Do NOT Ever Do This At The Flea Market or Garage Sale!

Some people are nuts, what would you do in this situation?
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What would you do in this situation?

[@vaca4643]

I agree ...he could have brought it to him to ask...you snooze you lose....You are nicer person than I...

[@delta250a]

He should have taken it up to the seller but I have been on his side a couple of weeks ago when I put a camera down after agreeing on a price and picking up the next one someone leaned over and grabbed it. I did end up buying it anyway!

[@vaca4643]

@@delta250a Glad you got it! I hate rude people....

[@sandragrimm4196]

I would have said I didn’t see your name on it 🤷🏼‍♀️ you are a nice guy and probably don’t like confrontation so you did the right thing and let him have it! 🥰

[@christines2016]

You were the gracious person. Nothing wrong with that.

[@Bear4196]

Once was at a sale where reseller picks up a watch..new...great brand, but I’ve forgotten what it was. Price was $10, he offered the young lady five...she tells him no....he continues holding the watch, wandering around...offers five again....once again she tells him no, she’s not going to take less. I’m watching the entire time......again, he offers the same...she’s getting frustrated and is showing signs of stress....she tells him she definitely is not going to take less, as he continues to walk around with the watch in his hand. I had seen enough. This idiot reseller was willing to make this young girl cry to save a couple of dollars, so I talk really loud to her and tell her if he doesn’t want that watch, I will buy it at her price. He was steaming as he walked toward her and in his outstretched hand was a ten dollar bill. As he passed me, he said under his breath, “ You took away all my negotiating power.” I told him his negotiating was over the first time she told him NO. I may have been in the wrong ( I don’t think I was,) but boy it felt good!!

[@netamorton4832]

You are such a good person, Taco that’s one reason why I’m so dedicated to your channel! You are so thoughtful when you are garbage picking putting items back after you pick out what you want you straighten things up!

[@dtjarks]

Been trying to teach my 14 year old daughter that when we’re at the bin stores or thrifting. If you something you like pick it up. You can always put it back down later. But once you walk away from an item it’s fair game.

[@dansanfrisco]

One of my pet peeves is rudeness. I've been in more than one situation at garage sales where I am approaching a random box-o-stuff only to have some inconsiderate "person" rush in from behind me pushing me aside to grab the goods. Some people act like their lives depend on getting another person's junk when there is tons of junk out there for everyone to enjoy. You learn if you've seen it once more than likely you will see it again.

[@TXMEDRGR]

I agree, if you don't have a hand on the item, it's still up for grabs. Same rule at the thrift store.

[@irenelacour3486]

With all that land around your home you could have a great garden. It's very easy. Just sun and water. And some good plant food

[@LuckyGuu]

There is an art to negotiating prices. Usually I never like to State a price, but sometimes I'll say, "you take a dollar for this?" One time I bought a first edition hardback and paid $1 and then resold it for $175. That felt pretty good and I'm sure the buyer sold it for a lot more.

[@demetricadement1138]

Thanks for the walk along. Some good items for sure. Stay safe.

[@davesullivan8073]

You’re absolutely right about that anvil stuff.

[@DixieLynnMontgomery]

Love the flowers! I think this video was one of the best you've posted recently. Keep em coming!

[@mollynakamori]

Nice deal on all those plants. Very nice stock. In future, avoid buying the ones with the most blooms. What you want is a nice healthy plant with lots of leaves, but only a flower or two to confirm that it's the color you want. Annuals like this have x number of blooms in their lives, so you don't want someone else to have enjoyed a bunch before you get them. Also, they will transplant better when they aren't quite so far along.

[@cynthiaedwards3439]

Good morning Taco. Good day for finding treasures. I really enjoyed your video and I love the flowers and plants you brought. I hope that you and Salsa have a wonderful weekend.

[@veb6814]

Possession is 9/10s of the law , lol. in the hand means you intend on purchasing it . On the table means it's still for sale ,unless it's marked " sold" .

[@ohiogremlin87]

You are such a smart, level-headed person for not engaging with that dimwit who wanted that anvil too. I have never seen that kind of behavior before so when you explained it I was shocked. Have fun planting the garden. Be sure to keep an eye on it. Those floppy ear critters and the Bambi kids and the certain butterflies like basil. Plant the marigolds by the tomatoes. Somehow they protect them from some kind of insect. It’s been a few years since we planted a garden, but we live out like you with the gravel driveway, the oil furnace, cold old country house so I know what it’s like with bugs and floppy-ear beasts wandering around the premises. Have a wonderful rest of the weekend!

[@chrisbland9539]

I've heard Marigolds detour insects from plants.

[@carolsvintagetreasures1471]

1:09 on the timestamp there is a red 1970s fisher price happy apple next to the play cash register. Always grab those, they sell for a between 20-80 on Etsy depending on condition. Great video - thank you!

[@antoinettesmart7109]

I need to go there but it would cost me a fortune in gas just to save on the plants. I paid $4 for one small tomato plant. I don’t even eat them I grow them to give away lol. Oh well keep up the great pickin you know your deals!! Enjoy the rest of your weekend!! ❤️

[@lisauptagrafft2010]

Wow, I wish you were my neighbor! I like tomatoes, but I am horrible at keeping plants alive. 🙁 ✌🏼❤️

[@antoinettesmart7109]

@@lisauptagrafft2010 that’s why I grow them I tease my daughter that she could kill an artificial plant. I have had a poinsettia plant for over 20 years now that blooms every year!!

[@helenbailey8419]

Oh Taco the plants and flowers are gorgeous.I like funnel and the Grisewold plaque..

[@myrnabergen5342]

Thanks Taco for the flea-market etiquette

[@tami8027]

Those plants are gorgeous! Makes me want to go so much, thanks for taking us along.

[@evanswinford7165]

I saw a 10 round Short Magazine Lee Enfield rifle magazine at a SF flea market. I got over to the table and grabbed that thing tight. I found the guy and gladly paid him $10 for it. They were $40 at gun shows but are now $50, or more. At another flea market I saw a vintage Aurora Thunderjet HO slot car. I snatched that up before I could even ask how much. It was $2.00, yes, TWO DOLLARS!!! I didn't want two show my enthusiasm for the item but I nearly threw the $2 at him. Its a three axel stake bed vintage slot car truck, worth far more than the $2 I paid considering what I see common Aurora Slot Cars go for online. Yeah, latch on, don't let go, unless it's stupid expensive.

[@chandysuchit8320]

Good deal on the plants have a bless day

[@nevercold808]

Totally agree with that statement you made about not leaving merch on the table. One time years ago I was at Savers and this one regular who was always fairly nice to me saw me grab a couple of bags hanging from the pegs in the toy section. They were filled with packs of Nintendo Kid Icarus AR cards. When I grabbed them, she told me "Oh yeah, I was looking at those." She did not say she was considering buying them. Simply that she was looking. I said "They're cheap, I'll take a chance." and threw them in my basket. Next time I see her I was grabbing stacks of Nintendo DS games that had just come out. She saw what was happening from afar and came running down the aisle screaming "Go ahead! Grab em all! Just like how you grabbed those cards from me last time!" I was like the cards? She said "I told you I was looking at them!" I'm thinking so what? I pulled them off the peg myself. They were right in front of me. She was 3 feet away. In my opinion, looking at something does not correlate to wanting to buy. I was tripping out. I never spoke to her again since that terrible experience.

[@heathermurray9939]

The same with me Dan , as the saying goes " manners don't cost anything "

[@amyfisher6380]

Hey Taco. Take some of that wonderful fresh basil, get yourself some pine nuts, garlic, olive oil and parmesan cheese, and make some pesto sauce. Lots of good recipes on the internet. Enjoy!

[@derrickjacobs3375]

It was yours, your hand was on it. Another great video Taco, thanks!

[@nangauthreaux1247]

Hi from the Texas Panhandle!!!Always enjoy your videos at the Flea Market.

[@Quiltycrazy]

I seen a tea pot at the beginning I would have liked. Nice stuff!

[@sarahanderson8371]

Nice plants. We just got our garden in and flowers all planted. You got great deals. Enjoyed.

[@PHILZFAN]

Leesport is GREAT! I have to get back there soon. Beautiful flowers and plants, at a great price!

[@nanvolentine9110]

Another nice flea market trip,I liked the tea pots at the beginning. What are those flowers blooming on the hill behind you at the end?

[@doloresrozman5612]

I would have bought the Cleveland Indian program u tossed aside. They are now the GUARDIANS.

[@rainbitss]

NEVER put something down if your slightly interested in something,,, Had many people over the years stalk me at sales waiting for me to put something down or "ask questions" about it etc. U would say uh huh n thats why Im still holding it lol

[@GeorgiaAdams18]

I wish people would just respect a persons time and items these days everyone wants everything for free

[@jasonpos1537]

Very enjoyable video. Such variety, you are really mixing it up. Add a bit more on the herbs you can buy and what to use them for and how easy it is to just pop the herb in the ground and keeping the area clean of weeds. It is exciting to plant herbs and see what the actual large plant looks like (not just the bunch of leaves seen in the store). Fennel grows to a large plant and has an amazing aroma and rosemary also makes an aromatic bush. If your keep them in pots you can actually move them inside for the winter and have fresh herbs all year round.

[@comedyswapshopshow9076]

Protect yourself at all times even at the flea market

[@iamelcapitan]

Not gonna lie, I’ve lost out of a few items that way when I tried to use that style of buying. Now I pick up and ask. If it’s not in hand (or in a pile/cart) it’s fair game in my opinion, which is how I approach all purchasable items.

[@doloresrozman5612]

I was following a lady had same taste as me, decided to pass her at flea mkt so I saw b4 her.

[@candymcclellan1641]

Love your videos, Taco, enjoy all your videos, but just found them recently. Hauling everything to the scrap yard - a lot of work! Flowers are So pretty...hope you can show us the end result when you plant them. 🌺

[@julietinkey8994]

Thank you for taking us to the flea market. Pretty flowers. Hope you show us how they look after you plant them. 🙂 ☮️

[@imabee2010]

That's a good deal on plants . Yay can`t wait for the planting video sorry I have to catch up on videos 🙆‍♀

[@conniemccollam2605]

Hey Taco, flowers are pretty, good deal. Thanks , have a great weekend. See you Monday.

[@edwardsawtell5712]

5:30 So true! I learn from you and from Blue Bus Dave as well! Great negotiation skills!

[@bryancarbaugh5182]

That Griswold piece, looks like a damper for a wood stove, it's missing the spindle

[@sdarken]

That Griswold thing is a stove damper. They usually have a pin through the holes. I got one at a garage sale the other day but they don't sell for much online.

[@darbyc8735]

Make sure you plant some of those marigolds near your tomato plants. They keep the bugs off your tomato plants.

[@smokerscough2907]

Similar situation happened to me a month ago. I picked up a pair of headphones, seller told me a price, but before I could get the money out of my wallet another reseller storms up yelling that the seller told him a higher price and that it wasn’t fair to sell it to me. I’m a young woman compared to some big tough looking guy, so I told him to take the damn headphones and left. Hate other resellers like this.

[@lindabennett457]

You can't beat home grown tomatoes xx

[@jeanniegreen2201]

I was traveling today and saw a billboard that said "Scrap prices are going up. Recycle!" Thought of all you scrappers out there doing all the work. Keep it up!

[@sevenbells96]

OMG Taco Stacks I have noticed changes everywhere. Maybe Recluse🤔🤔🤔🤔? Hugs and kisses for Queen Salsa and Queen Gracie. GREAT VIDEO AND GREAT CONTENT. THUMBS-UP ALWAYS!!!!!!

[@denisehuffine7832]

Your a nice guy. Thanks for letting me follow you. It's fun

[@carolchidlow4798]

I agree. If you see something you think you might want, grab it and hold on to it until you find out the price and decide if you want it. Same thing at thrifts. Put it in your basket and then decide if you want it. Otherwise someone will reach over and pick it right out from under you. I think you did a kind thing. I would have too. Not worth the confrontation.

[@williamf4544]

Oh dont get me started on that - i loath people who pick stuff up and hugg it for a while then when everyone else has gone they decisde they dont want it and put it down - ITS RUDE - either buy it or put it back !!!! and when i say put it back i dont mean 20 minuted later !!!

[@kathymckay5286]

Yup agree with leaving the item on the table! In Australia if u do that u loose it

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

Hey Taco. About the anvil issue, I would be nice but question the man as to why he didn’t pick it up & hold onto it instead of laying inside back down…. and was it fair to me since I picked it up to buy it??? I’m a nice lady but right is right and at flea markets garage sales, wherever there’s a lot of stuff, you best hang onto it! Just my two cents worth on that. Lol. I looall the flowers and tomato plants! Give us a picture when you get it all planted. The flowers are going to look great in your blue planters! Blessings to you and Salsa! ❤️✝️

[@kathrynmcconkey8164]

Betty I agree with every thing you said…God Bless you and family!🙏🏻♥️👍🏻

[@kathrynmcconkey8164]

Betty I agree with every thing you said…God Bless you and family!🙏🏻♥️👍🏻

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@@kathrynmcconkey8164 Oh Kathryn! You’re so sweet to agree with me! May God bless you and your family always! Thank you for your kind words. ❤️✝️

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[@bentrate1953]

You are way nicer then me taco. People in Berks county are A-holes. He knew what he was doing. I grew up in that area. I wouldn't have been able to let that guy off so easy. Love your channel. Keep up the hard work!

[@brendablystone9615]

Awesome to see another video Taco Stacks always enJoy your vides yu put out cool 🆒️ cool 😎

[@jakimcmurdo4810]

Love the plants I m due to plant mine up this week ❤️😄🇬🇧

[@sharonnowlin2297]

Beautiful flowers !!

[@floridadude6983]

I agree if you want an item pick it up and I've never heard of people saying that don't call something by what it is but that stuff over there that just creates confusion to the seller and whenever I go to garage sales no price on an item I carry it around and ask for a price

[@1.IceCream]

I really would like to know what that lavender color plant is that is growing beside your driveway? It really looks good slightly up on the hill? Did you plant it? OK well those flowers look healthy and you sure have enough for hanging baskets and in pots and in a garden. Thanks for the good video. I'm in the middle on nowhere in Missouri.

[@signet9542]

Those grow wild here in PA. I used to cut the grass at my church cemetery. About a quarter of it had those growing. I hated to cut them. They are pretty.

[@mikehamm007]

The Anvil thing drives me crazy...the only time I have told someone too bad was on an expensive item that they never even looked at and pretended they were interested and we're trying to undercut me since they missed it. I am sure you run into regulars at sales ...some are good people but some are sneaky and are fake as hell.

[@patdirvin9706]

Taco you are a true gentleman

[@denised5733]

As a seller at flea market or my own personal garage sale the person who has it in their hand is first dip

[@chrisbland9539]

Beautiful flowers! ❤

[@agrant3670]

Hi Taco Stacks that guy was a bully. I would have not given it to him the nerve. Because you had in your hand already. But that was nice of you not to get in a fight over it. ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤ ❤

[@michaelrogers9898]

Hi taco stacks another good day with you thank you from Sylvia ukxx 💕

[@christines2016]

The wild phlox is so pretty along the side of your property.

[@SynzTheHobbit]

Taco, good choice of flowers. Those Marigolds were very healthy and they are natural mosquito repellant plants! Keep them near where you sit outside. They're also perennial

[@pattymccallen]

Taco, I NEVER NEVER NEVER meant to “ imply” anything …..am so impressed how loved u r ! Thanks so much for ur hard work,fav a blessed day!

[@dowd9131955]

Griswold damper for wood stove

[@joniferris8869]

Taco, with all the land you have, you have a good idea about starting a garden. The way things are with stores running out of things, a garden can really help. Also having a pantry with canned goods, etc. for at least a year's worth. Seems like it is very slow there at the flea market, or maybe people are sick there from COVID and are not showing up.

[@vickilist9358]

I agree, buy at farmers market.

[@shawnruth7946]

...soon as you showed interest in it, he wanted it!

[@kaymiddleton7014]

That Griswold is a cast iron stove damper. Missing iron rod. Value 20-30 with rod.

[@thomascabral8443]

makes me want to garden

[@lisauptagrafft2010]

Neat little anvil, probably good for people who make jewelry. ✌🏼❤️

[@maryarenas498]

Thank you

[@01Lenda]

My goodness, manners, are so lacking these days, with some. I go to the bins, on occassion and sometimes have vultures, attempting to pick through my cart, as I am standing beside it, lol. Some folks know, yet don't care, sadly. Truly sorry that happened to you, always appreciate that you have manners and a kind 💙🌿!. Hope the tomatos 🍅 grow well! Thanks much for the flea market tips, I'm excited to try one soon. Happy picking Taco!

[@Bear4196]

I absolutely agree with what you said, and as for identifying the item giving it value....I’ve never heard anything like that. Do buyers actually think the seller doesn’t know the names of his/her items??? They may not know the VALUE, but I’m rather certain they know their shoes are Nike, or their glass is Fenton, etc.

[@lonnybush5612]

I made a box garden to grow so vegetables. Easier to take care of. Especially less time consuming.

[@karynroeseler2652]

When you plant a garden you have to fight with the animals on who gets the produce first.!

[@just.j5302]

💗 fresh basil! That was 1/2;the price of the grocery store plants. I'm going to try and keep a plant growing all year this year! 👍

[@janetduncan3243]

Maybe Karma arrived and he dropped that anvil on his foot and broke a toe!! ;-)

[@chrisbland9539]

LOL. I thought the item you said was for an oil can was for making crepes! 😂

[@nachostuff]

If you wanted the anvil - I would said sorry Charlie.One thing to be nice and another to try and play a game to get a lower price. If you could care less - then the guy can have it. I was on the street and came across a massive apartment clean out. Basically a whole apartment on the side of the road. Multiple people were picking and so I stopped. There was a guy there and was like if you want anything ask me first - it is all mine. With that I left - I was not going to get in a fight over a couple of picks when this guy clearly does not know how things work. Thats exactly how people get shot these days.

[@deborahfogel3689]

We have a small garden. Tomatoes lots of them. Red bell peppers orange bell peppers I think 6 none heat Jalapeno, 9 cucumbers, watermelon and yellow squash. Carnations ( my fave) marigolds, and petunias. Mosquito plant. Pretty nice. I would like more but hubs says no. Loved this video. I was not happy with the guy and the anvil. That was rude. You are sweet and kind. Thank you. ❤️😘💞💞💞🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🌞🌞🐕🌮✌️👶

[@lesliejohnson7247]

I know it seems like you didn’t get much. But I think I enjoy the hunt as much as I do when you score a lot. You got some unusual items that are d never seen before. Thanks!

[@denickite]

Funny thing is the plastic coins for the Fisher Price cash register are worth more than the register! Did you look to see if it had the coins inside?. I have the same one and am thinking selling the coins!

[@thomascabral8443]

i ran across the same thing this lady told me my bag of cars was hers because she saw it first and got the other bag that had similar cars,, I told her I took the bag from the cart it was mine and not hers

[@bronwyndobbins282]

I would have and have done the same as you. I was actually screamed at once because this woman had seen an item, didn't touch it, walked away. I went to have a look at it, picked it up and she came running over screaming that's mine that's mine. I apologised and asked, if it is yours why did you leave it on the table? The vendor actually said, it's not yours until you bring it to me and pay for it. Don't dwell on it, some people are naturally rude.

[@dorothymason8882]

You need to keep track of paydays to get the buyers when They are flush🔮

[@catherinereynolds9644]

Peace☮️💜

[@jamesryan5181]

Way to take the high road Taco.

[@TheAccidentalViking]

Enjoy your new Carheart jacket!

[@OriginalNethead]

Don't leave an item sit and then ask the dealer about it. While you're asking, someone else is picking it up and paying for it. If you make a pile, make sure it's guarded somehow. I once had my entire pile stolen at a sale. Caught the thief, who was actually going to pay for the merch. She was NOT however going to pay for my time or expertise.

[@chloehantz529]

Should have picked it up and kept it with you. They aren’t stealing if you haven’t bought it. Snooze ya lose

[@OriginalNethead]

@@chloehantz529 Too much to hold in my hands, and I have carved in stone medical reasons for not carrying much heavy stuff... as in FOURTH surgery reasons. And mine was glaringly obviously in the NFS area. Someone reached in and stole my work. If someone wants to pay the going rate, fine; otherwise it's theft pure and simple.

[@jeanieolahful]

It’s been a while since I’ve been to Leesport. Do they still have the great egg sandwiches?

[@MissLady-pq4hc]

Oh how i love old tools.💙

[@debradockler116]

Wow wow wow great deals on everything always love your videos 👍👌🌮🌺🍕

[@cherylmellblom5471]

Your phlox are beautiful! With all that basil learn to make pesto as it is easy, healthy and good.

[@sevenbells96]

🤔🤔🤔🤔. It was left on the table. In your possession. It was yours to purchase.

[@thomascabral8443]

yeah begin small