Jessica Roseberry (left) and Shauncee Johnson (right) compare their purchases in the Winnetka Community House at the end of their first visit to the rummage sale. Both agreed the bargains were worth the three-hour drive from their homes in Marion, Ind. | Kimberly Fornek~Sun-Times Media

It's closing time in the furniture department of Winnetka Congregational Church's annual rummage sale Thursday. | Kimberly Fornek~Sun-Times Media

Pam Tansey, far right, and other volunteers pack up the clothing that did not sell at the close of Winnetka Congregational Church's annual rummage sale Thursday. | Kimberly Fornek~Sun-Times Media

The detritus in the shoe department as the Winnetka Congregational Church's annual rummage sale comes to a close at 3 p.m. Thursday. | Kimberly Fornek~Sun-Times Media

Penny and Mitch Gilliam of Brookville, Ohio (left) buy a dresser for their grandson at the rummage sale with help from volunteer worker Janet Williamson (center). Williamson got up at 4 a.m. to help with the sale. Her husband Jim Williamson (right corner) arrived later "for the show."

Moving day at a college campus? No, the Winnetka Congregational Church's annual rummage sale comes to a close Thursday and furniture buyers pull up ranted trucks to haul away their finds. | Kimberly Fornek~Sun-Times Media