McCarty Hunting Begins
So I needed new McCarty gear but didn’t wanna pay full price. First thing I did? Hit all my local shops near the downtown area. Walked into 3 different home goods stores near Main Street. Found some basics like their ceramic bowls, but man the prices were crazy! $25 for a single mug? Nah.
Decided to broaden the search outside my neighborhood. Drove 15 miles to that outlet mall everybody talks about. Finally spotted McCarty stuff at this warehouse-style place. Better prices – around 20% off regular tags. Grabbed two plates to test quality. Cashier told me they get shipments every Thursday morning.
Online Treasure Hunt
Next day I planted myself on the sofa with coffee. Checked big retailers’ sites first. Found decent options but shipping fees ruined the deals. Nearly ordered a pitcher before noticing the “handling charge” surprise at checkout.
Remembered folks mentioning local resale groups. Joined two neighborhood swap pages on social media. Scrolled for hours like a maniac. Bingo! Lady downtown was moving out and unloading her whole McCarty collection. Messaged her faster than lightning.
- GOLD MINE LIST:
- 6 dinner plates (barely used)
- Matching serving platter
- That spiral pattern mug I’d been eyeing
Sealing the Deal
Met her at the coffee spot by the park next morning. She showed me the goods – pristine condition! Talked her down another $10 cause one plate had a tiny chip. Walked away with the whole set for less than what 3 new plates cost retail. Felt like I robbed a bank without the jail time!
Final haul scorecard:
Retail value: $180+
Paid: $65 flat
Victory dance: Priceless
Moral of the story? Brick-and-mortar spots are good for window shopping but real steals happen when you hunt local and hustle. Always check moving sales!
