like your Tea Kettle made me smile when I saw it. No wonder it seems a little familiar until you mentioned Manilyn Monroe.
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@kareng (80737)
• United States
30 Jul
It is very unique, isn't it?
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@kareng (80737)
• United States
31 Jul
@Jehanne I love old things, vintage or antique!!
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@Jehanne (2385)
• Philippines
30 Jul
@kareng yes, it's neat. a classic beauty.
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@AmbiePam (123905)
• United States
30 Jul
I like that photo! And, I absolutely do not believe you should be yelled at. Women know best, including getting good deals!
@jstory07 (149215)
• Roseburg, Oregon
30 Jul
My husband knows better to say anything to me. I get what I want. As I always say. Men are strange creatures.
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@kareng (80737)
• United States
30 Jul
That is how I feel! And I do agree with your assessment of "Men are strange creatures!
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30 Jul
It does look like Marilyn Monroe How quaint
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@kareng (80737)
• United States
31 Jul
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@Wrexxo (4250)
30 Jul
Sometimes, I I go overboard with a shopping trip. Auction is a great way to save money though
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@kareng (80737)
• United States
30 Jul
That is very true! You do have to watch it and pre-view items--for damage or for brands that are not included in descriptions sometimes. Also the size of things that are not measured.
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