Facebook Yardsale!? I'm in!

I've always been a fan of yardsales. I like to think that I can see the beauty in things that other people think are ugly or worthless, but I also just love a good deal. There's just something about it that I've always loved. So naturally, when I heard about these virtual yardsales on Facebook I had to check it out. I'm now a member of so many I can't keep track of them all. But, are they a good thing? In moderation, I think yes, but I have become a full fledged virtual yardsale addict. 

The first step is admitting that I have a problem, right? Well I do. I think it has a lot to do with the fact that I have an extremely addictive personality. Anything that makes me feel happy I tend to over do which always leads to problems. Once I discovered that I could get good deals on like new items and also make money on these sites by selling my old stuff (much easier and faster than Craigslist I might add) I was hooked. Suddenly, whenever anyone saw me, my nose was in my phone...on a yardsale site. I began going through all my stuff, my kid's stuff, and even my husband's stuff. We definitely had way too many things and I was glad to get rid of it. Once I realized how much we had lying around just taking up space, I became totally consumed with getting rid of it. All of it. I actually made a decent amount of money at first, and it felt great to purge, but all good things must come to an end and I didn't want it to. I had come to rely on that income. 

The worst part of my virtual sale addiction is that I also developed another obsession in the process. Coach bags. I've never been into purses nor name brands but all of a sudden I wanted every Coach purse that I could get my hands on. Luckily, this was short lived. I ran out of money and came back to reality and realized that spending so much money on a purse that I would hardly use is just insane. I still love them and adore the ones I have but I don't need every style and color like I wanted before. 

I have started to limit my time on Facebook, including the yard sale sites. It was taking over my days (and nights) and I have 3 little girls to raise. They are way more important than any bargain. 

However, if you haven't discovered the world of virtual yardsaling, I highly recommend it. It's a good way to get rid of stuff that you no longer want or need while making a few extra bucks. It's also a great resource for saving a few dollars when looking for a particular item. It's especially wonderful for buying kid's clothes, shoes, and toys. 

Just beware...for some of us it can be very addicting.