Frequently asked questions

The organiser of each walk sets the fee, usually between $10 and $25 per household. You'll see the exact amount on the walk's page before you check out.

Three days before the event. Anyone who registers after that won't appear on the printed map, but will still show up on the live mobile map.

That's completely fine. A single folding table with a dozen items is a real yard sale. Shoppers love the unexpected finds at smaller setups.

Registration fees are non-refundable because the organiser commits to printed maps and flyers as soon as you sign up. If something serious comes up, contact your organiser and they'll do their best.

Each walk's organiser chooses a sign-up fee and a charity to support. The split works the same on every walk: the chosen percentage of the fee goes to the charity first, payment processing (Stripe) takes a small cut, a platform fee comes off the remainder, and the organiser keeps what's left.

The organiser's share covers their event costs — printing flyers and posters, signage, and the time spent organising.

Example: a $15 fee with 50% to charity breaks down to $7.50 to the charity, $0.74 to payment processing, $1.35 platform fee, and $5.41 to the organiser.

Yard Sale Walk is a small platform that runs the website, sign-up flow, payment processing, the printed map, and the seller directory. The platform fee covers hosting, development, and ongoing operations.

The platform takes a smaller cut when an organiser chooses a more generous charity split — the more goes to charity, the less the platform earns per sign-up.

We see this as co-investing in the charitable outcome alongside the organiser.

Sell used personal items: clothes, books, toys, kitchenware, furniture, tools, electronics, sports gear, art. Off-limits: food, new or commercial goods, counterfeit items, live animals, weapons, adult material.

No. Most shoppers bring cash. Some sellers also accept Interac e-Transfer for larger items. Keep a small float of small bills.

Drop your prices as the day winds down so good things find homes. Anything left can go to the Salvation Army or your local food bank; many will even pick up at the curb if you book ahead.

Give yourself about an hour before the walk starts. Check your walk's page for the exact start time.

The event still happens. Bring tarps or move things into your garage. Yard sales are rain-or-shine.

Yes. One person signs up and pays the registration fee as the official host. Your neighbour can share the table and sell their own things; only one pin shows on the map.

Possibly, but you need permission from your strata council to use any common space (lobby, courtyard, parkade, garden). Without that approval you can't participate.

No. Sales have to happen on your private property: front yard, driveway, garage, or back lane. Selling on the sidewalk or street is against City of Vancouver bylaws.