5 Tips for Having a Successful JBF Shopping Trip

I attended my first Just Between Friends Sale, the JBF of Port Washington/Germantown, Wisconsin.  I have some tips I would love to share to make your shopping trip a fun and worthwhile experience.

1. Make a List: Before arriving at the sale, have a list of items you are looking for. The space is huge and filled to the brim with goodies. It is easy to get overwhelmed and forgot what you wanted to buy.

2. Bring a Shopping Partner: There is an immediate rush when the sale starts. Have a game plan with your shopping partner. You already have a list, thanks to tip #1, so split the list up and grab your "must have" items as soon as possible.

3. Wear comfortable shoes: The location is large and the floor is cement. You don't want to be distracted from the great deals due to an aching back or feet.

4. Compare Prices: Thanks to this being a consignment sale, there are multiples of the same items, and many of them have different prices! When you see an item you love, look around to see if there is more than one and check prices. The more you save, the more you can buy!

5. Bring a Wagon/Cart/Bag: Ikea bags are provided, but were in limited supply and high demand.  If you plan on buying big items, bring a wagon! You can also bring your own bag or rolling cart to fill.

Noteworthy points:
-Kids are 100% welcome, but if you can leave them at home, you may be happier. There were so     many toys, you may never be able to leave without bringing half of them home.
-Nursing accommodations are offered and there are changing tables in the rest rooms.
-This event is quite organized, with a lot of workers and volunteers.
-It is a large space with big aisles. (No shoulder bumping!)

Below is the Sale Schedule.

Wednesday, March 21st | Opening Day! 9:00am- 7:00pm 

Public sale day! $3 admission at door 

Thursday, March 22nd | Public sale day! 10:00am- 7:00pm 

Free Admission 

Friday, March 23rd | Public sale day! 10:00am- 5:00pm

 Free admission 

Saturday, March 24th | 50% off all day on tags with no stars!!! 9:00am- 7:00pm 

Public sale day! (Doors close at 7:00pm) 

I enjoyed my time at the JBF sale and found some great items, and I really enjoyed the hunt for a great deal. I want to thank Ammie for this opportunity, I can see all the hard work she has put in. Make sure to check out the website and Facebook page for the Just Between Friends Sale of Port Washington/Germantown.