A second-hand snow gear, winter clothing and accessories sale taking place tomorrow (Saturday April 27) will have lots of great finds for bargain hunters. 

The Castaways clothing sale takes place twice a year, with one event in spring and another in autumn, bringing together shoppers and people with pre-loved items to pass on to a new home.

Event organiser Rachel Peden said there are about 30 sellers signed up for Saturday’s event and she is expecting a mix of snow gear (snow pants, goggles and the like, rather than skis or snowboards) and warm winter clothing. 

Sellers for this event have told Rachel they had a lot of kids’ stuff to sell too so it will appeal to families, she said.

The event is “a good way to stock up on winter clothing without spending too much money”, she said.

Rachel has been organising the Castaway events for the last five or so years. 

“It just kind of sparked because people have a lot of extra clothing but don’t want to deal with putting it up on Facebook Marketplace and TradeMe,” she said.

The sustainability aspect of the events is also a motivating factor.

“We are a promoter of ‘if it ain't broke, don't biff it’,” she said. 

“Selling on fashion and snow gear you no longer use promotes the reuse and recycling ethos.”

The Castaways recycled clothing sale will take place on Saturday April 28 at Paetara Aspiring Central between 10am and 1pm.

Visitors can bring cash or make payments by bank transfer. 

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