May 3rd, 8am-Noon
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The SCLA will post reminders on NextDoor, Facebook, and our website Sunsetcanyon.org.
We will place signs at all entrances to the neighborhood. Participants can promote the sale on other forums (church, Moms’ Groups, etc.), add garage sale signs from main street to their home, and/or tie balloons to their mailbox.
Useful Ideas
Children can have their own area to sell outgrown toys
Don’t have much to sell? Check with neighbors to see if they are interested in combining. In this case, bigger is better
You can ask more for items that are clean and in good shape
It is easier to sell items with prices marked
Clothes on hangers sell better.
Jewelry is easier to manage if attached to index cards
Include manuals with appliances and electronics
Collect bags, boxes, and tissue paper to wrap fragile items
Set out a bin marked “Free” for extra items
Helpful Hints
Before the Sale
Buy pricing stickers, balloons for the mailbox, supplies to make signs
Clear yard of tripping hazards
Have extra chairs for those waiting on a shopper
Sale Day
Place biggest and best items at the curb
Place full‐length mirror near clothes
Place bin marked “Hangers” near clothes
Place smaller and/or high‐value items where they are always visible to you
Set out an extension cord for checking appliances.
Set up check‐out area with notepad, pens, calculator, measuring tape (to check on size of large items).
If you use a cash box, then someone always must be there.
ONLY accept cash, Venmo, or similar payment. NO checks.
Remember that for Waste Connection customers, bulk pickup follows on Saturday May 10
