While flea markets, garage sales and classified ads are on the rise like never before, here is another way to sell your used objects attracts more and more amateurs: the vacuum. Organized directly at their home by individuals, this kind of event is perfectly legal, provided that the regulations are followed to the letter.
If the empty-houseOr unpacking saleput in place in his garage, his garden or on the sidewalk in front at home, is a classic in other countries, like the United States, it is still not very widespread in France. Often launched before a move or during a succession, it allows the sale of second-hand objects without worrying about the logistical and time constraints of a traditional garage sale. How often ? How long? What are the requests to make in town hall? How to organize to launch your vacuum-home ? We take stock.
What for the conditions, what does the legislation on vacuum vacuum say?
Whether you are organizing a vacuum (furniture, trinkets), a vacuum vacation (DIY, gardening tools) or a vacuum video (clothing, accessories) at home, the regulations are clear:
- no new objects,
- limited to twice a year per household
- of a maximum of two months by demonstration.
What authorization to organize a vacuum?
A request for the town hall, at least 15 days before unpacking, is compulsory. To be sent in registered letter, this declaration must contain the CERFA form n ° 13939*01, specifying the nature of the goods and the contact details of the sale, as well as a copy of the identity document of the individual who plans the empty-house.
If you wish to unpack on the sidewalk in front of your home, note that the declaration must this time be sent to the town hall at least three months before and be followed by a request for “temporary occupation authorization of the public domain”. If it is accepted, then you can arrange up to 300 m2 stalls.
In the same way as professionals, individuals must have in their possession “sellers register“. The latter must be given to the town hall no later than eight days after the end of unpacking, accompanied by a certificate on honor ensuring non-participation to more than two events of the same nature per year.
Regarding financial transactions, no threshold to respect! Payment in cash between individuals is indeed not limited but a writing can be useful, even essential beyond 1,500 euros. Remember to prepare a box upstream with money to facilitate exchanges with your customers.
What are the steps to organize your vacuum?
Succeed Home garage sale requires a minimum of anticipation.
- First step: warn his neighbors. Noises and crowds can indeed cause disturbance for several hours, or even several days. It would still be a shame to be accused of neighborhood disorders …
- Once the latter have been made, it is essential to Communicate the information concerning your vacuum vacuum to the greatest number. Flyers and posters distributed in your municipality, creation of a page on social networks or recording your event on specialized sites (Brocabrac, Mybrocante, Empty-Maisons.org…) contribute to the success of this day.
- Estimating your objects is also an essential step. Ask yourself this simple question at the time of priced : how much euros would I be ready to put to acquire this product? If you have any doubts about certain old and rare pieces, do not hesitate to Call on a auctioneer. Their appreciation sometimes reserves pretty surprises!
- The quality of the goods you offer for sale is also important. Favor what is in good conditionclassify the products by universe, Labe them And above all take care of the layout. It is well known, to provoke sales, nothing like an attractive stall!
