garage sale

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The film breaks no ground, but it hooked me like that mystery novel I once found at a garage sale and started reading right then and there.

From New York Times

Since picking up a memoir of Robert F. Kennedy at a garage sale his senior year of high school, Mr. Kahlenberg, 59, has cast himself as a liberal champion of the working class.

From New York Times

There were also Grant’s famous garage sales, where he gave autographs to those who bought at least $25 worth of his items, including memorabilia from his playing and coaching days and even used outdoors equipment.

From Washington Post

The outdoor retailer REI Co-op held resale “garage sales” events in its stores for about 60 years before instituting its trade-in program and e-commerce site for used gear, known as Re/Supply, in 2020.

From New York Times

Because it's out of print, you'll likely have to scour garage sales, flea markets and yard sales to find one.

From Salon