Lakeside School Rummage Sale

AM I AT ROSS???
³⁄₅ Stars
I totally understand that a rummage sale wouldn’t have the best quality things nor will it have brand new things, but a lot of their items for sale costed way too much. If I was going to pay $ 10 for a used T-​shirt, I could go to Ross and buy a brand new one. Used plates were $ 5, Ross would be brand new for $ 5. I’m trying this at that the prices are way over priced. I understand it’s all for charity, but the donated items should be sold for a little less.
The reason why it wasn’t a ¹⁄₅ Stars is due to the fact that the last day there are sales. It was 50% off majority of the things and by the end of the day, everything. I was able to find lots of vintage cameras and film for an amazing deal.
I would suggest everyone to check out the electronic side because they have the best prices for awesome items. The clothes and everything else isn’t worth it until it goes on the half of deal.
I would still come back to browse for stuff and definitely check out the electronic section again. As for clothes or home décor, bring your money!!! It’s good that they accept cash and cards!

We went today (2015) and it was really disappointing. More people than stuff. Old books, old electronics, old clothes that no one would want. Some of the better clothes were too expensive. They had security, but not sure what for. Too many people. Also, the lines to check out were enormously long. It was no surprise that as we walked up (an hour after it had opened), lots of people were leaving empty-​handed.
I went to this sale many years ago right before closing. Everything was 50 percent off and I remember getting several nice t-​shirts and a sweater for cheap, a free (broken zipper) sleeping bag and a tent for $ 5.
But, yeah, too many people and not enough stuff. Some of the clothes were better off as rags. As for parking, we had to park about 3 blocks away.

This sale has been going on since 1950. The parents association drives planning and work all year round. The sale is held in 3 buildings on the Lakeside campus. For two days, items are discounted and treasures can be found.
Parking is hard to come by. However, if you park at the 145^th park and ride, they have a shuttle on Saturday (I’m not sure about Sunday). For furniture pick up, they will let you into the lot to pull up to the doors to make for easy loading and unloading.
I saw tons of volunteers and they were all very nice. They were easily identifiable with aprons and were organized pretty well. Food was available from two food trucks and a concession stand run by students.
I found great deals in the electronics room including 2 camera lenses, a computer monitor, and 2 robotic dogs for my little guy. At $ 26 for everything, I got a great deal! I bought a Columbia fleece, Quiksilver pants, and basketball warm ups for my kiddo at the whopping price of $ 3 for everything. I got tons of kitchen stuff for my sibling that just got a new apartment as well as old school Tupperware, gadgets, and a pruning saw for $ 13. I spent 5 hours here shopping. If you shop in the morning, you get a $ 5 off coupon that you can use between 2pm and 4pm. Overall, the prices were very reasonable and I had a great time.
On Sunday, you buy a bag (small for $ 6 or garbage bag for $ 20) and stuff it full. Electronics and Best of Show items are half price and you can’t use the bag on them.
4-​stars primarily for the parking situation and the fact that they want you to eat so you will continue to shop but fail to give you anywhere to sit down. This was an issue because of the amount of rain we had that day.

RUDE! Volunteer snatched out of my hand as I stood @ mirror. She marched it over to be rehung. Their «security» is so inappropriate that next year I predict they will do body cavity searches. I have purchased designer clothes with tags still on them at the thrift store for better prices than the items they have. Most of their items were heavily worn, out of date and looked like something most people would be ashamed to donate to the thrift store.

Amazing sale! The prices are super low for regular items — used clothing, household goods, electronics, books — then amazingly reasonable for antiques and collectibles. They have three buildings filled with stuff — it’s an event like no other. I’ve been going to it for 8 years. Highly recommend.