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by HeyElliot from St. Louis

Last Post 14 hours Ago


We've got some of the best web producers in St. Louis working on the myFOXstl site. They're always coming up with cool, new ideas. I really like this one: It's a FREE listing of garage sales across the STL! That's right--You can list your sale, and browse an indexed list and a map to plan your weekend morning scavenger hunt.

The big question: "How is this different than submitting to the newspaper?" Well, where do I begin?

· It's FREE

· People can SEE where your sale is, rather than sifting through classifieds listed by zip code or some unfamiliar address.

· People can plan out their "garage sale hopping" because they see where your sale is on the map.

· Directions to your sale are just one click away

· You are not limited to 3 lines of text. You can add up to 20 items from your sale in addition to your address and hours!

· You can list your sale 10 days in advance

Other FAQs:
Q: How long will it take to get my yard sale posted?
A: The web team will update the page at least once a day, possibly twice. The sooner you submit, the sooner it'll be posted. So plan ahead.

Q: How long will my posting remain on the site?
A: We'll strive to remove your posting from the site as soon as your sale is over.

Q: Will my phone number or e-mail one the submit form be shared with anyone?
A: Absolutely not. It is only used to confirm your sale.

Click here to fill out the garage sale form!

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mr_wildflower read my blog view my photos
May 29, 2008 | 6:11 PM

Are you g oing to mix them all together or break them down by areas or county...... It would save time for the surfers if they could just click on their area......

imapayne read my blog view my photos
May 29, 2008 | 6:25 PM

This is a great idea. I'm planning one sometime in June.

HeyElliot read my blog view my photos
May 29, 2008 | 9:54 PM

It'll look a lot like our popular Gas Tracker page with a Google map showing the locations, but you'll also be able to find the sales closest to you. Trust me, it'll be user-friendly whether you're shopping across town or across the river.

dannbetty read my blog view my photos
May 30, 2008 | 2:32 PM

I don't even have a garage, you can call home and ask my wife.

je_tiame2
Jun 1, 2008 | 10:34 PM

This is a GREAT feature! I added my June 7th Garage Sale in Maryland Heights!

mr_wildflower read my blog view my photos
Jun 3, 2008 | 9:50 AM

Well I showed it to my wife Elliot and she just loved it.....

Thanks a lot buddy..... When she picks my pockets clean Saturday are you going to buy a poor boy lunch......lol

Cuteypops read my blog view my photos
Jun 3, 2008 | 11:06 AM

So where do you go to see these yard sales?

mr_wildflower read my blog view my photos
Jun 3, 2008 | 11:20 AM

www.garagesalestl.com

theirmom99 read my blog view my photos
Jun 3, 2008 | 12:07 PM

Great idea!!!

:)

Sara-LU read my blog view my photos
Jun 4, 2008 | 11:14 AM

Hello everyone, Just wanted to say that I am working on the site and adding the sales. There are a ton and personally I would love to attend them. We should all jump in a huge van and go garage hopping!! One mans junk is another mans treasure!! The site is easy to navigate through!

MrOpinionated read my blog
Jun 4, 2008 | 2:06 PM

If you like yard/garage sales, check out Holiday Shores....10 Miles north of Edwardsville, IL. This Saturday, 6/7/08 will be the annual community yard sale and you'll find hundreds of residents having yard sales at the same time. Hours are 8am to 2pm.

MissDaisy read my blog view my photos
Jun 4, 2008 | 6:26 PM

Hey Elliot.. I have a request.. can you add a search bar? It would make looking for a particular item easier. For instance.. SEARCH BUTTON
lawn mower

jana read my blog view my photos
Jun 11, 2008 | 7:13 PM

Great Site!

I plan on having a BIG one soon! Think maybe I need some help going through it all first! LOL

Thanks for the info!!

Peace, Jana<3

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HeyElliot

Hey--It's Hey Elliot, FOX 2's Consumer Reporter, also known as Elliot Weiler. Great to be online on MyFOXSTL. A blogging we will go, hopefully together! You'll hear from me, of course, but I really want to hear from you!

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