They were probably like the Leftists today. You know, guns and weapons are bad and only savages use those things. We're in a civilized society. Then they were easily beaten down!
I'm not sure....seems I was a little older back in the '80's and then I got stupid and got married and moved to Hooterville and it made me even older. Right now I'm a little bit younger than I was though! LOL!
It means lower grade items or novel, second rate stuff, like what you'd find at a yard sale. e.g. lava lamps, mood rings, costume jewelry etc. etc.
yard sale