Garage sale participation in the context of play

Abstract

Since a review of the relevant literature revealed a lack of research on the 'ludic' nature of garage sale participation, the current study was undertaken to investigate New Zealand garage sales in the context of play. Eight in-depth interviews were carried out with participants whose interest in attending sales ranged from twenty to five years. Findings highlighted the play potential in garage sale participation and suggested reasons for its prominence as a cultural phenomenon. It is hoped that this study will inspire further research on the topic in leisure studies and other areas of social science.