http://thingswesell.org The Things We Sell Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:22:59 +0000 http://thingswesell.org en http://thingswesell.org/138041/Casebeer-s-Easel http://thingswesell.org/138041/Casebeer-s-Easel Mon, 05 Apr 2010 01:22:59 +0000 The Things We Sell 138041 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/6066/138041/Post Headline.png" border="0" width="140" height="48" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/6066/138041/comingsoon.png" border="0" width="150" height="115" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/6066/138041/tempe2.png" border="0" width="94" height="14" align="left" /> http://thingswesell.org/138041/Casebeer-s-Easel http://thingswesell.org/137082/Elisa-s-Piano http://thingswesell.org/137082/Elisa-s-Piano Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:53:22 +0000 The Things We Sell 137082 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/6066/137082/Elisa.png" border="0" width="136" height="48" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/6066/137082/ParadiseValley.png" border="0" width="149" height="14" align="left" /> We spotted a posting for Elisa's piano in an assortment of sports equipment, old halloween decorations, and outgrown toys. While the posting sat unassumingly among the hodge podge of other items, the piano itself was once the prized object of her personal goals. Now, she is focused on a new goal; to organize a vacation for her new family with the money earned from selling the piano. http://thingswesell.org/137082/Elisa-s-Piano http://thingswesell.org/137081/Willie-s-Record-Player http://thingswesell.org/137081/Willie-s-Record-Player Mon, 21 Dec 2009 15:53:20 +0000 The Things We Sell 137081 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/6066/137081/Willie.png" border="0" width="181" height="48" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/6066/137081/Mesa.png" border="0" width="86" height="14" align="left" /> "Willie the Cat" had memorabilia from the first half of the 20th century covering every square inch of his garage. This, paired with an inconspicuous broken record player for sale, brought glimpses of the past with the sounds of saxophonist Coleman Hawkins; signed photos of Dixie Evans, the Marilyn Monroe of burlesque; and images of the American comic persona W.C. Fields. Willie enthusiastically shared his personal record collection with us in addition to his passion for jazz and vinyl. http://thingswesell.org/137081/Willie-s-Record-Player http://thingswesell.org/138042/Mike-s-Convertible http://thingswesell.org/138042/Mike-s-Convertible Sat, 07 Nov 2009 16:31:44 +0000 The Things We Sell 138042 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/6066/138042/MIKE_o_1.png" border="0" width="180" height="48" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/6066/138042/City Info2.png" border="0" width="107" height="14" align="left" /> On an unusually cloudy morning in the Valley of the Sun, Mike and his wife had the usual things out on tables at their garage sale, but they also had an old 1971 MG convertible in their front yard. After introducing our project to Mike's wife she immediately said, "Oh, talk to my husband. He's got all kinds of stories." http://thingswesell.org/138042/Mike-s-Convertible http://thingswesell.org/137465/Contributors http://thingswesell.org/137465/Contributors Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:25:30 +0000 The Things We Sell 137465 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/6066/137465/Headline2.png" border="0" width="438" height="48" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/6066/137465/Contributors.png" border="0" width="639" height="295" align="left" /> While each of us bring our own perspective to these stories, we are all tied by a common interest in understanding and sharing the unique experiences of peoples everyday lives. On Saturday mornings we wake up before sunrise and unabashedly hunt for garage, rummage, yard and stoop sales in the neighborhoods across our country. Armed with a camera, audio recorder and notebook we take cues from the most important contributors, the interviewees, and just listen. If you’re interested in contributing to the project please email us at info@thethingswesell.org $(document).ready(function(){ $(".slide_next_137465").html("Next"); }); http://thingswesell.org/137465/Contributors http://thingswesell.org/55645/About-The-Project http://thingswesell.org/55645/About-The-Project Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:23:48 +0000 The Things We Sell 55645 <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/6066/55645/Banner_About 2.png" border="0" width="340" height="41" align="left" /> <img src="http://c0573862.cdn.cloudfiles.rackspacecloud.com/1/0/6066/55645/about.jpg" border="0" width="640" height="378" align="left" /> First, take a few moments to think about the things you own; make a short list if it helps. When asked to think about these things − the objects we accumulate and choose to be a part of our lives − we might first think about their features, age or even the advertisement that convinced us to purchase it. But the stories contained within these objects and the experiences that we've had with them are often left untold. Our belongings are more than just manufactured products of monetary value; they can represent strengths, weaknesses, obsessions, and unique movements in our lives. They can have real emotional value and significance. This project is about toasters, china and old jeans, but most importantly it is about the relationships that develop over time between people and their things. The moment the 'on' button is pressed, a box opened, or something worn for the first time, life is suddenly intertwined with that object; our experiences become its experiences. The stories told on this website begin at this very instant: when something moves from the prescribed value indicated on a price tag to the value created through using the product. Just as the things we purchase reflect, in some way, our personalities and preferences so do the things we get rid of. These things can exit our lives in a variety of ways − Ebay, a thrift store, a good friend or many times a trash can. This project explores garage sales. They offer an open window into the past when people share the history of each unique item they’ve decided to sell. A distinctly American tradition, garage sales are indicators of our past and present, and our ever-changing culture. The Things We Sell brings these stories off the front lawn and gives us the opportunity to reflect on people's everyday experiences, told through their stuff. We’re always looking for new ideas and would love to hear what you think. Contact us with your feedback at: info@thethingswesell.org http://thingswesell.org/55645/About-The-Project