{"id":3840,"date":"2013-07-30T22:26:58","date_gmt":"2013-07-31T05:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=3840"},"modified":"2013-07-30T22:26:58","modified_gmt":"2013-07-31T05:26:58","slug":"stapleton-garage-sale-boasts-worlds-sixth-largest-gdp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stapletonion.com\/?p=3840","title":{"rendered":"Stapleton Garage Sale Boasts World\u2019s Sixth Largest GDP"},"content":{"rendered":"

\t\t\t\t\"\"<\/a>The Stapleton garage sale<\/a> has become bigger every year. It is becoming more organized, with more items, and consumers are flocking to it from all over the world. This year, over 7,000 Stapleton homes sold items ranging from SUV\u2019s to match box cars. \u201cIt was another great event,\u201d said consumer Marie Wilson. \u201cWe spent about $700, but we probably saved about $2500 on items that we needed to get.\u201d\n\nThe Stapleton garage sale is known for its perfect blend of Mexican prices and American consumerism. \u201cYou can get so many great used things,\u201d said resident shopper Angie Schall. \u201cAnd you know that the items were taken care of because they were owned by other great Stapleton residents.\u201d This year, just over 2.5 trillion dollars exchanged hands, putting the Stapleton garage sale GDP just ahead of Brazil for the sixth largest in the world. Event organizers believe it can get even bigger and better. \u201cWe think there is a really good chance we can pass France next year,\u201d said organizer Don Zarifis. \u201cThey have a faltering economy, and with Stapleton\u2019s continued growth and increased event traffic, we should get there.\u201d\nThere is some concern that the IRS is starting to take notice of the huge amounts of money exchanging hands during the two day sale. \u201cTechnically, that money should be counted as extra income,\u201d said University of Colorado tax professor Brian McAllister. \u201cAlthough the Stapleton GDP makes it appear as if it is its own country, it is not, so it is still bound by the same federal tax laws of every other state. When you look at the numbers, the United States appears to be missing out on about half a trillion dollars. The country could really use that money.\u201d\nOrganizers say that what the IRS<\/a> does will not affect the annual event. \u201cWhat the IRS and individuals decide in regards to taxing will have no change how we are doing things,\u201d says Zarifis. \u201cOur goal is to encourage as many residents to sell as many great items at low prices as they can. It is that simple.\u201d No matter what changes are made to the community-wide garage sale, it is unlikely that its 250,000 annual shoppers will stop attending. \u201cThere is no other place you can get deals like this,\u201d said Wilson. \u201cWe plan our summer vacations around it.\u201d\n]]>\t\t<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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