Treasure-hunters will have close to 260 garage sales to choose from on Saturday June 14 during Port Coquitlam’s annual City-Wide Garage Sale.
The 15th annual event is being held as part of the City’s ongoing efforts to encourage the recycling and re-use of unwanted but still usable household items and to reduce what is sent to the landfill. This is a great opportunity for residents to declutter and for shoppers to find unique items.
The City-Wide Garage sale officially runs from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on June 14 at a variety of Port Coquitlam locations. In addition to individual sales, designated parking lots at Gates Park (on Reeve Street between Atkins Avenue and Kelly Avenue) and at the Hyde Creek Recreation Centre. A list of garage sale addresses and a map are posted at portcoquitlam.ca/garagesale.
All participants will be responsible for packing up any unsold items, similar to any regular garage sale. The City will not be picking up unsold items, and instead encourages participants to use the City’s large item pick-up program at portcoquitlam.ca/largeitem or donate leftover items to charity.
Tips for a Successful Garage Sale Experience
For Hosts:
• Put up signs around your neighbourhood to guide shoppers to your home. Download a sign at portcoquitlam.ca/garagesale
• Be prepared with change for guests who arrive with only $20 bills.
• Encourage neighbours on your street or complex to host garage sales at the same time.
• Price items in advance to maximize sales opportunities, especially if many visitors arrive at once. A good rule of thumb for garage sale pricing is usually around one-third of the item’s value when new.
• Recruit sale helpers to provide extra security and assistance.
• Have clean bags, newspapers and boxes on hand for carrying away purchases
For Shoppers:
• If you’re an early bird, respect the host’s decision to begin the sale at the posted time.
• Bring small bills and change for small purchases.
• Drive carefully on neighbourhood streets and watch for pedestrians and animals.
• Be respectful – don’t trample gardens, block driveways or double park.
For more tips for garage sale hosts and shoppers, as well as recycling and re-use information, details on the large item pick-up program, and addresses of registered garage sales, visit portcoquitlam.ca/garagesale.
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