ELKS Lodge Greenhaven Parking Lot Sale October 2013
The ELKS Lodge in Greenhaven hosted a parking lot sale in October 2013, drawing local sellers and bargain hunters to the Sacramento neighborhood for a day of community-scale buying and selling.
Parking lot sales like this one sit somewhere between a neighborhood garage sale and a proper flea market. The ELKS Lodge provided the space and organization, while individual sellers brought their own tables, blankets, and inventory. The result was a casual outdoor market with 20-30 sellers and a steady flow of neighborhood foot traffic.
What makes community parking lot sales worth your time:
- Prices are lower. Sellers at community sales price like garage sellers, not antique dealers. Most items go for $1-20. You are shopping from people clearing closets and garages, not running a business.
- Less competition. The hardcore flea market crowd does not always track these smaller events. You might be one of a handful of serious shoppers at a community sale, which gives you time to look through boxes without someone grabbing over your shoulder.
- Neighborhood character. The inventory reflects the area. Greenhaven homes built in the 1960s and 70s produce mid-century housewares, older kitchen gadgets, and vintage tools that would cost three times as much at a dealer booth.
The downside is unpredictability. You might walk away empty-handed, or you might find a $200 piece for $5. Community organizations like the ELKS Lodge, VFW posts, and church groups host these sales a few times a year as fundraisers, and they rarely advertise beyond a sign on the lawn and a Craigslist post.
Keep an eye on community bulletin boards and local Facebook groups for announcements. These small sales reward the patient shopper who checks in regularly.
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