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“Hidden Treasures” are not always found in “brick and mortar” stores. Sometimes shoppers can find true “treasures” at BARGAIN prices at local YARD SALES (also called Garage Sales.)
During the cold winter months, people often utilize their indoor time by cleaning out closets, attics and garages in hopes of purging items they have outgrown and/or do not use in order to make way for NEW THINGS. This is a win/win for everyone because bargain shoppers can find amazing deals at a fraction of the cost of new items bought in stores — and – sellers can make a little money in the process — plus — clean the house.
Every Saturday, there are multiple options and events for die-hard bargain hunters who are on the move!
Look no further than THE HARBOUR at The Pointe in Mooresville, NC because . . . their community’s MEGA event is the BEST YARD SALE OF THE SEASON.
With multiple options and events every weekend, be sure to put THIS Yard Sale event at the top of your list . . . You will find something for every members of your family and every room in your home!
This collage is a FRACTION of the bargains you will find THIS YEAR
at The Harbour Community Yard Sale
More than FORTY families participate (and many of them are multi-families selling at the same location) PLUS — there are some MOVING SALES too — neighbors just moved IN or they are moving OUT — either way — they have great “treasures” to sale at bargain prices.
NOTE: The list of items for sale GROWS by the minute and is way too long to include everything in this article. The picture collages spotlight a few of this year’s “treasures” but there are countless other things in multiple categories including furniture, water toys, kitchen appliances, gadgets and accessories, sporting equipment, tools, medical equipment and accessories, clothing galore for all ages and sizes, jewelry, books, puzzles, games, antiques, collectibles, everything you need for a baby, toddler and teen, home décor PLUS . . . there is even a MUSTANG for sale this year!!!
If you are an animal lover — this is a great way to give and also get something in return. Win! Win! for the animals and the humans!
Paws4Adoption will be at one of the participating locations. This multi-family yard sale donates their proceeds to charity to help animals. When you get your flyer at the entrance to the neighborhood (corner of Bay Harbour Rd and Lake Mist Drive) you will find the address.
At this address, shoppers will find “normal” yard sale bargains PLUS – a huge assortment of NEW items for your beloved pets – dog & cat food, toys, treats, clothes, collars, leashes, bones, animal cleaning supplies, dog & cat beds and much more. This is always a popular place to shop for all pet lovers!
Another participating location supports Feline Network Rescue.and ALL PROCEEDS from the yard sale are donated to this organization.
This Harbour resident accepts donations from those Harbour families who do not have enough “treasures” to host a personal yard sale but want to give to help our feline friends. Needless to say – there are literally THOUSANDS of fabulous bargains at this one location. As shoppers can see from the collage (above), this three-car garage is loaded with unique and wonderful treasures waiting to be discovered by bargain hunters – and the proceeds from every purchase goes to Feline Network Rescue!
In addition, THIS LOCATION has so many “treasures”, they will have an “encore sale” the next day – on Sunday, March 17th from 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm. My guess – the prices will be even better on the “encore day.”
AS THE DATE GROWS NEAR . . . there will be multiple posts on Yard Sale sites and apps with LONG LISTS of items for sale – something fabulous for every member of your family and every room in your home. Keep your eyes open for the ever growing list! If you like to use yard sale/garage sale apps – try these links. They will help you navigate the community to find exactly what you want!
Traditionally, shoppers come from a 50 to 60 mile radius around Mooresville – arriving from Hickory, Salisbury, Winston Salem, Greensboro, Charlotte and even as far away as towns in Virginia and South Carolina. The streets are lined with enthusiastic bargain hunters.
It’s common to hear comments like . . .
“We love this event – we make it a family affair.”
“Finding bargains is awesome – however, we enjoy going because we love walking their beautiful streets.”
“When my kid went to college, I found everything he needed to furnish his apartment.”
“My girlfriends and I do this as a group — we always find the best clothes!”
“I got everything I need for my baby!”
“Guys love it because they can always find tools at bargain prices.”
“There are always lots of lake toys at this yard sale.”
“This Yard Sale is well organized and fun!”
General consensus . . . “The people are so nice.”
The following link will direct you to the SOCIAL MEDIA EVENT. Click “Interested” or “Going” and it will send you a reminder as the day approaches. https://www.facebook.com/events/389509090388134/?ref=newsfeed
Take I77 Exit 35 WEST onto Brawley School Rd (in Mooresville, NC) Travel approximately 5 miles on Brawley School Rd. Right on Bay Harbour Rd (first turn after entering The Point)
If you wish to put an address in your GPS — use this one: 130 Bay Port Lane, Mooresville, NC 28117
MAPS/FLYERS with participating addresses and spotlighted items for sale will be at the corner of BAY HARBOUR RD AND LAKE MIST DRIVE. Participating homes will have a flower with streamers on their mailbox.
Believe it or not, there is actually a history regarding WHY Americans have garage/yard sales. Originally this tradition was called “rummage” sales. It began in the early 1800s when shipyards put unclaimed cargo on the docks and sold the items at discount prices. People came to the sales in hopes of finding things at bargain prices for their families and/or businesses.
With the passing of years, organizations and churches copied this concept by asking for donations of clothing, furniture and home décor so they could host “rummage sales” in order to make money.
After World War II, families left big city living in cramped apartments to go in search of the new phenomenon – suburban life. Communities popped up all over America. Couples who dreamed of raising a family somewhere between rural life on a farm and urban living in a metropolitan area fell in love with an entirely new concept – Suburbia. Affordable single family homes in charming neighborhoods — many with attached garages — lined the streets.
Keep in mind that running parallel with the migration to the suburbs and the subsequent “Baby Boom” (after all of the soldiers came home from World War II) is the aftermath of the “count your pennies” mentality during The Great Depression.
Many of this generation of adults had lived in poverty throughout their youth; however, The Depression Era was over and people had more “disposable income.” Ironically, they still had the mentality “don’t waste money” or throw away anything that is still usable and/or productive but the ever growing “Middle Class” Americans (who grew up in during The Depression) now had “extra money” to purchase all of the new products on the store shelves – thus – the economy exploded and the 1950s were considered “happy days” in America.
All of these factors inspired families and neighborhoods to adopt the “rummage sale” mentality and adjust it to their own personal needs. As neighborhoods grew and architecture of houses changed in the exploding communities all across America – garages were added to homes. Presto – the term “Garage Sale” was “born.” Originally, these sales were held in individual garages. This allowed the seller to set up the “treasures” they wanted to sell and open their garage door for business whenever they wanted to market their items.
. . . the tradition continued and has remained popular. To date, Americans host between 6.5 to 9 million yard sales/garage sales per year. However . . .why spend money on gas to travel all over the county to small yard sales when you can go to ONE NEIGHBORHOOD and find it ALL.
This photo collage is from last year’s event! Join the congestion and the fun
7:30 to Noon on Saturday, March 16th 7:30 to NOON Rain or Shine
The original “rummage sale” is constantly evolving. The Internet has expanded the tradition and given bargain hunters “Facebook Marketplace” and Craigslist; however, YARD SALES are still hugely popular – it IS a great way to socialize, interact, get some exercise and find bargains. Don’t let rain or chilly weather keep you away! YARD SALES are a fabulous way to spend a Saturday. Join the FUN on Saturday, March 16th at The Harbour – in Mooresville!
The Harbour has TWO Community YARD SALES every year. If you enjoy this spring’s experience — be sure to keep your eyes out for the one in the fall – tentatively scheduled for September 28th.
Article and Pictures by Tesa Jones
Tesa Jones is a graduate of Elon College, now Elon University, a mother of two, a grandmother of five, and she currently resides in Mooresville with her husband. She is a published author, an avid blogger, and a passionate photographer. Learn more about Tesa Jones at www.booksbytesajones.com/book and contact her via:
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