Buy-Way sales offer great deals, economic boost

  • By Angela Workman
  • August 14, 2012
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Summary: The Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale took place from Aug. 9-11. There were approximately 1,000 sales across the highway, despite the cool weather and rain. The yard sales featured a variety of items, excellent deals and plenty of historical stories about Lincoln Highway. Those traveling on Lincoln Highway from Aug. 9-11 got a little more than scenery and roadway. In fact, they got a lot more—books, clothes, antiques, furniture, home décor, kitchen appliances, toys and loads of other goodies. These items lined the highway for the eighth annual Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale. The sale stretched into Wooster, offering an economic boost and of course, some really great deals. “We were really happy with Wayne County. There was a great turnout. We counted over 200 sales,” said Jacki Chamberlain, marketing specialist for the Wayne County Convention and Visitors Bureau. “It's a big economic boost for the county. It was a great weekend for Wayne County.” According to Mike Hocker, executive director for the Ohio Lincoln Highway Historic Byway, there were approximately 1,000 total sales across the highway. The weather was unfavorable for the sales, with rain and chilly temperatures. Hocker said there was probably a 10 percent reduction in the number of yard sales, but many of those who did set up reported their best sales to date—which may reflect the growing popularity of the event. “I certainly know that Wooster is a leader in communities along the highway as far as coming out and participating and doing things well,” Hocker added. Further, Chamberlain discussed the welcoming tone Wooster residents set for those who travel into town. She frequently hears compliments about how nice the community members are. “It's really nice that people of Wayne County understand tourism,” Chamberlain said. Hocker said the appeal for the Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale is the opportunity to negotiate with sellers to get a good deal. He said most are fair and understanding with their prices. Hocker also noted that there are always stories about the history of the highway, which is an added bonus. Additionally, a bus brought a group of Red Hat Society members, which was welcomed business after the rain had slowed down the pace for sellers. In the midst of all of the buying and selling were meaningful causes. Debbie Shoup is the vice president of the nonprofit organization, Happy Hooves Haven. The president is a veterinarian who takes in livestock and has rescued pot belly pigs for years. Shoup was able to contribute $500 from her yard sale profits for feed and vet care. Shoup was selling a variety of items, like toys, clothes, books and plates. “This is just a way to make a little extra money,” Shoup said. “We’ll go home with a lot less than we came with.” Ronald, Beth, Alicia and Krista Winebrenner and Charles Deville also had special causes at the heart of their yard sale. They were helping support the financial burden of funeral services for a family member and also raising money for an upcoming wedding. Beth Winebrenner explained that the weather did put a damper on this year’s turnout. They had an interesting collection of items, however, such as a rocking horse from 1948 and a doll crib. She said many of her goods have been accumulated from thrift stores and auctions. Moreover, Chamberlain said that they are already planning next year’s Lincoln Highway Buy-Way Yard Sale. It is scheduled for Aug. 8-10, so those who are enticed by the thrill of a good deal can mark it down on the calendar. For more information, visit http://www.historicbyway.com/.


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