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Garage Sale Documentary from 2013 is a feature that showcases the art of haggling, but also the true spirit of American entrepreneurship. The movie follows Chris Dotson, a seasoned garage sale-enthusiast in conjunction with a cast of characters including the witty Phyllis Diller, and William Maier as he scours the country, visiting as many garage sales he can to collect and share knowledge on the art of the deal of garage sales.

The film takes the audience on a journey through different parts of the United States, where Dotson engages with numerous garage sale sellers and collectors, as well as buyers on their quest for the unique finds and great bargains. This documentary captures Dotson’s passion for bargain hunting, his eye for valuable items, and his unique negotiation skills. The film features different stops on his journey showcasing his interaction with the local sellers and buyers.

Phyllis Diller, known for her wit and humor, served as a mentor to Dotson. In many of the interviews, Diller expresses her love of garage sales and antiquing and how she honed her bargaining skills over the years. She passes on her knowledge of the ins and outs of the garage sale world to Dotson and encourages him to continue the search for treasures at sales.

William Maier, a former high-level corporate executive during the day, reveals his passion for garage sales during his weekends. Maier and Dotson cross paths discussing their love for antiques and a passion for finding treasure among unwanted items.

Additionally, the movie goes over the unique rules and etiquette of the garage sale world from how to haggle effectively, to identifying items that hold value, to the importance of being polite and respectful to the garage sale sellers.

Director Jon D Wagner weaves in footage from different sales across the country into the film. In one scene, a young couple prepares for their first garage sale and are shown setting up their items for sale. They discuss the challenges of letting go of personal items as well as learning to negotiate and to set prices to meet customer's demands of price points.

Dotson shares his techniques for bargaining, with a mix of humor and sincerity. He encourages buyers to be polite and respectful to the sellers, making their experience enjoyable. Dotson also shares how he acquired some of his prized possessions from garage sales including a beautiful oil painting and a complete set of antique Fire King glassware.

Throughout the movie, Dotson also shares stories from fellow garage sale hunters discussing the unique treasures they found over the years.. Some of his interviews are with people who buy in bulk, with a focus on finding items with great potential for restoration or re-selling at higher prices.

Garage Sale Documentary from 2013 is a film that highlights the true entrepreneurial spirit of the American culture. It explores the various methods of sales and flea markets setups, revealing the interesting items for sale and the reasons for the treasures the sellers might auction off. The film also showcases the various personalities of the buyers and sellers, and how each person contributes to making the experience unique from one sale to the next.

The film emphasizes the point that garage sale hunting and haggling are a part of American culture and can be enjoyed by anyone who has an interest in finding interesting items and making deals. This documentary is a must-see for anyone who loves the thrill of the hunt, the excitement of finding something unique, and who loves the idea of building a collection of antiques through garage sales or market events.

Garage Sale Documentary is a documentary with a runtime of 1 hour and 20 minutes.