"I find people can easily make $1,000 to $2,000 when they sell their unwanted stuff," says Carolyn Schneider, author of "The Ultimate Consignment & Thrift Store Guide" (iUniverse, 2012).

Someone broke into the Miriam Switching Post and stole cash that would have provided scholarships to children with special ...

The Randolph Street Holiday Market in Chicago featured vintage and modern items for sale, attracting shoppers from across the country and growing exponentially since its inception in 2003.