You Meet All Kinds

I enjoy a church rummage sale. I especially enjoy it when it supports my youth group. Not only does the money earned support my students, but as the cashier, I get the privilege of coming into contact with all sorts of interesting people. Now, most folks that attend a rummage sale are your average citizens who are just looking for a good deal. But, every now and then you meet some interesting people. Here are some true stories from the 2012 SVCC Rummage Sale.


The Swindler: This was the lady that brought up $25 worth of merchandise to the cashier. She opened her wallet only revealing $10. After some sob story about how "I always do this, I never bring enough money," she gave me the "well maybe you can just give it to me for $10" look. Little did she know that I was a cold and heartless monster. I responded with the authoritative but loving, "we can hold on to your merchandise for you while you run home and get the rest of your cash." To which she responded by pulling out the remaining $15 from her pocket, paying for her goods and walking out. Nice try my friend....nice try.

The Rock Star: This gentlemen entered our hallowed halls and as he perused our quality merchandise, he saw the shiny and glorious drum set on the stage. After repeated attempts (and denials) to gain my permission to play the drums, he then asked if he could join the worship band. He told me he was legit as he showed me his treble clef tattoo on his neck. My immediate thought was to hire him on as the new worship pastor, but (bald) wisdom prevailed and I encouraged him to start attending service for a few months and then we would get him plugged in. We never saw him again. I just heard that Chris Tomlin brought him on to join his band. I guess we missed out.

The Depraved: What sick and twisted woman would bring 15 used bras to the register and make me sort them and price them for her? And then, choose not to purchase them! It was a troubling time and I recalled Acts 9:16, when Jesus spoke these words in regards to Saul "I will certainly show him how much he must suffer for My name!" (HCSB).

While there were a few other interesting blokes that I came into contact with, these were my favorites. Hope you enjoyed hearing about them as much as I enjoyed meeting them!