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The Chicago Sports Spectacular, one of the country’s biggest and oldest card shows, is like a rummage sale from the days before eBay, but with way more money involved.

From New York Times • Jan. 26, 2024

The squad feels like a choice rummage sale, full of young and expensive pieces that never quite fit together and that will do far better wherever they find new homes.

From Slate • Oct. 18, 2019

SAT-SUN 112th annual bazaar, Nordic food and bake sale, crafts, raffle, rummage sale, Book Nook, silent auctions, Norwegian coffee, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

From Seattle Times • Oct. 17, 2018

She collected boxes of junk from friends and held a giant rummage sale in a vacant lot.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2016

This time Lola’s sewing, I’m making sets, and Mom’s organizing the rummage sale.

From "The House That Lou Built" by Mae Respicio




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