Beware the Ides of March!

Why should we worry? After all Alfred E Newman was famous (wasn't he) for What me worry?





From Wikipedia...


"The Ides of March (Latin: Idus Martias) is the name of the date 15 March in the Roman calendar. The term ides was used for the 15th day of the months of March, May, July, and October, and the 13th day of the other eight months.[1] In Roman times, the Ides of March was a festive day dedicated to the god Mars and a military parade was usually held. In modern times, the term Ides of March is best known as the date that Julius Caesar was assassinated, in 44 BC, the story of which was famously dramatized in William Shakespeare's play Julius Caesar.[2] "

....from FullMoon Graphics

We may want to look out for these little guys, beware the green beer too!

Can't really say if we started March like a lion--no violent weather the first few days, neither did we have warm springlike weather. More of the same old cold, a few flurries or showers, no great wind sweeping clean. I just hope we go out like a lamb with warm weather and sunshine to welcome April.


Just looked at the new ad "catalog" from Pier I. They must have been inspired by shabby chic and visits to antiques malls. It even tempted me to go out and spend! They had benches, shelves and of course wicker. Their cute tableware and oddities whet the appetite. Too bad some people think spanking new is better. I've seen better prices at the antiques booths to get the same look!
Some of the churches are beginning their rummage sales--always worth a look for a great bargain! I seldom see much priced over a $1.00. This weekend there are 2 estate sales nearby.



I'm itching for the yard/garage sales and trying to plan visits to various antiques extravaganzas and "markets". Aberfoyle Ontario caught my eye. It's just N of 401 and south of Guelph--anyone been there? I have a friend with a passport who likes casinos so I may be able to entice market attendance with a casino stop in Windsor or Niagara Falls.


Kane County markets look good. How are the prices? Several years ago I visited Wheaton at the Dupage Fairgrounds and saw lots of good deals.


Louisville use to have a big show or market? Do they still?


Then there's Brimfield--I have never been, though I stopped in some malls nearby and prices were rather high!


World's Longest Garage Sale had been good in past--haven't been in 5 years and that was just to experience it. Now I would be buying! It's a tight scheduling fit with my long term employment. Any thought on the Northern end versus the Southern?


Other experiences that might yield good stock?

Clear roads =more travel?

Almost a week of clear roads but sales did not increase on those days people could get out. Maybe end of the month equals end of the money. Our dealer day on Sunday was packed as everyone was freshening up booths. My result --one sale of a decorative easter rabbit!
One guy was talking about a friend who had been in another mall since 1992 or 93 and just moved out because sales were so poor. Others commented on the placement of showcases at that mall being out of the way. I thought their placement of showcases was good as no steps and a nice low slope ramp to get there. I know a couple who have a showcase and they had good sales through Dec. Their specialty is Holiday items.
I wanted to get into a showcase at that mall to feature some smalls, but with other sales down and the deposit and 1st month rent I was leery of taking on more commitment. Maybe just as well right now.
eBay wasn't too bad for February as I got rid of some weird smalls and some books I had sitting around. These increasing postal rates are hurting. I had to offer free shipping to get some items to move and then take a loss on what had been my purchase price. But it is slowly weeding out old stock. Got to generate some income to buy new stock.
Has anyone been to Renninger's in Pennsylvania? I was thinking of going the end of April to the big weekend. This would be a road trip with 2 nights motel stays. Are the prices good enough to get a bundle of fresh stock?