Hello Everyone! I first want to thank those who came by today at the “DEALZ” yard sale. I had great conversation with many of you and look forward to our next interaction.
Well today things were cut short, so I like to get something off my heart. Today while holding my “DEALZ YARD SALE” it was brought to my attention that I have offended some of you, especially in the Sullivan area. Now that I have been offering products to families like myself (Not Wealthy – Just Making Ends) at affordable prices on items that in most cases are unreachable money-wise, the city “RULES” continue to change. Don’t worry, I’m good with following “LAWS OF THE LAND.” I can reason from cause to effect, but I never thought a “simple” website and interactions with others would manifest this type of behavior and effect.
Here is where things are a little confusing to me. I have had several yard sales since the end of May 2021, and I have had several contact conversations with elected officials, and in most cases I am only offered-up different scenarios as to how the city operates.
I can never understand why not “SIT-DOWN” with me in a professional manner and just inform me as to what is required in the Sullivan community (Mask of Course). Apparently, counting the days that I have held my yard sale is a “BIG” deal in Sullivan. Today, August 12th, 2021, I was informed by a “City Official” that I have “Used Up My Yard Sale Days.” I was also handed paperwork to confirm how the city stand on this matter. I would have been more able to understand things if these ever changing rules had any concrete to them, but the rules continue to shift as a “crumbling mountain” as I am not being well informed.
From my signs being stolen, to my signs being on the “WRONG SIDE” of the street, and now, I have used up all my “QUALIFIED” yard sale days in the City of Sullivan. Something just seems a little off, at least to me. Now, I believe the “city enforcer” is just doing his job as he seems to be a very genuine person to me. He’s been pretty much “Professional” as we have spoken on several occasions and he been good about sharing what knowledge he has of the “city” ordinances. But again, the ordinance must be changing like “quick-sand” because now, I felt he could have informed me of “this rule” two months or so back. This rule may be NEW TO HIM. I GUESS?
The reason I placed the website out front and online is to inform, to share, and to show other women and men means of sufficing the needs of their family. I’m am pleased to know that some of you spent your time on the website “COUNTING” the days, as I posted my yard sale dates in front of you. It informs me that “I AM DOING SOMETHING RIGHT” as I have been informed by the city that I have “Used Up All My Yard Sale Days” in Sullivan, MO. Well, look at the bright side for those who like to count yard sale days. You don’t have to spend your precious days or nights counting anymore as my “Yard Sale Days ARE USED UP.” Just so you are informed “I HAVE USED UP ALL MY YARD SALE DAYS “AT MY ADDRESS” IN SULLIVAN, MO.
Someone asked a question of me “Do you know who called into the city officials office on you?” I stated “I don’t know.” Simply because I don’t care. Some people suggested that one or maybe several of my “associates/friends.” If that were the case, I still would not care because I know everyone, and I mean everyone, is hurting in some way, some form or fashion. If that person or people made that call or calls were my “associates/friends” then, they are “still” my “associates/friends despite making these calls to city officials. I know everyone is hurting. Don’t fear a thing, I can’t get rich off this, but I can make some families feel a little bit “happier” in that moment. CAN YOU DO THAT?
But let me share with you what type of person I am, “JUST SO YOU KNOW.” I know what it is to be “HOMELESS AND LIVING ON THE STREETS, OR SLEEPING IN A CAR.” I can say this, because I’ve been there too.
THAT’S WHAT THIS BUSINESS IS ABOUT! Sharing with those who are less fortunate like myself. We are considered “low hanging fruit.” My life’s goal has always been about helping others, not just neighborhood families, but anyone who seeks help from me. Just today a young lady purchased several items and shared with me that she ran a local daycare center here in Sullivan. I pointed a question to her. “Do you have children who come to your daycare who might need shoes? she stated “Yes.” I then gave her a bucket of beautiful kids sandals as that is where my heart was in that moment.
I love to see the “Joy” that people share with me when they purchase an item and say “thats cheap” or “what,” That’s what makes me feel good as I know for a fact that everyday, someone in my community and around the world, is living in some type of pain. If having a tangible item that they otherwise could NOT afford, makes a person smile, then I have done my job in that particular point in time.
Please don’t let this website “effect” the outcome of your thought process as it is merely a tool for you to learn. In my house my husband has a statement he gives to our boys when they go out with friends, he tells them “Don’t Get Caught Up In What Another Fool Thought Up.” Avoid ignorance if you can.
This afternoon, I received a “REFRESHING” call from a young lady who also represents the city officials. She will meet with me next week to guide me through this obstacle course, as it is difficult to find crystal clear answers in this rough terrain as to what guidelines I need to follow in order to maintain legal visibility. Whatever the outcome, I will adhere to that decision.
Things I would like to know:
- Is A License Required To Function As A “Yard Sale” in selling gently used item on property, and is it required for an Online Virtual Store in which no one comes to my place. In other words how many people pay taxes on “YARD SALE” items and, when in Sullivan, MO was it made public that people who sell used items at their yard sales are required to charge taxes on their used items?
- Why should I have to charge people sales taxes when I will be filing a 1099 on my DBA business and then I will ultimately pay their taxes through “USE TAX” law based on IRS site. I’ll pay taxes based on what I can show I’ve earned. So, why charge other good people taxes when I am going to pay those taxes for them anyway?
- When did the law come into play that denies people rights to post a sign on the side of the street that contains the “railroad” track? That track also contain benches, and sidewalk where people walk, jog, and sit. What’s wrong with placing a sign there. It was not obstructing anything. I JUST WANT TO SEE WHEN ALL THESE RULES WERE IMPLEMENTED – MAYBE THEY WERE JUST DIRECTED TO ME, AFTERALL SOMEONE ON “ELMONT” STREET I’VE BEEN TOLD, HAVE BEEN CONDUCTING SALES IN THIS MANNER FOR A GOOD LENGTH OF TIME. DID SOMEONE FORGET TO PASS THESE REGULATIONS ONTO OTHERS WITHIN THE “CITY LIMITS.” (2 QUALIFIED DAYS) ALL YOU GET.
- Why wasn’t it shared with me at the very beginning (Back in May 2021) that there was a “LAW” in place prohibiting me from functioning more than (2 DAYS PER YEAR) when everyone knows yard sales are held in the “summer-time“, which limits the time and conditions in which a person can exchange gently used items. So, why would you need “QUALIFIED DAYS” when the “SEASONS” already predicts “QUALIFIED DAYS” for people who look forward to yard/garage sales?
Share with me your thoughts.
Please Be Safe Everyone!
I WILL BE HOLDING A YARD SALE THIS WEEKEND – DETAILS COMING
Anita Williams, Owner
householddealz.com