Some are held by individuals or groups of individuals and some are held by churches and other organizations. Bazaars are used by church and civic organizations to raise money to support special projects. Generally bazaars offer handicrafts or decorative items for sale and are open to the public. Coupons are available in magazines, newspapers and mailed ads. These may be used to offset part of the price of a specific product when purchased.
Auctions are events where people competitively bid on items for sale.
For example, the Department of Public Safety auctions abandoned bicycles. Dates are announced in newspapers. If you've never been to an auction, take an experienced friend the first time. The MSU Give or Take Center is located in the basement of 802 Cherry Lane, telephone 353-6778.