Treasure Hunting: Taking Them For All They're Worth

As the weeks of yard sale season progress, I find myself getting bolder in my decisions to offer less on items. I used to be pretty timid to try to negotiate from an already good deal to one for the record books, but I have been gaining a confidence to just go for it. I figure the worst they can say is no, and I'll still be getting a fair price. This last week I think I talked down everything I bought. Here's the rundown:

*2 large boxes of mismatched canning jars: $3.00 total
*2 brand new boxes of canning jars with lids and rings: $6.00 total
canning pot with wire rack insert: free after bargaining
a pair of sperry topsiders for my husband: .50
4 pairs of running shorts (nike and asics): $1.25
swaddling blanket: $1.00
new white undershirt for my husband: .10
popsicle mold: .10
cheese slicer: .10
canning funnel: .25
tupperware container: .25
vintage pattern: .05
courderoy book: .25

grand total: $12.85
(* 1 box of new canning jars and 1 box of mismatched canning jars are for my friend Holly, so this brings my personal total down to $8.35 - Yippee!)