FOR GROUPSALES

• COMMUNITY GROUPS

• CHARITIES• SPORTS CLUBS

• SCHOOLS• WHOLE STREETS• CAR BOOT SALES

The first 2,500 sales to register by 25 Sept in participating council areas will receive a FREE Promo Pack in the mail

with posters and flyers to spread the word locally. REGISTER EARLY

WHAT IS GARAGE SALE TRAIL?

WHAT’S IN IT FOR GROUPS?

Garage Sale Trail is a national reuse movement with over 13,000 garage sales on one big day. Its completely FREE to participate with thanks to the councils who make it happen. Host a garage sale on Saturday 22 October 2016.

Host a garage sale to raise money for a cause, improve your facilities or get together with neighbours to host a group sale in your street. Anyone can host a group sale - community groups, charities, sports clubs, schools, whole streets and even car boot sales. You can set the venue, opening times and the number of stalls nivolved.

350,000+PEOPLE

SELL & SHOP

13,000+GARAGE SALES

NATIONALLY

FUNDRAISEMONEY

PROMOTEYOUR CAUSE

ENGAGE YOUR COMMUNITY

NATIONALMOVEMENT

Find out more tips and register at

www.garagesaletrail.com.au

150+COUNCIL AREASPARTICIPATING

THE AVERAGEGROUP SALE MAKES

$735

Garage Sale Trail is calling on all Aussies to get involved. Not because having a garage sale on one day will change the course of the world or even Australia’s environmental course but because it’s a symbol and celebration of being conscious that we can all make a difference to the plight of the planet and our local community too. Buying or selling at a garage sale is one of those simple actions we can all do as part of a whole range of behaviours to lead a more sustainable lifestyle....and make a few bucks in the process.

IT’S GOOD STUFF

• Your council makes it happen locally

• You register your garage sale

• Together we make Australia’s biggest reuse and community event happen because lots of people taking everyday actions can have a big impact on the environment and your local community.

COUNCIL POWERED REUSE MOVEMENT

Your sale is pinned to a national map for people to search and add

to their shopping trail.In 2015 there were over 2 million

pages viewed on the website.

A personalised sale page on the Garage Sale Trail website where

you can add a catchy name, a cover image and list items for

sale to attract shoppers.

The first 2,500 sellers to register by 25 Sept, in participating council areas get a FREE Promo Pack with printed

posters, flyers and information to help you spread the word about your sale.

We get the media talking about the event to boost your local promotion

and attract more shoppers. In 2015 there were 1,491 articles and

news stories broadcast nationally.

Posters and flyers you can download to help you spread

the word about your sale in your local area.

You also get a trove of tips and tricks on how to have a successful

garage sale so you get the most out of the day.

On average sellers meet 22 people in the community on

the day

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

1,491 media articles and

stories in 2015

$13.8 million value of items listed for sale

nationally in 2015

GET

MEDIABUZZ

IT’SBIG!

REGISTER YOUR SALE PROMOTE YOUR SALE ON THE DAY - 22 OCTOBER

RETRO RARITIES TO MAKE THESNAP HAPPY GO PHOTO LOCO

Catchy sale nameAttractive pictures

of sale items Eye-catchingcover image

UNSOLD GOODS

THE MOST SUCCESSFUL SALES HAVE CATCHY LISTINGS

Register your sale, the earlier the better at garagesaletrail.com.au

Take photos of your stuff for sale to add to your listing

Give your sale a ripping name and a colourful cover image

Entice shoppers by uploading pictures of the best items you have to sell with a short description

Let people know what else is happening at your garage sale, maybe some music, a theme, tell people a little bit about yourself, get creative and don’t be shy!

Together with your council, we run a campaign to promote the program, but successful sellers get their hands dirty too. We provide the tools and materials on your dashboard so you can promote your sale - This is really important:

Email and tell friends, family and anyone in your area about your sale, get your neighbours involved too

Put up posters made available to you when you register around your neighbourhood, or make your own

Post and update information about your sale (with lots of imag-es) on your seller page

Post a classified ad online and in your local newspaper

Use social media and email newsletters to tell everyone the details of your sale. Don’t be afraid to post regularly e.g. share an item for sale each week for a few weeks in the lead up., with a link to your sale page.

Make your sale impossible to walk past with a few easy tips.

Display all your great stuff together

Big bright colourful signs with arrows to your sale

Think about bargain bins and create irresistible deals. Price things the night before

Think about what you can do to attract attention. Dress up, facepainting, balloons, music?

Create a kids area at the back if you have space. Keep an eye on your inbox for regular updates, tips and tricks for having a successful sale

If you have items that are left over from your sale you can use our online guides for what to do with with them

Group sale hosts can set up a private or public garage sale, set the number of stalls, invite people to join and communicate with your stallholders using the stallholders email address.

SELLER TIPS1. Show off your cool wares with

attractive pictures & detailed description

2. Put up big bold colourful signs in places where lots of people will see them all over the neighbourhood

3. Good promotion means more shoppers share on social media, local ads

4. Sell your unsold goods on eBay.com.au

Garage Sale Trails is on Saturday 22 October 2016.Registration open 10 August 2016.To get the most up to date information,check out: www.garagesaletrail.com.au

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Youth Projects raised money for support and education for the homeless youth in Melbourne. They hosted a shoe sale, selling over 500 pairs of donated shoes, to raise money for their cause. They’ve participated two years running, and use Garage Sale Trail as a way to generate media and raise funds and create a conversation about the issue in their community.

Waterford Preschool wanted to raise money for an underprivileged community in India, to buy books and basic supplies for the kids who live there. They used word of mouth and asked parents and neighbours to participate in the Garage Sale Trail. On the day they sold everything from baby clothes and toys to cakes and oldstock from Waverley Library. They raised over $2000 (double the amount of money they expected) for the Indian community and made the front page of the local newspaper. They also used the day to teach the kids about recycling and reuse.

Wyndham Park Community Hub hosted a huge car boot sale with over 100 stalls available. The hub included Wyndham Park Community Centre, Glen Orden Spots club, The Werribee mens Shed, Karingal Whyndham Disability, The Smith Family, The Heathdale Kindergarten, Maternal Child Health Service and the Wyndham Park Primary School. The hub charged $10 per car for anybody interested in having a stall and free entry for browsers and buyers. The event set up stalls on the Garage Sale Trail website, to people could pre-book spots directly with the event orgniaser.

OVER $2000FUNDRAISED

TELL ONE TELL ALL

THE ABC’S OF SUSTAINABILITY

THE MORE THE MERRIER

PROMOTE THE ISSUEOF HOMELESS YOUTH

Youth Projects - VIC

Wyndham Park Community Hub - VIC

WaterfordPre-school - NSW

CONNECTED COMMUNITY LOCAL ORGANISATIONS WELCOMED