Wonderful Suggestions For Shoppers Traveling Many Miles for the World's Longest Yard Sale
This year was the 22nd anniversary of the Longest Yard Sale that goes on along Highway 127 traveling through five states in the US . It starts north to the state of Ohio and is typically held for 4 days in early August, this year it is from August 6-9. If you are an avid yard sale shopper you may find anything and everything from cheap designer clothes , antique furniture, clothing coupons , collectibles and cheap toys to name just a few.
Some big yard sale fans have attended this huge event for all 22 years that it has been around . The sale has grown each year with more towns and states joining in. The seasoned shoppers have some good ideas on how to make the most of your shopping experience while traveling along the longest yard sale. So prepared to rise early and enjoy yourselves searching for some wonderful treasures.
If you are not familiar with the region , you should make a plan prior to heading out and have a map with you to search out where you want to go if you do not plan on covering the whole 654 miles of the yard sale. To get all of the important facts you may need go to the official website of 127sale.com where you will get all of the information you will need about it. One of the best tips is to pack lightly and to travel in a large car. Even if you think you will only buy a couple of little things , you may find yourself wanting to buy a big piece of furniture so have the space in your vehicle for that possibility . Do not plan on shipping purchases since there are not many shipping places in the several rural areas along the route .
Other things to know when going to the world’s longest yard sale is that it is predominantly in the deep south where it is very hot and humid in the summer . To get ready for that pack sunscreen, sunglasses, a hat and bug spray to ward off the elements and the bugs . Also be certain to have a cooler and purchase snacks and drinks or water from a grocery store since there are several long stretches that are rural with no rest stops or even any places to eat available. Some parts of the sale do have food stands that sell regional food and you should participate in trying the local food while doing your shopping . Some wonderful items available are southern barbeque and corn bread.
Other tips to know when you go to the yard sale on route 127 is to bring a lot of cash as several sellers do not accept credit cards or checks. Because it meanders through several little rural towns, available ATM machines are not usually easy to find . Another thing a lot of shoppers don’t think about are bathroom availability . Because there are long stretches with no facilities you may have to go to the bathroom in the great outdoors so bring along your own toilet tissue in the event that there are no facilities available
