Find sales near you: map, search, and calendar
# Find Sales Near You: Map, Search, and Calendar
Looking for a yard sale, auction, or consignment haul this weekend? FindA.Sale shows you everything happening within your radius — then filters by what you actually want. There are three ways to find sales: the map, the search bar, and the calendar.
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Three ways to find sales
1. The map
Tap the map pin icon on the homepage. You'll see colored pins scattered across your area — each one is an active or upcoming sale.
Drag the map to pan. Pinch to zoom in on a neighborhood. Tap any pin to see the sale name, type, address, and opening date. Tap again to open the full listing.
2. The search bar
Type a city name, zip code, or neighborhood. Results appear instantly — sales sorted by distance from that location.
Use this when you're searching a specific area instead of "near me." Good for road trips or checking what's happening in a town you're visiting.
3. The calendar view
Tap "Calendar" at the top of the search screen. You'll see a week grid. Days with sales show a colored dot.
Tap a day to see all sales starting on that date. Useful for planning a Saturday route before the weekend gets here.
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Filters
Once you're looking at the map or list, tap "Filter" to narrow things down:
- **Sale type** — Yard sale, estate sale, auction, flea market, consignment, or any combination.
- **Date range** — Only show sales that start (or are still running) within a date window.
- **Distance** — Set a radius in miles from your current location.
Filters stay set until you clear them. If the list looks empty, check your filters first.
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Saved searches and alerts
Type a search you run often — like "Grand Rapids yard sales" — then tap the bell icon. The app will notify you when a new sale matches that search and gets posted.
You can manage your saved searches in your profile under Settings > Saved Searches. Delete or pause any alert at any time.
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"Active now" vs. "Upcoming"
Sales can show up before they start. That's intentional — organizers post early so you can plan ahead.
**Active now** means the sale is open today. Show up and shop.
**Upcoming** means the sale has been posted but hasn't started yet. You can browse its item listings, save it to your wishlist, and set a reminder. You can't buy or hold anything until it goes active.
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Common questions
**Q: How far away does "near me" search?** The default is 25 miles. Change it any time by tapping Filter and adjusting the distance slider.
**Q: I'm traveling. Can I search a different location?** Tap the location icon at the top and type a city or zip code. The map recenters on that spot.
**Q: Why does the map show a sale that isn't open yet?** Organizers post in advance. If it says Upcoming, it hasn't started. Tap into it to see the start date.
**Q: Can I filter by price range on the map?** Not on the map itself. Open a sale's detail page and use the item filter there to search by price.
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