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What you should NEVER buy at a yard sale

Posted on July 2, 2026 by Dave Ashton

We all love a good bargain…that’s what the “Hidden Gems of the Finger Lakes” sweepstakes is all about!

There are some items, though, you should never buy at a yard sale.

Decluttering Mom‘s got the list!

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