This year marked the 22nd year of the Longest Yard Sale that takes place along Highway 127 traveling through five states in America . 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 seasoned yard sale attendee you may find anything and everything from cheap designer clothes , antique furniture, clothing coupons , collectibles and cheap toys to name just a few.
Some serious yard sale fans have shopped at this enormous sale for all 22 years that it has existed . The sale has grown each year with more places joining in. The veteran shoppers have some great tips on how to make the most of your travel experience while traveling along the longest yard sale. So get ready to wake up early and have fun finding some wonderful treasures.
If you are not familiar with the region , you should make a plan prior to heading out and have a map on hand to find out places you want to go if you do not plan on covering the whole 654 miles of the yard sale. To get all of the information you may need go to the official website of 127sale.com where you can find everything you may need about it. One of the best tips is to pack lightly and to bring a big car. Even if you think you will only buy a couple of smaller items , you may find yourself wanting to buy a larger piece of furniture so have the space in your vehicle for that possibility . Do not plan on shipping purchases since there are very few shipping places in the many rural areas along the route .
Other things to remember when attending the world’s longest yard sale is that it is mostly in the south where it is very hot and humid in August . To get ready for that bring 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 many long stretches that are rural with no rest stops or even any places to eat available. Some sections 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 great things available are southern barbeque and corn bread.
Other things to know when you attend the sale on route 127 is to have a good amount of cash as many sellers do not take 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 rest room facilities . Because there are long stretches with no rest rooms you may have to go to the bathroom in the great outdoors so bring along your own toilet paper just in case there are no rest rooms available
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How To Make Your Experience Along the Route 127 Yard Sale Your Best One Ever
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