Announcing SAFE Garage Sale!!!

[huskiesnhorses]

When - June 28th (June 29th too if we have enough items!)

Where - at Mukilteo West Condominiums. Corner of 81st and the mukilteo speedway.

What time - 9:00 am

If you have items to donate - please pm me and let me know if we need to come pick the items up or if you can bring them to the sale.

Help raise money for SAFE and get yourself a bargain at the same time!

I have rented some self storage about 10 minutes from the sale site so we can store items now.

[huskiesnhorses]

Information regarding donations for the sale - remember - the items you donate are tax deductible and we do have receipts!

Items SAFE hopes will be donated for the yard sale:

FURNITURE/DECORATING
Lamps; Wall art, clocks, paintings; Photo frames; Antiques; Mirrors; Smaller furniture (no humongous couches or huge heavy stuff)
KITCHEN ITEMS
Dishware; Pots & pans; Kitchen utensils/flatware/silverware
Serving dishes, baking dishes, crock pots; Small kitchen appliances, coffee pots, toasters, blenders, crockpots, food processors, waffle irons, etc.; Kitchen wall decorations or wall art
GARDENING
Birdhouses or feeders, or Bird baths; Rakes, hoes, shovels, tools; Nice pots; Weedwackers, lawn mowers, hedge trimmers, etc.
Lawn furniture, lawn chairs, tables, benches; UNOPENED, NEW any garden items
HOUSEHOLD
Wall art, paintings, sculptures; Knickknacks; Comforters; Rugs
Vacuums (working only); Space heaters, fans, humidifiers
Nice vases; Flower arrangements; Silk plants
SPORTING GOODS/CAMPING
Bikes (NO inexpensive 10-speed bikes, no broken bicycles)
Tents (with all parts); Sleeping bags; Tennis, etc rackets
Camping stoves (in GOOD CLEAN CONDITION ONLY)
Camping lights (if working); Backpacks (if in good condition only)
Golf clubs (only if complete set)
OFFICE
Office Chairs; Desk lamps; Nicer desk accessories
ENTERTAINMENT
CD’s, DVD’s, CD racks, CD cases; Movie videos
Clock radios, radios (working only)
JEWELRY
All jewelry except broken jewelry
KID’S STUFF
Cribs & beds (must have all parts; no mattresses); Strollers; Playpens; Walkers
Toys & stuffed animals, dolls; Games & puzzles
Bikes/tricycles
BOOKS
Paperback and hardback; Books on tape
CRAFTS
Complete kits; Knitting needles, crochet hook; NEW balls of yarn
PET STUFF
Pet carriers; dog and cat bowls; new dog or cat beds only
Leashes & collars – NEWER ONLY
Toys; Any NEW products or items
TOOLS – ALL TOOLS MUST WORK
All tools – hammers, screw drivers, etc.; Saws, drills, all power tools
AUTOMOTIVE
NOTHING; NO tires, seat covers, etc.

[huskiesnhorses]

Items that we cannot take (these items do not sell and we are trying to keep our disposal costs down - let's not cost the horses their money!) thank you!!


What we DO NOT take at all:
Clothing, shoes, belts
Large items like wood burning stoves, etc.
Anything dirty, broken, non-working (i.e. stereos, faxes, etc, mirrors, pictures with broken glass – things that don't work)
NO holiday items, Christmas trees, tree stands, ornaments, etc.
Animal cages of any kind, including decorative bird cages (carriers are fine)
Custom fitted items such as cabinets, faucets, shower doors, exterior or interior doors, windows, fireplace screens that must fit into a wall, curtains, blinds, furniture that’s made to fit a custom corner
Sinks, toilets, disposals, plumbing or building materials, enormous things like an outdoor swing set
Used hair care or personal products
Boxes or bags of loose hardware
Linens

NO slipcover furniture that’s hiding stains (look underneath!)
NO Conquistador-style bad 70’s furniture; Any ORANGE furniture, lamps
NO furniture missing hardware or pieces or legs
NO hanging lamps (that need to plug into a ceiling fixture)
NO broken glass or frames, NO broken glass, NO broken furniture
NO Mattresses or mattress frames (unless connected to a great headboard)
NO waterbed sets; NO curtains, blinds, shutters, or other window treatments
NO toilets or sinks, tubs; NO broken mirrors; no mirrors that are supposed to come with a dresser WITHOUT the dresser

NO plastic cups, dishes, dish drainers, Tupperware, ice cube trays – NO PLASTIC ITEMS, UNLESS NEW.
NO MICROWAVES of any kind
NO single mugs or glasses – sets minimum of 4 pieces
NO dirty or sticky items, please. Old is fine.
NO non-working or dirty small appliances; NO large appliances (stoves, dishwashers, etc.)
NO kitchen towels or potholders (unless new)

NO old hoses, chemicals or fertilizers; NO plastic watering cans or plastic nursery pots
NO bags or boxes of hose connectors, tags, misc things; NO broken or dirty items
NO items missing parts or broken; NO broken or rusty tools (old is fine)
NO broken pots or with dirt or plants in them; NO non-working items – must work.
NO broken or missing parts

NO custom made to fit items such as shower doors, bathroom sink cabinets, etc.
NO broken or dirty items; NO curtains, blinds, shutters, or other window treatments
NO Toilets or sinks, tubs; NO sheets, blankets or pillowcases
NO inexpensive “stick” vacuums unless they’re like new or in good working order
(Space heaters, fans, humidifiers MUST be in good working order); NO vaporizers
NO vases that came from delivered flower arrangements

NO skis, ski racks, poles, boots, gloves, goggles, etc.
NO excersize equipment such as steppers, elipticals, treadmills or other large equipment.
NO Too-used-looking stuff, old rolled-up foam pads (to sleep on, etc); NO Exercise equipment; NO weightlifting equipment, weights; NO incomplete set of golf clubs

NO thermal paper faxes, non-working copiers or non-working anything!
NO clamp-on desk lamps that have missing parts; NO cheap plastic desk accessories
NO small desk accessories, notebook binders, garbage cans, paper

NO Old TVs or VCRs. (No old dial-tuning TVs) NO cabinet/console TV’s
NO remote-operated TVs, VCRs, etc. without a working remote (Please tape remote solidly to TV or stereo!); NO LP records, “homemade” audio cassettes or 8-track tapes
NO blank tapes or homemade tapes

NO kids’ clothing; NOTHING that looks really used or dirty; NO bags or boxes of misc small stuff; NO worn-out stuffed animals or toys

NO owner's manuals (unless they accompany an item being donated)
NO encyclopedias OR magazines

NO used pet bedding; NO bags of misc old used pet brushes, shampoos, medications, etc.; NO cages, even bird cages; NO dirty or chewed up bowls

[lizstabbertphoto]

I've got some frames and jewelry I need to get rid of. Most of the jewelry is new in package, just not my style I'll be able to bring the stuff to the sale. I'm going through all of my stuff right now so I'll let you know if theres more that would fit the list!

[akoehmstedt]

I have picture frames that I had no idea what I was going to do with... So here is my answer! We just threw out a ton of stuff when we installed our new floors wish I would have kept some stuff!

[schwung]

Please visit this thread to find out how you can help by donating items or volunteering with this effort:
schwung.proboards67.com/index.cgi?board=volunteer&action=display&thread=4234

[huskiesnhorses]

Hey all,
Allison and I combined the 2 storage lockers and oh my, there is alot of stuff we can sell and unfortunately just as much that needs to be taken away.
There is lots of clothes that need to be bagged and given to charity and lots of trash that needs to be taken away. (if many of us show up - if each of us takes some trash - we can work it into our own trash for pickup).

I could sure use some help today - I am planning on being there by 1:00 so anyone who wants to help - PLEASE come help - we have alot to go thru and to organize it so we can move it quickly. My husband can help move the larger pieces to Allison's on Wednesday (Allison if that's ok) but we have to be able to get to them - so I need help help help!

If you can come down today and help me (allison will also be there at 3) PLEASE do. We are short on time and the more help we have - the faster it will get done.


If you come - BRING GLOVES!!! And something to drink - altho there is a coke machine in the office.


Here is the location:

Self Storage Depot
2727 Maple St
Everett, WA

The locker is outside in the back of the building - L103.
It's on Maple St between Everett and California. Near the trestle.

[Kea's Crest]

Sorry it is difficult for me to actually help "physically" with the event. We had planned on donating an extra saddle we had to the garage sale but it sold on consignment yesterday. The proceeds are being donated to SAFE and now no one has to heft around the western show saddle. Does that count as the first sold item for the garage sale? ;D

[huskiesnhorses]

Nope, there have already been a few pre-purchases - but money is money is money is money is money!

And I would like to add that more money was paid for these items than we would have gotten at the sale.

[Kea's Crest]

Pre- purchases! That's how the savvy "garage saler" gets the good stuff.

[schwung]

I popped in at the garage sale this morning to bring a few items over, help with set up, and buy a few things as well. First of all, THANK YOU to all the volunteers who made this happen! I was amazed at how much great stuff there was and how much work has been put into this. SAFE is tremendously appreciative of your efforts!

If you get a chance, head down there! LOTS of great stuff and great bargains! (I spent $63 myself...).

[shekaberry]

Wow. The sale was an absolute success. Final dollar count came in over $1,000. I am exhausted. Going to sleep now.

Valerie, Met, Leah and Jet - YOU ROCK!

[schwung]

Wow, awesome!!! So, is there going to be another day or did you sell enough to close up shop?

[huskiesnhorses]

Jun 28, 2008 23:01:44 GMT -5 schwung said:

Wow, awesome!!! So, is there going to be another day or did you sell enough to close up shop?

Except for a few items to be sold elsewhere - the bulk of what was left over was free for the taking. Allison posted a craigslist ad announcing the free items and hopefully the "we like it free" fairies will carry it far far away.

[huskiesnhorses]

Jun 28, 2008 22:36:38 GMT -5 shekaberry said:

Wow. The sale was an absolute success. Final dollar count came in over $1,000. I am exhausted. Going to sleep now.

Valerie, Met, Leah and Jet - YOU ROCK!

I would also like to add my most sincerest thanks to Allison, Met, Jet, Les and Leah... and thank you again for the framed picture of Mr. Redmond dreaming the dreams of a SAFE horsie.

SAFE will get more than $1,000. I have to total up my costs and decide what I want reimbursed and what I will write off - but offhand - I think the total to SAFE will be closer to $1500.00 when it's all said and done.

I will know the final amount in a few days.