Karen Norman is an eBay enthusiast and the wife of an auctioneer. In her blog, she gives you the inside scoop on alternate buying (& selling) opportunities in the eastern Connecticut and Rhode Island areas. Karen covers trends and happenings, and offers tips and related information for local auctions, flea markets, garage and yard sales, estate sales, thrift shops, and consignment stores. She also talks about eBay and other venues for online shopping!