outshined by my wife

[jerseyben]

So this weekend I went with my wife to a flea market (way too cold btw) and to the local GW. At the flea market I had an infuriating jewelry encounter. The woman at her booth asked if I wanted to look at her bins of jewelry and I agreed. I picked out a pile of jewelry that would have been a huge score (plenty of 14k). She then tells me to put back 60% of it because it is "not all for sale", whatever that means. This turned the pile into a mediocre score if I can get it for my usual couple bucks. Then we start negotiating and after that happened my pile turned into a "lukewarm deal" when she charged me way more than I am used to paying.

We go to the GW next and my wife hits the clothing racks while I browse housewares and records. My wife ends up buying 3 pairs of designer jeans and a pair of designer heels for under $15 total. Turns out her pile of clothes is SELLING for $150 total (in used condition) on ebay! Looks like I found an untapped resource.

[SEANO]

A "resource" with benefits! Mine has also stopped me from purchasing useless items in the past. "Cheaper to keep her" gets another boost.

[jerseyben]

A "resource" with benefits! Mine has also stopped me from purchasing useless items in the past. "Cheaper to keep her" gets another boost.

Lol, I meant the clothing section at GW!

[Beans]

So this weekend I went with my wife to a flea market (way too cold btw) and to the local GW. At the flea market I had an infuriating jewelry encounter. The woman at her booth asked if I wanted to look at her bins of jewelry and I agreed. I picked out a pile of jewelry that would have been a huge score (plenty of 14k). She then tells me to put back 60% of it because it is "not all for sale", whatever that means. This turned the pile into a mediocre score if I can get it for my usual couple bucks. Then we start negotiating and after that happened my pile turned into a "lukewarm deal" when she charged me way more than I am used to paying.

I would have put it all back when she said put back 60% and told her to find someone else to sort it for her.