Deadline Monday for Citywide Garage Sale Sign-Up

You don't have to register if you want to participate in El Cerrito's next citywide garage sale on Oct. 13.

But if you want to be on the city's official list, which is published on the city's website and distributed in paper copies at the Community Center and at the Recycling Center, then you need to sign up by the 4 p.m. deadline Monday, Sept. 24, and pay the $15 registration fee.

"Registration fees cover the costs of advertising and promotion which includes posting your sale in the garage sale brochure, classified ads in local newspapers and online," according to the city.

Many bargain-hunters at the popular event use the list as a guide. It will be available starting Oct. 5, according to city officials.

You can download the registration form here.

The city's registration form offers suggestions on how to attract customers: "Make your event fun and enjoyable by providing refreshments, treats, prizes or other enticements!"

It also invites feedback on ways to improve advertising of the event: "Send us your suggestions regarding how to make our advertising strategy more effective—feedback from past garage sale hosts is especially valuable."

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