Since SOOOOO MANY people seem to be moving away from Costa Rica and/or needing some $$ or looking to lighten their loads, I've created this page where you can find or list the latest
GARAGE SALES•VENTA de GARAJE • FLEA MARKETS•MERCADO de las PULGAS • MOVING SALES•VENTA de TRASLADO • ESTATE SALES•VENTA de BIENES INMUEBLES • THINGS FOR SALE • VENTA de la CASA por la VENTA • REMATE • NOS VAMOS - APROVECHEN la OFERTA! • GRAN VENTA de GARAJE por MOTIVO de VIAJE & Where to find USED THINGS in Costa Rica
("THRIFT SHOP"
by Macklemore & Ryan Lewis
a FUN song about buying used treasures [note there is lots of profanity in the song - but it's FUN])
For other ideas on where to find things or list your things for sale
and
HOW TO GET YOUR SALE LISTED HERE
scroll down past the sales
(if you see any others - email me the details to:
LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com)
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UPCOMING GARAGE SALES • MOVING SALESAND THINGS FOR SALE:
ON-GOING - DAILY from 11am-5pm
ESCAZU (Trejos Montelegre)
Eclectic ART TREASURES • Pieces from around the world
ART SALE
saronggoddess.com/Other/ArtTreasures4Sale
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SATURDAY - MAY 9
My good friend Katrina's family is moving to Germany and
SATURDAY and SUNDAY - May 9 and 10 from 8:30am till ???
is Phase 1 of their MOVING SALE!!
(and every Saturday until June 20
or call for an appointment for other times)
Every day more things are being added!!!
WHERE:
GRANADILLA
(East of San Jose - 2 cities East of San Pedro)
A tiny sample of some things they'll have:
Dream Collection Memory Foam Pillow • Sleep Innovations Memory Foam Pillow • Tennis Rackets (basic/worn - hence a cheap price) and BRAND NEW Tennis Balls (6 cans) • DESKS (4 + 1 available June 20) • OFFICE CHAIR • Multi-Media ART SET box • Old SOLID 4 drawer FILING CABINET (not pretty but nothing a little sandpaper and paint can’t fix and you customize it YOUR way!)
3 different ANTIQUE SOLID WOOD ARMOIRES including one with a dresser and mirror attached to it • Full sized VERY Cushiony Quality Beige FUTON Couch in GOOD Condition from la Artistica • Black DINING TABLE and 6 high back cushioned CHAIRS • 2 CLOTHES RACKS • WEIGHT BENCH and WEIGHTS - total of 200 pounds of weights, bench, 2 bars • Taller•wider (in between a twin•individual and a double•matrimonial) FUTON CHAIR • Sally Hanson Ouch Relief HOT WAX KIT • Hair STRAIGHTNER IRON • IRON • Behind Toilet Shelf • Lots of PUZZLES and GAMES • Boys Clothes and Shoes (various sizes)
Collectable 35 piece DISHES SET - Waverly Garden Room Sweet Purple Violets on white - 8 cups, 8 salad plates, 8 dinner plates, 8 bowls, 2 serving bowls, and 1 serving dish (a few pieces only used 4 times)
KITCHEN
Cuisinart Prep 11 Plus 11 Cups Food Processor (only used to make cupcake frosting) • Hamilton Beach 67801 Health Smart Juice Extractor Black • Silicone Baking Pans including a Bundt pan (make Christmas cakes and U.S. Flag pan) and regular tin BIG Gingerbread man • Rice Cooker • LOTS of misc. kitchen things!!
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
Learn how to play the PIANO with FUN EASY Piano Wizard Academy software and a 49 key Electronic PIANO KEYBOARD that hooks into your PC or Mac computer via USB (so you can practice at any hour!!)!!!
VIOLIN - Iolite children's violin (considered one of the best for beginners!) with soft case
APPLIANCES and FURNITURE:
(NOTE these not be available to pick up till ON Saturday - June 20. If you’re interested, the deposit is 50% with the balance paid upon pickup) - Stove, Washing Machine, Dryer, Fridge, Metal Bunk Bed (twin•individual on top and Double•Matrimonial bottom), Bed sets with wood headboards - 1 Double•Matrimonial bottom, 1 Queen with 2 carved Teak wood Nightstands.
See pictures of some of their items at:
SarongGoddess.com/Garage-Sale/MovingSaleGranadilla
costarica.craigslist.org/gms/5016633731.html
tinyurl.com/MovingSaleWholeHouseGranadilla
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2015/05/MovingSaleWholeHouseGranadilla.html
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SATURDAY • SUNDAY - 10am-??
(and by appointment thereafter)
ESTATE SALE • MOVING SALE in
CARIARI (inside Los Arcos)
Rob's leaving Costa Rica suddenly (MAY 14) and he has LOTS of more upscale items and most are just 1-2 years new!!
A TINY SAMPLE of some of the things he has:
Everything from Smart TVs to kitchen appliances, office equipment to garden furniture, gorgeous wooden furniture pieces to water pumps and heaters! Hundreds of items priced to sell. Come check it all out! Gotta move everything as quickly as possible. No FAIR offer turned down! Here is a great opportunity to buy some great items for a lot less than in any store!
Perfect for someone that's JUST arrived!!!
He NEEDS to sell things FAST - so get over and make him offers!!
Rob's having his big WHOLE HOUSE
CONTACT:
4-702-0158-h • 8-519-1285-c
See a bigger list & picture at:costarica.en.craigslist.org/gms/5013801388.html
(tell him Vicki Connected you!!)
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TODAY - SATURDAY - MAY 9 - 8am-12pm
It's that time of the year when some U.S. Embassy Contract Employees Family's leave their post so they have a
BIG 17 FAMILY GARAGE SALE
WHERE:
in Pavas - across the street and just West of the U.S. Embassy
NOTE:
Parking will be hard for this event.
(anyone driving from Escazu I could catch a ride with [and contribute towards gas/parking]?? Call me - 8-378-6679)
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I noticed someone else is having a sale in Pavas - from
9:30am-2pm
with some REALLY CHEAP things (starting at 300 colones) clothing, electrical items, ornaments, jewelry, shoes, bicycles, bags, shoes, handbags,
WHERE:
North side of the square Pavas Sports Centre Church Ephesians
costarica.en.craigslist.org/gms/5016703453.html
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SATURDAY - MAY 9
INSIDE MOVING SALE
WHOLE HOUSE - Everything MUST GO!!LOTS of TOYS, baby clothes 3-6 months, furniture, Bedrooms, tables, women's (small) and boys clothes (small to medium), men's, shoes.
Good prices!
costarica.en.craigslist.org/gms/5013076511.html
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SATURDAY - MAY 16 - 10am-3pm
ESCAZU (Trejos Montelegre)
Monthly COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE • Flea Market • Moving Sale • Promote your Small Business • Clothing•Shoes•Jewelry•Make-Up Sale•Swap • Baked Goodies and LOTS MORE!!!
This one will be a General Garage Sale - PLUS - also a
BOOK SALE & CLOTHING SALE & SWAP!!
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2015/02/CommunityGarageSaleEscazu.html
A TEENSY sample of things for sale: LOTS of KIDS things • Kids Clothes • Toys • Green Big Wheel ride-on plastic tricycle (good shape) • Girls Barbie bike with helmet • Blow up girls Disney princess bed • Portable Clothes Rack (one open, one in box) • Silver coins • shoes • purses • jewelry • Women's clothes sizes 8-3X • GOLF - old leather bag with golf clubs Northwestern set and Wilson putter • 20+ Set of 2 practice golf balls and 12 tees
THE BEST LONGEST LASTING Dog Chew Toy I've Found • LOTS of unique • eclectic art & decorative treasures from around the world!
Antique Coleman 237A Kerosene LANTERN with Metal Case • Hamilton Beach 42 Cup Coffee Urn • Brass chunchas • CD•Cassette Boombox • Saxophone • Children's VIOLIN • 5 piece BEAUTIFUL Copper TURKISH COFFEE SET & LOTS MORE!!!
(I do not have prices, description of these things as it's a multi-family sale so please just show up!!)
SPACE STILL AVAILABLE IF YOU WANT TO JOIN US TO SELL SOMETHING!
Or mark your calendar for the next sales:
June 20
(General Garage Sale but also an
ART SALE)
July 18
(General Garage Sale -
PLUS (not sure just yet)
August 8
(General Garage Sale but also focused on
DIA DE MADRED • MOTHER'S DAY GIFTS!)
WHERE•DONDE:
ESCAZU (Trejos Montelegre)
DETAILS & DIRECTIONS at:
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2015/02/CommunityGarageSaleEscazu.html
(tell them you found them on Vicki's Blog)
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OTHER THINGS FOR SALE
ON-GOING
NARANJA:
Dolores just did a story on her great blog about
Zumo Muebles in Naranjo
which does a "permanent garage sale" and is mainly FURNITURE!!
CostaRicaBargains.blogspot.com/2014/07/PermanentGarageSale.html
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Coco Consignment ON-GOING Weekly Feria•Garage Sale
facebook.com/CocoSundayMarket
WHEN:
Every SUNDAY - 10am-2pm
Vendors inside•outside • Garage Sale
Space - $___!!!
WHERE:
facebook.com/CocoConsignmentStore
(they're also an AWESOME Consignment shop!!)
CONTACT:
8-421-1061-English • 8-594-2199-Español
(tell Pamela Honey Vicki Connected you!!)
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TAMARINDO
COMMUNITY GARAGE SALE
3rd Saturday of every month - 8am-1pm
at the Farmer's Market•Feria
8-303-0304
WHERE:
on the Beach Next to Pescador at the Alfaro Bus Terminal
VENDORS:
Set up a table early and stop by the registration tent. Vendors MUST get to the Feria site by 7am to be ready to sell by 8am (gates close at 8am)
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TAMARINDO:
The YARD SALE STORE
Rummage • Thrift • Re-Sale Shop • Used Stuff
HOURS: Monday-Friday - 12pm/noon-5pm
WHERE:
2nd Floor of Plaza Conchal
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TAMARINDO
COMING SOON
2nd hand and Consignment Store.
LOCATION:
beneath the Gym on the corner.
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CARIARI
Used KITCHEN • RESTAURANT EQUIPMENT • CATERING EQUIPMENT FOR SALE SALE
SOME ITEMS GREATLY REDUCED - OPEN VIEWING BY APPOINTMENT - TOO MANY ITEMS TO LIST
Dinnerware, silverware, plates, saucers, coffee mugs, wine glasses, water glasses, beer glasses, plate chargers (cocobolo), hard wood platters, cooking utensils, 6 burner NEW commercial stove, baking/cooling racks (one with cover), full size sheet pans, 21 qt commercial mixer, espresso machine, ramekins, sauté pans, insulated cambro (Rubbermaid), flour bins AND LOTS MORE ...
They claim - "If you need it - we have it"
CONTACT for appointment•directions:
oceano_azure@yahoo.com
(tell Alexandrei that Vicki's blog Connected you)
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WHERE ELSE TO FIND THINGS FOR SALE IN COSTA RICA:
Here's where I'd look first:
ESTATE AND GARAGE SALES • VENTA DE GARAGE
ENGLISH:
CostaRica.en.craigslist.org
Encuentra24.com/costa-rica-en/classifieds
Mercadolibre.co.cr
Look around on Facebook to see if there are any sales in your area (I'm working on a list of them around Costa Rica)
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ESPANOL:
CostaRica.es.craigslist.org
Encuentra24.com/costa-rica-es/clasificados
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Other places to find USED THINGS
Check out my other LISTS at:
GARAGE SALES•VENTA de GARAJE • MOVING SALES•VENTA de TRASLADO • ESTATE SALES•VENTA de BIENES INMUEBLES • THINGS FOR SALE • VENTA de la CASA por la VENTA • REMATE • NOS VAMOS - APROVECHEN la OFERTA! • GRAN VENTA de GARAJE por MOTIVO de VIAJE
In general - Where to find USED THINGS in Costa Rica
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/07/StuffForSaleCR.html
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FLEA MARKETS • MERCADO de las PULGUS
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/07/FleaMarketsCR.html
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LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/04/AntiquesAntiguedadesCR.html
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LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2008/11/pawn-shops-in-costa-rica.html
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LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2015/01/ConsignmentShopsCR.html
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LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2013/01/thrift-shops-ropa-americana-stores-cr.html
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LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2012/03/appliances-where-to-buy-in-costa-rica.html
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HOW TO GET YOUR SALE LISTED HERE: LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/02/ListYourGarageSale.html
FREE LISTING:
List your Sale for FREE with an Ultra Basic Listing that ONLY has:
• What it is (Moving Sale, Garage Sale, Fundraiser Sale)
• Day(S) of the week, Date and Hours:
• City:
• Phone #:
ADD MORE DETAILS:
Make a DONATION to the blog via PayPal (ANY size donation though whomever donates the most gets up higher on the list. Paypal it to attention LivingLifeInCostaRica@gmail.com) and receive:
• Above PLUS ADD 1 summary•sample PARAGRAPH of what you have.
• ADD a photo (format - jpg, gif, tif. NO word or pdf's!! If you donate more $$ = you receive additional Photos)
• Directions
DONATE EVEN MORE:
Make a DONATION of $25 or more to the blog via PayPal (ANY size donation though whomever donates the most gets up higher - top LEFT column of the blog) and receive:
• All of above - PLUS I'll "Share" it on my Facebook Page which has over 1,500 people IN Costa Rica as well as on a few Groups•Pages•Message Boards.
(what do YOU feel it's worth to you knowing if you google search
- garage sales costa rica -
a link to this blog comes up on the first page!!
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HAVING A HARD TIME FINDING SOMETHING TO BUY??
Email me what you're looking for and I'll post it on the blog for you.
If you find something because of my post
(or you just appreciate me taking the time TO post it for you), you agree to make an agreed upon DONATION to the blog - of ANY size.
I MAY be available to share•post it in other places for you for an agreed upon pre-paid donation (no guarantees of results but I WILL get it out there for you!!)
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DO YOU HAVE SOMETHING TO SELL
but you don't want people in your home or you don't live in a good area to have it?
OR - have things you make? Want a venue to
PROMOTE YOUR BUSINESS??
Come sell it at Cocina EclecTica's Monthly
Community Garage Sales•Flea Market
WHERE:
Cocina EclecTica (aka JoannasEatz)
ESCAZU (Trejos Montelegre)
If you're interested in having a table•space there or just want to know when the next one is - details are at:
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/10/CommunityGarageSaleSpace.html
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Do you know anyone seeking things to buy? New in town? Have stuff to get rid of??
Please "SHARE" this link with them and keep checking back as I'm going to be updating it regularly!!
bit.ly/Things4SaleCR
LivingLifeInCostaRica.blogspot.com/2014/07/StuffForSaleCR.html
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Please tell everyone you've found here that Vicki (the Sarong Goddess) with Living Life in Costa Rica blog Connected you & let us know was YOUR experience (IMPORTANT & VERY helpful to ALL!!)!!
Since this is what I'm focused on now - providing you with more information - DONATIONS are GREATLY APPRECIATED & NEEDED to keep this going!!
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