FOX 21 News, KQDS-DT

DULUTH-Four miles of knick-knacks and hand-me-downs overtake Park Point this weekend as part of the 31st annual Park Point Rummage Sale.Some of the sellers say 'pickers' might even offer to help them set up at 8 a.m. on Saturday morning just to secure the items they want.

"They're not looking as much for the modern junk that they bought at modern discount stores. They're looking for pieces that have some character and that's what I like to play with anyway. That's what I’m interested in,” seller John Karich said.

Seller Bill Gooder, who also calls himself a picker, said the giant sale is worth preparing for.
 
"Some want coins, some want trains, some want fishing gear. Some are wanting boating stuff,” Gooder said. "We accumulate the things probably three months before the Park Point Rummage Sale."

"Ninety-nine and nine tenths percent of people that come here are really nice and then you get the one that's not really happy,” Gooder said.

Seller Pete Clure, famous for his beer memorabilia spread, does not understate the effectiveness of the huge event.
 
"It's one of the best markets there is if you can find the right sign for the right collector,” Clure said.

“I had a lady this morning, she and her husband are putting a bar in. We found an outdoor Fitger’s Norlager sign like this one, much better shape and it was the sign she needed and I got what I wanted for it,” Clure said.
 
And Karich says although the rush might already be over for the most collectible items, Saturday will still offer some of the most unique and cheap specialties of the season.
 
"You're asking that for that but will you take half or will you take a dollar, you know? People just want to get deals and have fun so it's a little more laid back on Saturday but I would say if the weather holds there will be large crowds,” Karich said.