It’s like watching the running of the bulls - in search of props. Shoppers began lining up for Thursday’s Macy’s annual Prop Sale on Wednesday. They wanted to secure a spot in line for a chance to buy everything from giant Christmas ornaments and perfume bottles to mannequins and display cabinets.

First in line was Fresia Tran, who secured s spot with her family at 4 p.m. Wednesday for Thursday’s 7 a.m. opening. “It’s so exciting to be here,” said Tran, 23. who was on the hunt for linens, bedding and furniture. “You come for certain things, but you see so many bargains you end up buying things you don’t even know you want until you see it and it’s available for such a good price.”

Macy’s annual Prop Sale, in it’s 10th year, is a tradition for most of the shoppers who stood in line at the crack of dawn. “This is so much fun each year,” said Alice Carr, who dragged first-timer, Teresa Lessak along. “This year, I’m looking for a mannequin for my son-in-laws bar.” Shoppers came armed with bags, carts and hampers with wheels to help transport their finds. The items come from 61 Macy’s stores in Florida. When they are no longer used or replaced with new items, they wind up at the prop sale, said Ivonne Amor, Macy’s Public Relations Manager.

The sale takes place in an outdoor area behind Macy’s Furniture Gallery on Gandy Blvd. It continues Friday from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. So get there early and get a good spot. I did, and I snatched up two good looking mannequins - a full size and a torso - for $115. (That’s my gal, Sau C. on the right). I love a good sale!!!