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The garage sale trail invites locals to buy and sell unwanted treasures. Photo source: Shutterstock
Australia's biggest second-hand treasure hunt will have its last hurrah in Cassowary Coast this November, with the Garage Sale Trail inviting locals to hold concurrent yard sales across the community on the 14th-15th November.
Homes, unit blocks, schools, community groups, charities and pubs are invited to take part, keeping secondhand treasures out of landfill whilst connecting the community.
The iniative also aims to help locals make some extra cash by selling some unwanted items. The average amount made from a household is sale around $761 whilst schools and groups make around $1,325.
To get involved, search for Garage Sale Trail in Cassowary Coast and register for free.
When registering through the website you will receive a free listing on the national map which lets people know where your garage sale is, as well as how-to guides, sale tips, promotional materials and promotional support from Garage Sale Trail and your local council.
The scheme began as a community event in 2010, started on a whim by Sydney mates Darryl Nichols and Andrew Valder. Following their efforts, 130 garage sales popping up across Waverley Council.
16 years later the Garage Sale Trail has grown; the initiative is now supported by over 120 local councils and have generated over $52 million for charities, communities and households across Australia.
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