Cascade Liquidators launched in Sisters

People looking to clean out their garage and get a little cash for those skis, bikes, tools and a variety of other items now have a place to do just that.

Bruce and Sharie Peasley have opened Cascade Liquidators at the site of the former Curves building, at 377 W. Sisters Park Dr. and are available to buy and sell items.

"It's exciting. People were stopping by before we were officially open," said Sharie Peasley on a recent afternoon while selling an antique chair to a customer who came with her husband who was looking at ski equipment.

The shop is being filled with band instruments, utility lights, tools, DVDs, video games and sports equipment. Sharie Peasley said she purchased new Nike socks, cleats for youth and adults and some baseball helmets from a store that was closing in Redmond. Other items have come from garage sales, but most have been brought in from Sisters residents.

Sharie said that, on the advice of customers, they have acquired a few vintage hats and small kitchen appliances, and they hope to add vintage jewelry and other bits and pieces for women.

According to state law, items brought in to be sold must be checked against a database of stolen goods and cannot be put out for 10 days, Bruce Peasley said. But that isn't deterring people from coming in.

"People just want to sell their stuff," he said.

A customer agreed that the store fills a need in the community.

The Peasleys hope to create a friendly atmosphere for customers and will have coffee brewing during their store hours of Monday through Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sharie says people can bring in a coffee mug and they'll have a place on the wall to keep the mugs. Patrons can have a cup of coffee and chat, and may just see something to take home.

In addition to buying and selling used goods, Bruce said he is an official Tippman paintball dealer and paintball enthusiasts will be able to buy and place orders for supplies. He's also a licensed pawn broker and able to offer loans. As a pawn broker, he is regulated by the state and all fees and interest rates are set by the government.