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In that song, DisneyB次元官网网址檚 Ariel might well have been talking about her own garage sale experience.
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After all, who canB次元官网网址檛 use another thingamabob?
Of course, garage sales have always been curious events.
To begin with, theyB次元官网网址檙e fun. Browsing through the personal possessions that others are willing to sell is part bargain hunting, part social interaction and haggling, and part treasure hunt.
But no matter how you personally approach garage sales, Garagellenium, Oak BayB次元官网网址檚 garage sale day is sure to fit the bill.
Once a year, residents of Oak Bay designate a day to hold a gigantic event in which Oak Bay households are invited to sign up to hold their own special sale and more than 90 do just that every year, making it possibly the largest garage sale event in Greater Victoria.
(OK, we know that there are larger organized craft sales and markets out there, but unless you have a hand-lettered sign and at least one salad spinner for sale, it doesnB次元官网网址檛 count as a garage sale.)
Cassie Kangas has been the organizer of the event, which is now in its 26th year, with no signs of fading away.
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Of course, garage sales are also all about the treasure-hunting experience.
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Garagellenium takes place on Saturday, July 27 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents who want to be a part of the fun can register their sale at oakbaygaragesale.com, starting on July 8. Registration will be open until July 18.
For those who are uninitiated in garage sale etiquette, the website also offers some friendly advice.
For example, itB次元官网网址檚 a good idea to carry small bills and change since folks who run garage sales wonB次元官网网址檛 be equipped with tap debit machines (really, some people are unaware of that).
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Oh yes, then thereB次元官网网址檚 the haggling.
B次元官网网址淗aggling is always a factor. Some people really enjoy the bartering and will throw out a low-ball offer, but donB次元官网网址檛 be offended if itB次元官网网址檚 rejected,B次元官网网址� said Kangas. Remember, beyond the bargain hunting, itB次元官网网址檚 all about having some fun while you search for treasures.
Kangas stressed that the event has something to offer treasure hunters of every age.
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Finally, donB次元官网网址檛 forget to visit Engel & Volkers at 2249 Oak Bay Ave. for some free coffee, lemonade and cookies from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
After all, itB次元官网网址檚 important to stay hydrated and fuelled up before you dive into the next sale.
