One Person’s Garbage…

Did you ever notice how many “Garage Sales” there are around the festivals you’ve visited? I have, and there are a lot! They say, “One person’s garbage is another person’s treasures!” I believe it and festivals certainly breathe life into that old axiom. What is even more telling is that many festivals incorporate some type of “Garage Sale” into their activities, such as “Book Sales”, “Antique Shows” and “Flea Markets”! Let’s face it, Garage Sales are a great way to recycle. One person wants to get rid of something while another is willing to buy it and, as Yakoff Smirnoff might say, “What a concept!” Even internet companies, very large internet companies have gotten into the act. Take "e-bay" for example they have built their whole website mega-company on the “One person’s garbage” principle. And I have just discovered a new internet company that has taken the “Garage Sale” concept to a new level! The site, Garage Sale Gateway (Website: http://www.garagesalegateway.com/), offers members, both sellers and buyers, unique Garage Sale opportunities. For buyers, the site sends out e-mail alerts about upcoming Garage Sales in their area. It’s done in plenty of time so that enthusiastic buyer members can plan their “Garage Sale” routine in advance. This means less time driving and more time finding that perfect “treasure”! For sellers, it gives them a “free” way of promoting their Garage Sales to a targeted market. And, after their Garage Sale is over, the Garage Sale Gateway provides a safe and easy way to sell excess “treasures”, great for both sellers and buyers! What I like about this site is that they recognize the synergy between Garage Sales and Festivals. They see how festivals and events help and add to the “Garage Sale” experience. If you think I am bias, I am, because I am working with the folks at Garage Sale Gateway to get the “festival and event” message out to as many festival enthusiasts as possible. Who know, maybe there’s a “Garage Sale Nomad” out there!