What: The Annual Broadmead Area Residents Garage Sale
When: June 15th, all day long
Where: Throughout the Broadmead neighbourhood in Saanich
LivingInVictoriaBC.com and the McLean Real Estate Group is proud to sponsor the annual Broadmead Area Residents Garage Sale. As we welcome the beginning of summer, better weather, and peak garage sale season, we invite all Broadmead area residents to participate this June 15th. Everyone in Victoria is welcome to come shop and find unique items.
This all-day event will feature numerous garage sales throughout Broadmead. Now’s your chance to give a loving new home to your unwanted clothing, artwork, kitchen accessories, and more. And if you’re in the shopping mood, June 15th will be the day of all days to hit the streets and see what treasures you can find!
Registration:
To register as a Garage Sale Host, send an email to team@mcleanrealestategroup.ca or call 250-744-5551 with your name and address. As sponsors of this event, the McLean Real Estate Group will provide you with proper signage to promote your event and a bag of extra supplies to help make your home’s garage sale a success. Your signage and supplies will be dropped off to your address the week before the event.
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Tips for Sellers on June 15th:
- One person’s junk is another’s treasure! As long as items are acceptably clean and in working condition, don’t be afraid to put your items out for sale, no matter how old or unorthodox.
- Keep small change handy. Many garage sale goers will be equipped with the bank-standard $20 bills, so you’re going to need some smaller bills and coins.
- Get everything ready on time. Garage sales tend to spark unusual levels of enthusiasm, so don’t be surprised to see people show up right at open time. Get everything out on the street in advance, and make sure your stuff is well separated from things that are not for sale.
- Advertising works! And in the case of garage sales, it will next to impossible for people to find you sale unless there is clear signage posted around the neighbourhood (days in advance if possible). Don’t forget to include open/close times, and consider peaking interest by featuring some of the items you’re selling.
- Don’t be afraid to give things away. The reality, is not all of your stuff will fetch the price you’re hoping for. Especially if things are heavily worn or not in the best condition, consider having a ‘free bin’ for less desirable items.
More Garage Sales in Victoria
Looking for more garage sales around the city? Don’t worry – there are plenty. Municipalities and neighbourhoods around the city have organized annual garage sale events just like The Annual Broadmead Area Residents Garage Sale. Here’s a look at what else is out there:
- Garagellenium XXIII
Garagellenium is Oak Bay’s annual garage sale event, which is happening on June 27th from 9am-1pm. You must have an address within the municipality to register, and the registration period closes on June 18th.
- Victoria’s Mega Garage Sale
The Rotary Club of Victoria-Harbourside is hosting the annual Mega Garage Sale on May 18th at Central Middle School. Donations will be accepted at the school from 9am-3pm up until May 17th. Tax receipts are available for items worth more than $200!
- Westshore Swap, Shop & Market
The Westshore Swap, Shop, and Market happens every Sunday from 8am-12pm at the Juan De Fuca Recreation Centre Public Library Parking Lot. This unique event combines the community flea market, a craft fair, and a local farmers market. Admission is $2.
- Neighbourhood Yard Sale Day
The Fairfield Gonzales Community Association (FGCA) is hosting a Neighbourhood Yard Sale Day on May 11th from 10am-2pm. Garage sales will be happening all over the neighbourhood plus the FGCA parking lot. Registration closes on May 8th!
