New ways to get rid of old things. The old ways still work. Garage sales still draw the crowds because people still like to see and touch things.
If you decide to have a garage sale you can use the Internet to advertise. You can also use the same venue to pre-sell items which you intend to put out for the garage sale or to skip the physical garage sale and sell items directly from the Internet.
Of course the usual social networks would be where you would want to go. But consider building your own website and direct people to it using the social networks. On this site you can do more elaborate things, like offering or soliciting trades and swaps.
Or you can search out reputable websites, which allow you to
The Billion Dollar Business in Stuff we no longer want
08 Jan 2013 Globe and Mail Edmonton Mayor Stephen Mandel is in China this week, leading a delegation of municipal officials aiming to kick-start a new agency, one they hope will one day be a windfall for city coffers. The nascent arm’s-length corporation, Waste RE-Solutions Edmonton, is looking to sell the city’s expertise in handling garbage, recycling and e-waste.
The city’s Beijing initiative, once finalised, will process waste from an industrial park called the Economic Technological Development Area, or “E-Town.” A city delegation will also visit Manila to woo clients through the Asian Development Bank.
The City of Edmonton frequently tours foreign delegations
See how Edmonton is Making Millions in Green Technology and how you can make your friends green with envy. following Edmonton’s lead.
Let us start from the beginning.
The Next time you are at the checkout counter at any of your favourite shopping places STOP and look. Really look around the store as if you are seeing it for the first time.
You will see stuff and lots of it. It can be an overwhelming experience, just ask any new immigrant from a less abundant country.
Stores do a good job of stuffing their premises full of stuff, for the sole purpose of tempting us to buy more stuff. More than we want or need. They are very successful at tempting us and I speak from experience. 9 times out 10 I walk out with
From Downtown - at a new ground-level Churchill Station, - across the North Saskatchewan River on a new bridge east of Louise McKinney Park, - climb the hill adjacent to Connors Road - then east along 95 Avenue - and southbound at 85 Street. - crossing the traffic circle and shifting to 83 Street, - south and east towards Wagner Road. - south along 75/66 Street - Mill Woods Town Centre.
THE ROUTE PROPOSED LRT STATIONS
CHURCHILL Churchill 101 St Jasper Ave., City of Edmonton proposed Theme http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/Churchill_Stop.pdf
THE QUARTERS 102 Ave. off of 96 St City of Edmonton proposed Theme http://www.edmonton.ca/transportation/Quarters_Stop.pdf
If you would like me to blog about the Development plans for the Quarters let me know
