The hugely popular University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ rummage sale was set to return for two days — but bargain shoppers sold it out in one.
The UA's 3rd-annual rummage sale took over the UA Paul and Alice Baker Distribution Center from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 3.
The sale was originally scheduled to continue on Saturday, Aug. 4, but has since been canceled, as shoppers snagged everything on Friday.
UA's rummage sale included items that were left behind in residence halls from the previous school year. In an effort to keep them out of the trash, why not sell 'em for cheap?
In prior years, the program has been able to collect more than 85,000 pounds of household items, in addition to food and recyclables. Items not for sale during the rummage sale will be donated to local non-profits, a news release from the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ said.
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Shoppers were able to take home microwaves, mini refrigerators, televisions, bikes, storage units, room decor, clothing, shoes, kitchen utensils, bedding, and school supplies.
Other interesting finds at this year's sale included costumes, full-size couches, and a deep freezer.
Price points varied from $1 to $65 and cash was not accepted.
And, in an effort to reduce wait times, this year's rummage sale had more staff and cash registers on hand. Also, CatCard holders got a 10 percent discount.
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Bryce Galus, left, a 2018 graduate of Walden Grove High School in Sahuarita, and his mom Melissa, meticulously load a wall mirror into their cart during the 3rd Annual Wildcat Rummage Sale.
Wildcat Rummage Sale
Volunteers Olivia Bucho, center, and Alison Conley, load purchased items into the car for parent Ann Lardinais, left, during the 3rd Annual Wildcat Rummage Sale.
Wildcat Rummage Sale
Cienega High School graduates an incoming Pride of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ members Bryce Hurley, right, and dorm roommate Steven Phillips (behind) load their bin with a mini-fridge while shopping with their mothers Debi Phillips, left and Karrie Hurley.
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Paula Figueroa sorts through one of the many tables of clothing during the 3rd Annual Wildcat Rummage Sale.
Wildcat Rummage Sale
A long line forms outside during the 3rd Annual Wildcat Rummage Sale.
Wildcat Rummage Sale
Quincy Lyons, a freshman at ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ State University, checks out a jersey during the 3rd Annual Wildcat Rummage Sale.
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Alison Conley, right, helps load organizers into the truck of Christine Alegria.
Wildcat Rummage Sale
A shopper browses the $10 microwaves.
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Future ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥ Wildcat moms Karrie Hurley, left, and Debi Phillips browse vacuum cleaners for their sons during the 3rd Annual Wildcat Rummage Sale.
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Bryce Hurley, a Cienega High School graduate and incoming freshman at the University of ÃÛèÖÖ±²¥, peruses wall mirrors with fellow Bobcat Steven Phillips, left, and their mothers Karrie Hurley, center right, and Debi Phillips.
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Kristin Melendez, a graduate nursing student, loads one of the last mini-fridges into her bin during the 3rd Annual Wildcat Rummage Sale.
Wildcat Rummage Sale
Shoppers line up during the 3rd Annual Wildcat Rummage Sale.
Contact reporter Gloria Knott at gknott@tucson.com or 573-4235. On Twitter: @gloriaeknott
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