Spring 2011 Sale
The Stavanger Kids Sale is all about families selling and buying gently used children’s and maternity items. Sellers can earn money on items their families have outgrown, and shoppers can find fantastic deals on quality products for their kids (and moms-to-be, too).
Dates: 26-27 March 2011
Days: Saturday & Sunday
Time: 10.00 – 16.00*
* Many items will be 50% off on Sunday between 14.00-16.00
Venue: Madla bydelshus
Åsta Kongsmorsgate 20, Hafrsfjord. Map here.
Cash and bank cards accepted (no credit cards).
Café serving baked goods and coffee/juice.
For security and space concerns, no strollers/buggies are allowed inside the sale.
More information here.
We caught up with Karin, the sale’s organiser, to see how things went during the last sale:
How was the turnout for the last sale?
Fantastic! We had so many shoppers on Saturday morning that we had to make some people wait to get in. At the upcoming sale, we will use both the big hall and the youth club in the back of the building. So we’ll have more room for goods and shoppers!
What percent of items that were on sale actually were sold?
It is difficult to give a percentage. I can tell you that most of the toys, equipment and books sold. We have mostly clothes remaining at the end—and this is because of the huge quantity we start with!
How many volunteers helped at the last sale?
We had about 55 volunteers. They were amazing! The sale would be impossible without their help. Many of the volunteers have helped out at every sale!
Will this sale be even bigger?
It seems to grow with each sale. I am excited about having more space for the next sale. It should make the experience better for everyone.
How many Stavanger Kids sales have there been?
This will be number 5. The first sale was held in January 2009.
What has changed over the years?
I try to learn from each sale and make improvements where I can. I have added more clothes stands and hangers, and big tubs for organizing the items. I have also added more helpers on Saturday morning when we are at our busiest. Having more cashiers on Saturday morning speeds people along. At the last sale I started using a bank card terminal to make purchasing more convenient for shoppers.
Tip
If you’re afraid of the crowds, come on Sunday morning! It is usually quiet and is a great time to look through all the great buys.
See our first interview with Karin here.
Thank you Karin, for your time! All the best with the Spring Sale!!
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About Cynthia Myrnes
Cynthia is a Singaporean who has been living in Stavanger since Feb 2008 with her Norwegian husband. She works as a physiotherapist here and also owns her own petsitting service, Stavanger Petsitter, for the residents of Stavanger. In addition, she manages the Stavanger International Moms group. She loves hanging out with friends, spending time with animals, travelling and watersports such as scuba diving and wake boarding. Most of all, she is enjoying the experience of being a first time mom!
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