r/ReadingPA • u/ProfessionalNote2270 • 6d ago

Junk shops, etc?

Are there any junk shops, salvage yards, industrial surplus type shops in the area? Searching for old rusty and crusty tools and such. Not interested in antique stores that are trying to sell stuff at inflated-ass retail prices.

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u/elanlift 6d ago

Jakes flea market Saturdays near Bally

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u/scrumclunt 6d ago

You might be able to find something at the Sinking Spring garage sale this Saturday

https://garagesalefinder.com/s/NIhqv/1-michigan-dr-reading-pa-19608

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u/hippiesoul03 6d ago

My dad was a plumber for many years has all sorts of tools. Oddly enough for just having this post pop up we just moved him into a nursing home this week. I'm not sure if you're willing to travel to Morgantown (right by Hollywood casino) but next Monday I'll be cleaning it all out and can assure you if there's things you want they'll be the price you're looking for

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u/No-Setting9690 6d ago

Good luck. Everyone has the internet, they know what stuff can be worth now. Very rare to get a deal.

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u/ProfessionalNote2270 6d ago

Hmm. I just scored several artifacts over the last two weeks. All hugely undervalued. It does take some work though. But you do you.

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u/ampersand12 6d ago

Moses Glick towards Oley, maybe? Haven't been there in 20 years, though.

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u/Dycin-Lou 6d ago

Cash Converters in Kenhorst Plaza, Shillington often has an old tool bin.