Oct. 17,18,19, 2008
The US 80 Hi-way Sales will bring about various questions from people.
Hopefully these answers will help to give them a better understanding of the
event.
Q. How do I become a VENDOR? A. Anyone can be a vendor by simply having a
yard sale in their yard, at their business or setting up in designated
vendor places. Many communities have have different places where vendors
from within and outside of that town or city can set up a booth. The main
thing is to be sure you have permission from the landowner to set up a
booth. Usually the more the merrier therefore clusters of vendors may be
found along the route.
Q. What can I SELL?
A. Almost anything. Junk, furniture, books, arts &
crafts, paintings, toys, old farm equipment, tools, records, dishes and
glassware, photo equipment, bicycles, motorcycles, boats, cars, trailers are
all desirable items. Some things to consider, however, are business licenses
and health department permits. Each town has different rules and regulations
so persons should be sure to check with the local City Hall and Health
Department where they set up their booth for any licenses or permits they
may need to purchase.
Q. WHERE will the YARD SALES be?A. Yard sales will be found along the route
at homes located on the designated route, in business parking lots, along
side streets adjacent to the route, in wide open fields and pastures
(remember, these roads pass through beautiful rural areas with farms and
ranches and some of the most beautiful scenery you will find anywhere), and
basically anywhere people can find to set up. Some areas will have large
numbers of vendors in one group, others may be scattered and in some
instances you may travel for several miles or more without seeing a yard
sale because of the distances between homes on the country roads.
Q. Q. Where does it BEGIN and where do I PARK? A. The current length of the
sale takes you from Bossier City LA to Grand Prairie. Visitors may decide to
start at the western end and travel east or right the opposite. Or they may
decide to jump on board anywhere in between. Parking may be limited in some
areas to virtually impossible in other places to ample. It depends on the
area. VERY IMPORTANT - be cautious of the driver in front of you and
pedestrians on the roadway - be patient and a parking space will present
itself.
Q. What TIME do the SALES BEGIN? A. Each vendor is on their own and can
choose when he wants to begin but typically vendors would be active by 8:00
a.m. and operate until late in the evening.
Q. WHO ORGANIZES these events? A. This event was created by East Texas
Tourism Association in Longview at the request of its members. It relies on
community support from each town and/or county tourism and chamber office to
promote the events in their area. The success of the sales depend on
coordination from each community. ETTA is encouraging the formation of US 80
Chapters in each city and county.
Q. What does it COST to participate? A. There is no fee to participate;
however, some vendor spaces may charge a nominal rental fee to allow you to
set up a booth.
Q. Is there an ADMISSION FEE? A. NO. You should never have to pay admission.
The events were not set up for that purpose.
Q. How long will it take me to get from point A to point B? A. That depends
on how disciplined you are and how much ground you want to travel in one
day. If you have to stop at every yard sale then it may take you awhile. It
is easy enough to "cruise" the yard sales and travel a modest distance but
it also easy to get caught up in the event and spend three to four hours in
one area. Pre-Plan. Decide in advance how much time you want to spend in
each area and try to stick with your plan. But most of all - have a good
time and enjoy the sights and sounds.
