Beach Triangle Residents Association
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The Beach Triangle Residents AssociationToronto, Ontario
The BTRA Lawn Sale: Sat. May 26th 2007
By David Windrim
Rather than discarding items as "junk," try selling them at the BTRA lawn sale - it can be a profitable and fun way to recycle items. Check with friends, relatives, and neighbours to see if they would like to join you in the sale or have anything you can sell for them. More sellers means less work, and a larger inventory means more buyers.
Promotional detailsTo attract customers for you, the BTRA places and pays for sale notices:
- Sunday May 20th - Flyer delivered to each Triangle residence
- Tuesday May 15th Beach Metro News Website - Community Calendar
- Friday May 18th Beach Mirror - Classified
- May 25th Toronto Star - Classified
- Put up balloons or streamers to draw the attention of shoppers.
- Sell coffee or cookies.
- Have a radio playing music.
- Set up your sale items in a covered area in case of a shower.
- Mark items with a different coloured dot to differentiate each family in a group sale.
- Have items priced and laid out by 8:00 am on sale day – many buyers come early.
- Price items fairly, but not too low – some people will want to bargain.
- Have lots of small bills and change in your cash box or apron.
- Keep track of your initial "float" so you can tally profits at the end of the sale.
- Display clothing on hangers – consider providing a fitting space and mirror.
- Display all other items on tables, and make sure they aren’t crowded.
- Don't follow your buyers around. Be prepared to slash prices as the sale ends.
For many people in the Triangle, the annual sale is also a social event. Arrange a potluck supper with some of your neighbours afterwards, where you can all unwind and talk about the event.
Contributions to the BTRA!The BTRA asks all sellers to contribute 20% of their revenues to assist the association with the cost of advertising and promotion, and community work. Envelopes bearing instructions for making your donation will be left with each sale operator on the day of the event. We wish you good weather and good selling during this annual community event. Thank you for your participation.
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